Genomic rearrangements in monkeypox virus could be a sign of adaption to the human host
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers explored genomic rearrangements in monkeypox (MPX) virus (MPXV) genomes and investigated whether such rearrangements represented viral adaption to humans (host). Study: Possible adaption of the 2022 Monkeypox virus to…
Read MoreNew warning about the risks of combining ibuprofen and codeine
The European Medicines Agencies (EMA) recommended European countries include new warnings on labels and in package inserts of analgesics, or pain killers, that combine codeine and ibuprofen. This recommendation was agreed at the last meeting of the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment…
Read MoreNew method helps gain fundamental insights into ribosome function
Inside tiny cellular machines called ribosomes, chains of genetic material called messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are matched with the corresponding transfer RNAs (tRNAs) to create sequences of amino acids that exit the ribosome as proteins. Unfinished proteins are called nascent chainsm…
Read MoreCancer therapy shows potential to treat severe COVID-19 in pre-clinical trials
An article published in Science Advances suggests that a type of cancer treatment known as immune checkpoint blockade may be beneficial in certain cases of severe COVID-19. The creators of this therapy, which can successfully activate the immune system to…
Read MoreFirst guidance to optimize the use of PROMs for young people with inflammatory arthritis
PROMs aim to collect information on how a disease impacts key areas of a person's life, such as their quality of life, ability to do everyday activities, and their social or sexual health. This information is useful in addition to…
Read MoreThese Real Sex Stories from Reddit Will Make You Cringe
While it’s true that sex can absolutely get better with age, we never entirely outgrow those deeply awkward, uncomfortable and bumbling moments in intimacy just because we’ve gained a bit more experience. Add the complications of keeping your sex life…
Read MorePsychological First Aid training could help improve care workers wellbeing
A new study has shown that Psychological First Aid, training originally created for people to support others, can help healthcare workers in care homes improve their own mental wellbeing. First developed by the World Health Organisation, Psychological First Aid (PFA)…
Read MorePeriods and pregnancy still taboo in womens football, research finds
Sport and exercise experts are calling for better education around periods and pregnancy in women’s football. New research carried out at women’s football clubs across six European countries shows that education around the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception and pregnancy is…
Read MoreDapagliflozin is not only clinically effective, but also cost-effective in patients with chronic kidney disease
The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) to both health care systems and patients is considerable. Dapagliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor, has been shown to be an efficacious treatment for CKD in the Dapagliflozin And Prevention of Adverse outcomes in…
Read MoreThe serial interval and incubation period for symptom and rash onset for monkeypox virus infection during the current US outbreak
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers estimated the serial interval and incubation period of monkeypox virus (MPXV) infections for the 2022 disease outbreak in the United States (US). Study: Serial interval and incubation period estimates of…
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