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18-Oct-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Anaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those who encounter it.

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18-Oct-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Study Shows Rates of Sensitization in Chicago to Outdoor Allergens Increased Post-COVID
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

People have heard for years that climate change is having a significant impact on plant vegetation patterns and influencing how pollen and mold produce. A new study being presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston showed that, in Chicago, there has been a significant increase in sensitization to pollens and molds in patients with nasal allergies.

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18-Oct-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Vaccine Refusal Lower in Minorities in New Study
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Throughout the Covid pandemic, media widely reported that Black patients were more likely than White patients to refuse vaccines, including the influenza and Covid vaccines. A new study being presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston showed that self-identified non-White patients were less likely to demonstrate vaccine-hesitancy than the self-identified White patient group.

Newswise: Exploring Reasons for Higher Breast Cancer Risk Among Caribbean Women
Released: 24-Oct-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Exploring Reasons for Higher Breast Cancer Risk Among Caribbean Women
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Breast cancer takes a major toll on Caribbean women. They are often diagnosed at a younger age than women in the U.S., and have one of the highest mortality rates worldwide. A new study in JAMA Network Open suggests that these higher rates may be linked to shifting patterns in reproductive health.

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22-Oct-2024 11:25 AM EDT
New AI Tool Predicts Protein-Protein Interaction Mutations in Hundreds of Diseases
Cleveland Clinic

Scientists from Cleveland Clinic and Cornell University have designed a publicly-available software and web database to break down barriers to identifying key protein-protein interactions to treat with medication.

Newswise: Blooming Revelations: The Complete Carnation Genome Assembled
Released: 23-Oct-2024 9:35 PM EDT
Blooming Revelations: The Complete Carnation Genome Assembled
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Carnations, prized for their diverse colors and long vase life, have had their genomes completely sequenced, marking a significant advancement in floral biology. This study offers detailed insights into the genetic underpinnings of this popular flower, crucial for guiding breeding programs aimed at enhancing its aesthetic and practical qualities. The comprehensive genome map provides a foundation for exploring the complex interplay between gene expression and the carnation's rich phenotypic variation.

Newswise: Boosting Kiwifruit's Immunity: Transcription Factors Prove Crucial in Disease Resistance
Released: 23-Oct-2024 9:10 PM EDT
Boosting Kiwifruit's Immunity: Transcription Factors Prove Crucial in Disease Resistance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers have made a key discovery in agricultural science, identifying transcription factors AcREM14 and AcC3H1 that significantly boost kiwifruit’s resistance to Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, the bacterium behind the devastating bacterial canker.

Released: 23-Oct-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Critical Steps and More Research Needed to Support Physicians’ Mental Health, Experts Say
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A review of what's known about the crisis in physician well-being, and what can be done to address it, also suggests a need for action by health systems, and more research.

Released: 23-Oct-2024 4:50 PM EDT
Pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic utilizam terapia com feixe de prótons para tratar distúrbio do ritmo cardíaco
Mayo Clinic

A radioterapia é um tratamento comum para o câncer, mas ela poderia também ajudar a tratar ritmos cardíacos nocivos? A Mayo Clinic concluiu recentemente o primeiro ensaio clínico em humanos utilizando a terapia com feixe de prótons, um tipo de radiação para tratar pacientes com arritmias potencialmente fatais. Os pesquisadores afirmam que os resultados iniciais são encorajadores.


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