Medical research
African-led clinical research essential to tackling the continent's health care challenges, says expert
Africa is experiencing unprecedented growth in terms of both population and economic transformation.
Apr 16, 2024
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News tagged with vaccine research
Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: When will patients see personalized cancer vaccines?
Catherine Wu has been a pioneer in a promising approach to fight cancer: vaccines that target specific immune-stimulating molecules, known as immunogenic peptides, generated by the distinct genetic mutations of any individual ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Clinical trial data show investigational cancer vaccine may elicit lasting immune response in pancreatic cancer
New data presented by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) researchers show an experimental approach to treating pancreatic cancer with the messenger RNA (mRNA)-based therapeutic cancer vaccine candidate, autogene ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers develop more broadly protective coronavirus vaccine
Scientists have been searching for the optimal coronavirus vaccine since the COVID-19 pandemic started. The mRNA vaccines developed through the federal government's "Operation Warp Speed" program were a massive innovation; ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Vaccination
UK study provides insights into COVID-19 vaccine uptake among children and young people
COVID-19 vaccine uptake among children and young people was low across all four UK nations, compared to other age groups, according to the first research study to look at data from all four UK nations.
Mar 22, 2024
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Medical research
Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection
In preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medical Association recommended that people with compromised immune systems receive both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines simultaneously. The prospect of receiving shots ...
Mar 18, 2024
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Medical economics
'Last mile' solutions shown to increase vaccination coverage in poor countries
The use of mobile clinics to deliver COVID-19 vaccines can significantly increase vaccination uptake. Research by Wageningen University & Research, conducted in rural communities in Sierra Leone and published today in Nature, ...
Mar 13, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Vaccine-skeptical mothers say bad health care experiences made them distrust the medical system
Why would a mother reject safe, potentially lifesaving vaccines for her child?
Mar 12, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pioneering research reveals empathetic communication can help overcome vaccine hesitancy
An international study has shown for the first time how empathetic correction of misinformation among vaccine-hesitant patients can significantly improve attitudes towards vaccination—and potentially boost vaccine uptake.
Mar 3, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Timing of COVID-19 shot can change menstrual cycle length: Study
Oregon Health & Science University researchers have confirmed that the timing of COVID-19 vaccination is associated with slight, temporary changes in menstrual cycle length.
Feb 29, 2024
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