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Billions of doses later, global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe
A sweeping global review research has found that mRNA vaccines are safe and highly effective at preventing infectious diseases, such as COVID-19. These vaccines also have potential applications for a range of other diseases, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), cancer, and autoimmune disorders.
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Emerging treatment options offer hope to children affected by migraine
Headache disorders, such as migraine, can drastically disrupt daily life. Still, they are underestimated, underrecognized, and undertreated. Migraine is among the top three causes of disability in individuals aged 10 to 24, with 10 per cent of children experiencing it before reaching puberty. Migraine is associated with school absenteeism, disengagement from extracurricular activities, and decreased…
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Gut fungi may hold the key to treating asthma, allergies worldwide
Two new studies jointly published in Nature: The Clinical Microbiome reveal that certain species of fungi in the gut play a key role in the development of immune dysregulation and some pediatric allergic diseases — and may be promising targets for new therapies.
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