Third Dose of MMR Vaccine May Help to Control Mumps Outbreak
Researchers tested a third dose of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine on students in an affected community in an effort to control the outbreak.
IVIG as Effective as Plasma Exchange in Treating Guillain Barré Syndrome
A meta-analysis showed IVIG was as effective as plasma exchange in reducing Guillain Barré syndrome disability scores, with no significant difference in adverse events.
Pertussis Vaccine Loses Power Over Time
A new study suggests that protection from the childhood series of the diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis vaccine fades within five years of the final dose.
Study Shows New SCIG Drug Evogam Safe and Efficacious
Researchers investigated the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics and quality of life impact of Evogam, a new chromatographically fractionated 16% subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG).
Flu and Fever in Pregnancy Is Linked to Autism Risk
A new study shows that children whose mothers had the flu or ran a fever lasting more than a week during pregnancy had an increased risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder.
Niacin Could Stop Spread of MRSA
In a recent study, scientists found that high doses of niacin, or vitamin B3, massively boost the body’s defenses against staphylococcus bacteria.
Study Reveals Clinical Manifestations that Lead to Delayed Diagnosis in CVID Patients
Researchers in a university hospital sought to determine the spectrum of clinical manifestations, immunological characteristics and the time to diagnose patients with common variable immunodeficiency disorders.
Research Developments for Multiple Sclerosis
Advances in research are showing promise for new treatments for this chronic and disabling disease.
Scientists Closer to a Universal Flu Vaccine
Recent studies of the flu virus are bringing hope that seasonal flu vaccines will be replaced with long-lasting universal vaccines.
Vitamin D Activates Immune Response to TB
A new study shows that vitamin D is needed to activate the immune system’s response to tuberculosis.