This randomized controlled trial investigated the effect of concurrent training (CT) on the mental health of inactive academics and examined associations between changes in stress (effort-reward imbalance and general stress), depressive symptoms and systemic inflammation. Fifty-nine inactive academics were randomly assigned to a CT ( = 29) or control (non-exercise) group ( = 30). CT performed supervised group training at an onsite facility 3 times per week for 14-weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe use of monoclonal antibodies for the control of drug resistant nosocomial bacteria may alleviate a reliance on broad spectrum antimicrobials for treatment of infection. We identify monoclonal antibodies that may prevent infection caused by carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. We use human immune repertoire mice (Kymouse platform mice) as a surrogate for human B cell interrogation to establish an unbiased strategy to probe the antibody-accessible target landscape of clinically relevant A.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause severe lower respiratory tract infections. Understanding why some individuals get more serious disease may help with diagnosis and treatment. One possible risk factor underlying severe disease is bacterial exposure before RSV infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the leading causes of opportunistic infections such as chronic wound infection that could lead to multiple organ failure and death. Gallium (Ga) ions are known to inhibit P. aeruginosa growth and biofilm formation but require carrier for localized controlled delivery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The multidrug-resistant bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii is a major cause of hospital-associated infection; a vaccine could significantly reduce this burden. The aim was to develop a clinically relevant model of A. baumannii respiratory tract infection and to test the impact of different immunization routes on protective immunity provided by an outer membrane vesicle (OMV) vaccine.
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