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2025-04-29

COVID vaccine and pregnancy: a successful bet?

Public Health and Social Medicine

#Pregnancy #COVID-19 #Vaccination #VaccineSafety #SARS    


Pregnant women are at increased risk of severe complications when infected with SARS-CoV-2. Infection can lead to adverse outcomes such as preterm birth, the need for intensive care hospitalization, and in the most severe cases, maternal or neonatal death. This vulnerability is due to immunological and p...

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2025-04-29

Pregnancy under surveillance: infections—who really protects?

Public Health and Social Medicine

#Infection #Pregnancy #Immunization #Immunity #Vaccination  


Pregnancy is a critical period when it comes to infectious risks, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Maternal infections are responsible for high rates of maternal and neonatal morbidity, including miscarriages, prematurity, low birth weight, and even infant death. Despite global prioritiz...

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#Malaria #Vaccination #GA2 #AttenuatedParasites  


Despite decades of efforts, preventive campaigns, mass distribution of bed nets, and antimalarial treatments, malaria continues to claim more than 600,000 lives each year. Children under five years old represent the majority of these deaths, particularly in high-transmission areas of sub-Saharan Africa. This situation under...

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2025-04-28

ACT to the rescue!

Public Health and Social Medicine

#PostpartumMalaria #MalariaPrevention #MaternalRisk #Artemisinin #InnovativeStrategy #PublicHealth #EndemicAreas    


In regions with high malaria prevalence, pregnant women are a high-risk group. Multiple targeted measures, such as intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy and prompt management of symptomatic episodes, can be implemented. However, after...

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2025-04-24

Vaccine vs. SMC: rivals or partners?

Infectiology

#MalariaVaccine #R21MatrixM #Malaria #Vaccination #SMC #InsecticideTreatedNets #Immunization #VaccineAcceptability  


Despite decades of efforts, malaria remains a major health threat to populations in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2022, the World Health Organization estimated 233 million cases on the continent, resulting in 580,000 deaths. Far from receding, the disease is show...

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2025-04-24

A race against time for a vaccine?

Infectiology

#PfSPZ #Vaccination #Malaria #Immunogenicity  


In 2023, malaria affected more than 263 million people worldwide and caused nearly 600,000 deaths, according to the WHO. These alarming numbers have remained almost unchanged over the past decade, illustrating the stagnation of global efforts to eliminate this parasitic disease, despite massive investments. While the developme...

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2025-04-17

Birch allergy: could one shot change everything?

Allergology and Immunology

#AllergicRhinoconjunctivitis #IgG4 #Allergoid #BirchPollen #Immunotherapy  


Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC) induced by birch pollen is one of the most common forms of seasonal allergic disease in Europe. It affects up to 40% of the population, with a high concentration of cases in temperate regions where birch trees are prevalent. This condition presents with a combin...

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2025-04-16

Allergies: could the gut hold the key?

Allergology and Immunology

#SeasonalAllergicRhinitis #Probiotics #Prebiotics #GutMicrobiota  


Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the upper airways, driven by an inappropriate immune response to environmental allergens such as pollen. It is characterized by classic symptoms — sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and itching — that significantly impair qualit...

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#ParkinsonsDisease #Osteoporosis #FractureRisk #FRAX #Prevention  


In patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), the risk of fracture is significantly higher than in the general population, particularly among the elderly. This heightened vulnerability stems from a combination of motor and metabolic factors. Frequent falls—linked to bradykinesia and postural instability—occ...

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2025-04-08

Can VR tip the balance?

Neurology

#Parkinsons #VR #Rehabilitation #Balance #Exergaming    


In patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), balance disorders are among the most disabling symptoms. Linked to impaired postural control, coordination, and fine motor skills, they significantly increase the risk of falls, leading to injury, loss of independence, and a marked decline in quality of life. Thes...

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2025-04-07

MoCA boosted, brain relieved!

Neurology

#Parkinson #Cognition #Inflammation #IL6 #Entacapone #MoCA  


Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder primarily characterized by motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. However, in moderate to advanced stages, non-motor symptoms—particularly cognitive impairments—become increasingly common, affecting memory, attention, exec...

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#Autism #StemCells #WJMSC #Neuroinflammation #InnovativeTherapies    


Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are characterized by impairments in communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. Recent research highlights a central role of neuroinflammation and immune dysregulation in their development. Despite current educational and pharmacological approach...

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#ASD #HDtDCS #Neuromodulation #SensorySensitivity #SocialCognition  


Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive or restricted behaviors. Many autistic children also experience sensory processing abnormalities, including hypersensitivity (strong reactions t...

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2025-04-02

Boosting the social brain?

Neurology

#AutismWithoutIntellectualDisability #TMS #SocialCognition #iTBS #Neuroimaging  


Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are primarily characterized by persistent difficulties in social interaction, communication, and understanding others' intentions. In adults, these social challenges are often pronounced and impact interpersonal relationships, professional life, and overall qu...

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#Autism #Mitochondria #Supplementation #CognitiveFunction #CellularEnergy


Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex neurodevelopmental conditions, characterized by persistent difficulties in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests. Their prevalence is steadily increasing—currently affecting 1 in 36 children, with a marked predominance in boys.

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