Immunology
Conference Coverage
‘Exciting’ results for cancer vaccine plus pembro in melanoma
A new randomized study is the first to demonstrate improvement in recurrence-free survival in melanoma with an individualized neoantigen vaccine...
Opinion
COVID can mimic prostate cancer symptoms
“I had none of those previously reported experiences that could suddenly trigger a spike in PSA.”
News
NOVIDs: Do some have the genes to dodge COVID?
Some in the U.S. have apparently managed to avoid the virus, data suggest.
News
Factors linked with increased VTE risk in COVID outpatients
While the overall risk for VTE was low, age of at least 55 years, being male, and having a BMI of at least 30 and history of VTE increased the...
Opinion
Can particles in dairy and beef cause cancer and MS?
Researchers found single-stranded DNA rings that originated in viruses, which they named bovine meat and milk factors, in the intestines of...
News
Are you misdiagnosing IBS? Watch out for this mimic
A 39-year-old’s flare-ups were caused by some foods that aren’t typical IBS triggers.
Opinion
Physicians and clinicians should be required to get flu shots: Ethicist
“I think flu vaccination is something that has already been shown to be useful and important.”
News
COVID infection provides immunity equal to vaccination: Study
But protection against the BA.1 subvariant of Omicron was not as high.
News
Untreated COVID often involves relapse, clarifying antiviral rebound discussion
A new study’s findings offer a natural history of COVID-19 that will inform discussions and research concerning anti-viral therapy.
News
COVID-19 shot appears to reduce diabetes risk, even after Omicron
Several studies conducted early in the pandemic suggested increased risks for both new-onset diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases following COVID...