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‘Ageing’ immune cell levels could predict how well we respond to vaccines

27 June 2023

Cambridge scientists have identified a signature in the blood that could help predict how well an individual will respond to vaccines. The discovery, published today in Nature Communications, may explain why, even among vulnerable patient groups, some individuals have better responses to vaccines than others.

Children with rare genetic disorders more likely to be diagnosed with developmental, behavioural and mental health problems

03 August 2022

A major study of children with intellectual disabilities has highlighted the additional challenges that they often face, including a much-increased likelihood of being diagnosed as autistic, as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other mental health difficulties.

Experts call for more mental health support for parents of children with genetic learning disabilities

11 March 2020

Parents of children with genetic conditions that cause learning disabilities are at risk of mental health problems, suggests new research published today in the British Journal of Psychiatry. The teams behind the study have called for greater support for parents whose child receives a genetic diagnosis for their learning disability.

Articles about 'Medical Research Foundation'

‘Ageing’ immune cell levels could predict how well we respond to vaccines

Children with rare genetic disorders more likely to be diagnosed with developmental, behavioural and mental health problems

Experts call for more mental health support for parents of children with genetic learning disabilities

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