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Like a stern bodyguard for the central nervous sytem, the blood-brain barrier keeps out anything that could lead to disease and dangerous inflammation–at least when all is functioning normally. That may not be the case in people with schizophrenia and other mental disorders, suggest new findings from a team led by researchers from the School […]
An estimated 10% to 30% of people who get Covid-19 suffer from lingering symptoms of the disease, or what’s known as “long Covid.” Judy Dodd, who lives in New York City, is one of them. She spent nearly a year plagued by headaches, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and problems with her sense of smell, […]
Thought LeadersProfessor FrankelProfessor of Molecular PathogenesisMRC Centre for Bacteriology and Infection Professor Frankel from Imperial College London speaks to News-Medical about his latest research that investigated whether AI could be used to predict infection outcomes. What inspired your research into infections? I got interested in infectious biology very early during my studies; it is very […]
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The major clinical manifestations of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection include fever, dry cough, fatigue, and other respiratory symptoms. Recent studies show that over 60% of infected people are asymptomatic carriers who do not even realize they are infected. About 25% of the infected individuals have very mild symptoms and do not […]
Variants of nine genes increase the risk of developing Addison's disease, a rare disease in which the immune system attacks the adrenal glands. That is according to the largest genetic study to date on patients with Addison's disease. The findings help increase knowledge about what causes the disease. The study was conducted by researchers at […]
We've all felt stressed at some point, whether in our personal or professional lives or in response to exceptional circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic. But until now there has been no way to quantify stress levels in an objective manner. That could soon change thanks to a small wearable sensor developed by engineers at EPFL's […]
Lupus erythematosus (LE) is a collection of autoimmune diseases that is a result of immune system hyperactivity and consequent destruction of normal, healthy tissues. LE has a wide spectrum of effects on the body and targets various organ systems such as the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys and joints. The condition is fairly difficult to diagnose, […]
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. ZIAGEN ORAL SOLUTION abacavir (as sulfate) Consumer Medicine Information PATIENTS TAKING ZIAGEN, WHICH CONTAINS ABACAVIR, MAY DEVELOP A HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTION (SERIOUS ALLERGIC REACTION) WHICH CAN BE LIFE-THREATENING IF TREATMENT WITH ZIAGEN IS CONTINUED. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY FOR ADVICE ON WHETHER YOU […]
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. CAELYX® pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about CAELYX.It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All […]