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The epidemiologic, clinical, and economic value of a universal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine.

A machine-learning (ML) algorithm for predicting oliguria.

The impact of nicotine exposure on host nutritional status, gut microbial metabolites, and metabolic homeostasis.

The accuracy of antibiotic resistance determination from Enterococcus faecium genomes for diagnostic purposes.

Study evaluated the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (BNT162b2, mRNA-1273, and heterologous schedules) in preventing hospitalization among adolescents in Nordic countries, finding high protection rates of 73% to 86% at six months.

A study in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal shows treating 20% of COVID-19 patients with Paxlovid could save up to 0.85 million lives and reduce the economic burden by US $170.17 billion in the US.

Sstudy reveals significant immune changes in long COVID patients, including altered T cell responses and systemic inflammation, using advanced 'omics' and serological assays.

Study finds bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are more effective than monovalent vaccines in preventing thromboembolic events in older adults and those with end-stage renal disease.

Study finds the JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 may not have increased immune escape ability compared to its predecessor BA.2.86, suggesting other factors for its rapid spread.

Researchers develop a novel plasma proteome-based test for early detection of multiple cancers, achieving high accuracy in identifying low-abundance protein biomarkers.

Researchers review the role of intratumoral microbiota in cancer development, suggesting its potential in predicting and treating various cancers.

Study identifies 921 chemicals potentially linked to breast cancer risk, using a framework evaluating genotoxicity and endocrine activity.

Study shows a chatbot delivering cognitive behavioral therapy can effectively help manage tinnitus symptoms, with telepsychologist sessions not significantly enhancing outcomes.

Researchers create the world's largest ancient human gene bank, linking genes to multiple sclerosis risk and tracing its origins to migrations 5,000 years ago.

New research links stress to metabolic syndrome through inflammation, suggesting stress management as a potential strategy for improving biological health outcomes.

Study in Political Communication explores how couples with differing political views navigate media consumption, revealing challenges and strategies in managing news exposure and relationship dynamics.

Ancient DNA reveals first prehistoric cases of Turner and Jacob's syndromes, with new technique enhancing chromosome analysis

UVA Health researchers have joined a new international consortium that will work to understand how climate change could affect dangerous diarrheal diseases, a leading cause of death for children under 5 years old.

A new, systematic analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 candidate priority drug targets across 27 cancer types, including breast, lung and ovarian cancers.

Heart disease is the number one killer disease in the world. Elevated cholesterol and dyslipidaemia in children and adolescents increase the risk of premature death in the mid-forties and subclinical atherosclerosis in the mid-twenties.