Immunization to prevent RSV in infants reduced ICU admissions by 97 percent
Immunization with nirsevimab, a long-acting antibody, protected infants against RSV and sharply reduced hospitalizations and ICU admissions. …
Psilocybin prevents chemotherapy-related nerve injury and associated symptoms in preclinical models
A preclinical study found that administering psilocybin before chemotherapy prevented nerve damage, suggesting it could help avert chemotherapy-related pain, numbness and other neuropathy symptoms. …
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer
Researchers found that blocking the inflammation-related enzyme caspase-1 with a small-molecule drug reduced lung tumor development in mice, suggesting a possible strategy to prevent some lung cancers. …
Pre-cancerous link uncovered between air pollution exposure and lung cancer risk
A recent study identified measurable molecular changes in blood linked to air pollution exposure that appear years before lung cancer diagnosis, offering potential insights for future cancer research, detection, and prevention. …
Boosting potassium intake: A new strategy for controlling hypertension
A new report suggests that effectively managing hypertension requires a combined strategy of increasing potassium intake while reducing sodium, prompting a shift in public health recommendations. …
Gut microbiome composition can predict type 2 diabetes risk years before it develops
Changes in the gut microbiome and metabolism can predict type 2 diabetes risk years before its onset, enabling early detection. …
New treatment aims to prevent meningitis in newborns without antibiotics
Combining vaccination with phage steering represents a promising approach for further exploration in eliminating infectious reservoirs, particularly in newborn meningitis. …
The cost of delaying childhood hepatitis B vaccination
Delaying hepatitis B vaccination after birth increases infections among newborns and decreases their survival rates and quality of life. …
Low-dose triple-combination blood pressure pill cuts recurrent stroke risk by 40 percent
A randomized controlled trial showed that a single pill combining three low-dose blood pressure medicines after intracerebral hemorrhage significantly reduced the risk of another stroke. …
Prenatal exposure to certain medications linked to increased autism risk
A landmark study identifies a significant association between prenatal prescription of sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder. …
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