(Reuters) – Shares of Novavax Inc fell 16% after a report from Politico said the company faces significant hurdles in proving it can manufacture its experimental COVID-19 vaccine that meets regulators’ quality standards, resulting in production delays. The methods Novavax used to test the efficacy of its vaccine have fallen short of U.S. regulators’ standards, according to the Politico report, […]
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Currently, immunotherapy is revolutionizing tumor therapy. However, most patients can’t benefit from available immunotherapy strategies due to limited efficacy and safety, especially those with solid tumors. Natural killer cells (NK cells) are cytotoxic innate immune cells that play an important role in immune surveillance against tumors. However, the underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood. Dr. Tian Zhigang’s group from the […]
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New research shows that behavior frequently associated with ADHD, such as inattentiveness, can contribute to lower earnings over time. The success of entrepreneurs with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) such as Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad reflects the positive link between the behavioral condition and entrepreneurialism. But while the impulsive and hyperactive behavior often associated with […]
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BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing the total to five in the last 10 days, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. Health officials have said the latest flare-up of the virus appeared to be linked to the massive 2018-20 outbreak, which killed more […]
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Penny Lancaster went to see a GP to help with the menopause We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Menopause normally occurs between the ages of 45 […]
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A new low-cost ventilator design invented during COVID-19 could address the global shortage of ventilators for other respiratory diseases. The ventilators, which are required by patients in intensive care units (ICU) who are seriously ill with respiratory diseases like COVID-19, flu, and tuberculosis, are both simpler and cheaper to make than currently available ventilators. Now, the creators of the designs […]
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Today, NRG Oncology activated the highly anticipated colorectal cancer prevention trial, FORTE, NRG-CC005. FORTE (Five or Ten Year Colonoscopy for 1-2 Non-Advanced Adenomatous Polyps) is a large, randomized trial of surveillance colonoscopy for participants with a first-time diagnosis of 1 or 2 small benign polyps, called adenomas. Participants in the study will be assigned to having their next colonoscopy exam […]
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Soon after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccinations became public, menstruating women reported unexpected menstrual bleeding experiences post-vaccination. Menstrual changes were not monitored during vaccine trials, and it was difficult to understand whether this observation was coincidental or potentially a side effect. Study: Characterizing menstrual bleeding changes occurring after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. Image Credit: La corneja artesana/ Shutterstock Experts […]
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Gogglebox: Adrian Dunbar interrupts Vicky McClure by sneezing We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Sneezing is the result of a series of body reflexes that trigger […]
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Approximately 10% of new coronary heart disease cases occurring within a decade of middle age could be avoided by preventing iron deficiency, suggests a study published today in ESC Heart Failure, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “This was an observational study and we cannot conclude that iron deficiency causes heart disease,” said study author Dr. Benedikt […]
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