We have concerns about the integrity of publications from the Yamaguchi Osteoporosis Prevention Study (YOPS) in The American Journal of…
Estimating the contribution of different age strata to vaccine serotype pneumococcal transmission in the pre vaccine era: a modelling study
Herd protection through interruption of transmission has contributed greatly to the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) and may enable…
After Outbreak on Carrier Roosevelt, Many Have Antibodies
A C.D.C. study found that some sailors showed protection against the coronavirus three months after the onset of symptoms.
Living near oil and gas wells may increase preterm birth risk
New research shows living near oil and gas development in California is a risk factor for preterm birth, the leading…
Bone Drugs May Have Added Benefit: Lower Pneumonia Risk
Bisphosphonates such as Fosamax and Actonel, taken for osteoporosis, were associated with a reduced risk of pneumonia.
Cannabis temporarily relieves PTSD symptoms, study suggests
People suffering from post-traumatic distress disorder report that cannabis reduces the severity of their symptoms by more than half, at…
Undersized airways may explain why nonsmokers get COPD
A mismatch between airway and lung size may explain why some nonsmokers get COPD and some heavy smokers do not,…
First all-human mouse model of inherited prion disease
Human prion diseases include Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker disease (GSS). A new study reports a significant advance in the…
Unexpected uncertainty can breed paranoia
In times of unexpected uncertainty, such as the sudden appearance of a global pandemic, people may be more prone to…
Computer modelling predicts where vaccines are needed most
Researchers have developed a model that can estimate regional disease burden and the impact of vaccination, even in the absence…