A study has established the importance of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that is part of the immune system, in generating a response to pneumonia vaccines. Researchers have found that the absence of ...

Gut microbiota may be the key factor explaining why certain individuals do not respond well to the pneumococcal vaccine-a bacterium that can cause various diseases, such as pneumonia.

Gut microbiota may be the key factor explaining why certain individuals do not respond well to the pneumococcal vaccine-a bacterium that can cause ...

Our study focused on common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclass deficiency (IgGSD), and specific anti-polysaccharide antibody deficiency (SPAD). We assessed hormone ...

Adding dairy products, leafy greens, and calcium-fortified plant-based milk strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis caused by calcium deficiency Citrus fruits, bell peppers, and tomatoes are ...

Geneva-based Sonar, which helps software developers build better applications faster, has hired Eyal Ben David as chief legal officer, bringing aboard a legal executive with deep experience in ...

Research shows that certain drinks, including green tea, can impact the body's ability to absorb iron, which can affect those who have low iron or an iron deficiency. Caffeine itself doesn’t directly ...

If you have factor XI deficiency, your blood doesn’t clot properly because it lacks specific proteins called “clotting factors.” It causes a mild form of hemophilia and may increase bleeding.

High homocysteine levels, or hyperhomocysteinemia, may indicate that a person has a deficiency in specific vitamins. Experts also associate hyperhomocysteinemia with a higher risk of ...

Iodine deficiency is a nutritional imbalance that happens when you don't have enough iodine in your diet. Iodine affects your ability to produce thyroid hormone, which can lead to a number of health ...

University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. A 20-year-old Caucasian male presented to the emergency department with a one-week history of constant generalized headache, vomiting, and neck pain on ...

February 2023. The 178-page report published in English demonstrates the mix of chronic “deficiencies” that led to the tragedy, including among others, the serious safety deficiencies at the Greek ...