All Huazhong University of Science and Technology articles
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NewsMaternal gut microbiome composition may be linked to preterm births
Researchers have found that the presence of certain bacteria in the maternal gut microbiome during early pregnancy is linked to a higher risk of preterm birth. The study reports that one particular species, Clostridium innocuum, contains a gene that can degrade estradiol—an important pregnancy hormone.
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NewsLow dose of hydroxychloroquine is associated with reduced COVID-19 mortality: study
A new study provides observational evidence that low-dose hydroxychloroquine is associated with reduced COVID-19 mortality in hospitalized patients, particularly those with severe illness, when administered within the first week of symptoms.
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NewsMetformin and AGIs show potential for improved outcomes in COVID-19 patients with type 2 diabetes
A new study has found a significant association between metformin and AGI use and reduced all-cause mortality in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes. Conversely, insulin use was linked to an increased risk of death.
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NewsAI method refines biome labeling for microbial community samples
Researchers have introduced Meta-Sorter, an AI-based method that leverages neural networks and transfer learning to significantly improve biome labeling for thousands of microbiome samples in the MGnify database.