Researchers have unlocked another piece in the puzzle of what causes Lyme Disease. A team has identified a protein in Borrelia burgdorferi that amplifies inflammation in Lyme arthritis patients. The
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University of Montreal researchers have identified 11 microRNAs associated with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). They have developed a simple test to identify these biomarkers that could lead to more
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Valneva and Pfizer have announced another Phase 2 trial for its Lyme Disease vaccine. Currently known only as VLA15, the vaccine is the only one currently in development and covers
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Patients with the heart condition valvular atrial fibrillation (Afib) who used direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for the first time had a lower risk of experiencing a stroke, embolism, or major
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A US study into antibiotic prescribing in hospitals has found that the drugs were misused in 56% of cases. In many cases, doctors had prescribed the wrong antibiotic or advised
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Scientists studying the human brain have discovered two exciting new therapeutic targets for neurogenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have identified and analysed a protein found in the
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Researchers using a machine learning programme have identified 21 bird species that could play a role in transmitting the Lyme disease bacterium (Borrelia burgdorferi) to ticks. The insights could help
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Scientists have established that 1 in every 10 patients could benefit from genetic testing before being prescribed medicine. The researchers have calculated that the widespread use of genetic tests could
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A team of US scientists has unlocked one of the mysteries of Lyme disease infection: why is Lyme disease common in the northeastern United States but rare in the southeast?
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Scientists have discovered that the common autoimmune diseases type 1 diabetes, lupus multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis share common molecular signatures that could prove a useful target for new treatments.
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