A class of antibiotic molecules called pleicomacrolides inhibit the Nef protein, which HIV uses to evade the body’s immune system.
Safeguarding of key DNA sensor in innate immune system
New research reveals in detail how the nucleosomes inside our cells block cGAS from unintentionally triggering the body’s innate immune…
Researchers publish striking images of SARS-CoV-2 infected cells
The UNC School of Medicine lab of Camille Ehre, PhD, generated high-powered microscopic images showing startlingly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads…
Hepatic Portal Venous Gas in a Man on Maintenance Hemodialysis
A 66-year-old man who had been on maintenance hemodialysis for 8 consecutive years in our department presented with a 12-hour…
Confidentiality in medical practice
A patient’s personal information can only be disclosed to those involved in his/her care if consent to such disclosure is…
Seven in 10 Americans willing to get COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds
Almost seven in 10 Americans would be interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available, according to a…
Systematic approach crucial for person-centred care
Systematic efforts and a clear structure are decisive factors in the transition to person-centred health care. A new study reflects…
Fatter legs linked to reduced risk of high blood pressure
Adults with a higher percentage of fat tissue in their legs were less likely than those with a lower percentage…
Gut microbiome data may be helpful in routine screening of cardiovascular disease
Previous studies have found the human gut microbiome, bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This…
Research on the impact of ACE-i and ARBs for patients with COVID-19 continues to evolve
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, in COVID-19 patients with a history of hypertension appears to be a risk factor for…