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The mosquito-borne virus 'triple E' continues its spread, worrying state health officials

The mosquito-borne virus 'triple E' continues its spread, worrying state health officials

by Nada Hassanein, Stateline.orgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMosquito-borne illnesses are a growing concern in Northeastern states, with health officials monitoring cases and advising residents to

The mosquito-borne virus 'triple E' continues its spread, worrying state health officials

by Nada Hassanein, Stateline.orgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMosquito-borne illnesses are a growing concern in Northeastern states, with health officials monitoring cases and advising residents to
Study finds critically ill influenza patients face double the risk of acute kidney injury compared to COVID-19 patients

Study finds critically ill influenza patients face double the risk of acute kidney injury compared to COVID-19 patients

byThe University of Hong KongTransmission electron micrograph of influenza A virus, late passage. Credit: CDCResearchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) reve

Study finds critically ill influenza patients face double the risk of acute kidney injury compared to COVID-19 patients

byThe University of Hong KongTransmission electron micrograph of influenza A virus, late passage. Credit: CDCResearchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) reve
Genetic platform identifies 'Achilles heel' of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Genetic platform identifies 'Achilles heel' of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis

byUniversity of OtagoWG-CRISPRi screening in M. tuberculosis strain mc26206. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54072-wA University of Otago-led study has fo

Genetic platform identifies 'Achilles heel' of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis

byUniversity of OtagoWG-CRISPRi screening in M. tuberculosis strain mc26206. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54072-wA University of Otago-led study has fo
First case of new mpox variant detected in Germany

First case of new mpox variant detected in Germany

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn infection with the new mpox variant clade 1b has been detected in Germany for the first time, the Robert Koch Institute health authority said on Tuesday.The infect

First case of new mpox variant detected in Germany

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn infection with the new mpox variant clade 1b has been detected in Germany for the first time, the Robert Koch Institute health authority said on Tuesday.The infect
CDC: Heat may have contributed to four human cases of bird flu in Colorado

CDC: Heat may have contributed to four human cases of bird flu in Colorado

by Helena Oliviero and Meris Lutz, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Alexas Fotos from PexelsHeat probably played a role in at least four cases of bird flu in poultry workers confirmed by U.S. h

CDC: Heat may have contributed to four human cases of bird flu in Colorado

by Helena Oliviero and Meris Lutz, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Alexas Fotos from PexelsHeat probably played a role in at least four cases of bird flu in poultry workers confirmed by U.S. h
Washington becomes 6th state to report bird flu in humans

Washington becomes 6th state to report bird flu in humans

by Robin FosterFour farm workers who helped cull poultry on an commercial egg farm in Washington are presumed to have been infected with bird flu, making that state the sixth in the country to report

Washington becomes 6th state to report bird flu in humans

by Robin FosterFour farm workers who helped cull poultry on an commercial egg farm in Washington are presumed to have been infected with bird flu, making that state the sixth in the country to report
Long COVID: Study finds lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising

Long COVID: Study finds lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising

byUniversity at BuffaloCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsA small University at Buffalo clinical trial has found that at low doses, lithium aspartate is ineffective in treating the fatigue and

Long COVID: Study finds lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising

byUniversity at BuffaloCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsA small University at Buffalo clinical trial has found that at low doses, lithium aspartate is ineffective in treating the fatigue and
Mosquito-borne virus spread at 'unprecedented' levels in LA County: Climate change may make things worse

Mosquito-borne virus spread at 'unprecedented' levels in LA County: Climate change may make things worse

by Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles TimesTiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). Credit: CDCClimate change is exacerbating the risk of potentially dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in California—threatening t

Mosquito-borne virus spread at 'unprecedented' levels in LA County: Climate change may make things worse

by Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles TimesTiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). Credit: CDCClimate change is exacerbating the risk of potentially dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in California—threatening t
Scientists discover dual roles of antibodies in COVID-19 infections

Scientists discover dual roles of antibodies in COVID-19 infections

byUniversity of Minnesota Medical SchoolDual-role epitope on SARS-CoV-2 spike enhances and neutralizes viral entry across different variants. Credit:PLOS Pathogens(2024). DOI: 10.137

Scientists discover dual roles of antibodies in COVID-19 infections

byUniversity of Minnesota Medical SchoolDual-role epitope on SARS-CoV-2 spike enhances and neutralizes viral entry across different variants. Credit:PLOS Pathogens(2024). DOI: 10.137
Experts develop laboratory toolkit for patients with viral hemorrhagic fevers such as Marburg virus disease

Experts develop laboratory toolkit for patients with viral hemorrhagic fevers such as Marburg virus disease

byMass General BrighamAssembled Laboratory “Go Kit” Cart. Credit:Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology(2024). DOI: 10.1017/ice.2024.143Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) such as

Experts develop laboratory toolkit for patients with viral hemorrhagic fevers such as Marburg virus disease

byMass General BrighamAssembled Laboratory “Go Kit” Cart. Credit:Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology(2024). DOI: 10.1017/ice.2024.143Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) such as
What other countries could teach the US about bringing down drug prices

What other countries could teach the US about bringing down drug prices

by Aimee Levitt,Stanford UniversityCredit: Kaboompics.com from PexelsLast year, Kevin Schulman, a health economist at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford School of Medicine, taught

What other countries could teach the US about bringing down drug prices

by Aimee Levitt,Stanford UniversityCredit: Kaboompics.com from PexelsLast year, Kevin Schulman, a health economist at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford School of Medicine, taught