University of Virginia study suggests calming the "fight or flight" response could reduce severity of C. difficile infections.

Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine highlights the impact of the "fight or flight" response on Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infections, which affect 500,000 Americans annually and cause about 30,000 deaths. The study indicates that calming this nervous system response may reduce infection severity. Targeting the alpha 2 adrenergic receptor could lead to new treatments, according to findings published in Cell Reports Medicine.

October 10, 2024
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