Major boost in COVID-19 antibodies seen in breast milk after vaccination
For breastfeeding moms, COVID-19 vaccinations may also protect babies (Links to an external site)
Category: ICTS News
N3C Data Enclave now includes data from more than 1 million COVID-positive patients
The National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C) Data Enclave is a one-of-a-kind collection of clinical data that the research community can use to study COVID-19 and identify potential treatments. It now has data derived from electronic health records of more than 4 million people, including more than 1 million patients who tested positive for COVID-19. Researchers […]
Anti-Depressant may help treat COVID-19 (Links to an external site)
In a preliminary study of COVID-19 patients with mild-to-moderate disease who were attempting to recover in their homes, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have found that the anti-depressant drug fluvoxamine seems to prevent some of the most serious complications of the illness, and makes hospitalization and the need for supplemental oxygen less likely.
Scientists find genetic link to clogged arteries (Links to an external site)
Independent of cholesterol, gene variants raise risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
Joyce (Joy) Balls-Berry, PhD, MPE, elected to the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Board of Directors
Joyce (Joy) Balls-Berry, PhD, MPE, Associate Professor of Neurology, Lead, Knight ADRC Health Disparities and Equity Core, Washington University in St. Louis, was recently elected to the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Board of Directors. The Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) was founded in 2009 to support the needs of the […]
Promising role for whole genome sequencing in guiding blood cancer treatment (Links to an external site)
Sequencing results returned in a few days; costs similar to conventional testing
Engaging special populations with community and investigator partnerships; ICTS provides framework for unique collaboration to develop and thrive
A Relationship Begins One could say she has community in her heart. Rev. Dr. Paulette Sankofa, EdD, grew up in the St. Louis West End and remembers the tight community connections, particularly among older adults that was commonplace at that time. It is this sense of community and respect for seniors instilled as a young […]
ICTS investigators featured on 60 Minutes discussing their study using fluvoxamine to treat COVID patients
New evidence COVID-19 antibodies, vaccines less effective against variants (Links to an external site)
Worrisome new coronavirus variants can evade antibodies that neutralize original virus
Opioid overdose reduced in patients taking buprenorphine (Links to an external site)
Study indicates the drug is effective in opioid users who also take benzodiazepines for anxiety, other conditions