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Effector-primed TCF1+ CD8+ T cells elicited by a networked epitope vaccine stratify protection against SHIV acquisition

Effective T cell vaccines for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) will require induction of durable antiviral CD8+ T cell responses, but the cellular states associated with protection from viral acquisition remain poorly defined. Here, we developed a networked simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) epitope vaccine targeting structurally constrained viral regions and evaluated a heterologous…

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Did your toe / ankle / knee swell up out of nowhere and resolved in a few days? You may be having “GOUT ARTHRITIS”

When we think about arthritis, we usually imagine of diseases in which the joints gradually become swollen and painful over many years, eventually becoming deformed.

  • Gout is a sudden joint pain and swelling condition, often affecting big toe, ankle, knee.
  • Elevated uric acid levels cause gout, leading to crystal deposits in joints.
  • Untreated gout can cause joint damage, kidney complications if uric acid remains high.

DEALING WITH THE EBOLA THREAT

There should be effective mobilisation of trained health workers in addition to widespread public awareness campaigns on containment measures Early last May, the World Health Organisation (WHO)…

  • One confirmed Ebola case reported in Nigeria's FCT.
  • Patient arrived from Uganda via international flight.
  • Nigeria allocated N10 billion for emergency response.

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