What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

by Mike StobbeThis 2014 photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito on the skin of a human host. Credit: James Gathany/CDC via

Updated on: September 11,2024

What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

by Mike StobbeThis 2014 photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito on the skin of a human host. Credit: James Gathany/CDC via

Updated on:September 11,2024

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with NMO spectrum disorders and MOG-antibody-associated diseases

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverLevel of Problems Experienced by Patients. Patients were able to provide levels on a scale from 0 to 5 (0 = no problems, 5 = unable/extreme problems) fo

Updated on: April 10,2024

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with NMO spectrum disorders and MOG-antibody-associated diseases

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverLevel of Problems Experienced by Patients. Patients were able to provide levels on a scale from 0 to 5 (0 = no problems, 5 = unable/extreme problems) fo

Updated on:April 10,2024

Adeno-associated virus vectors can trigger innate immune pathways

byMary Ann Liebert, IncInnate sensors and downstream signaling in AAV recognition and antiviral response. Credit:Human Gene Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1089/hum.2024.040Adeno-associated v

Updated on: July 11,2024

Adeno-associated virus vectors can trigger innate immune pathways

byMary Ann Liebert, IncInnate sensors and downstream signaling in AAV recognition and antiviral response. Credit:Human Gene Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1089/hum.2024.040Adeno-associated v

Updated on:July 11,2024

As temperatures rise, so does risk for heat-related illness

by Teresa Saenz,Texas A&M UniversityStaying properly hydrated throughout the day is one of the most important steps for avoiding serious heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heatst

Updated on: July 19,2024

As temperatures rise, so does risk for heat-related illness

by Teresa Saenz,Texas A&M UniversityStaying properly hydrated throughout the day is one of the most important steps for avoiding serious heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heatst

Updated on:July 19,2024

Most Salmonella illnesses from chicken caused by a few products with high levels of virulent strains: Study

by Marianne Stein,College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRaw poultry is one of the main cause

Updated on: July 19,2024

Most Salmonella illnesses from chicken caused by a few products with high levels of virulent strains: Study

by Marianne Stein,College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRaw poultry is one of the main cause

Updated on:July 19,2024

Ten Halloween pedestrian safety tips

by Dr. Sadiqa A. I. Kendi, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith Halloween around the corner, it's a good time to consider ways to improve the safety of trick-or-tre

Updated on: June 11,2024

Ten Halloween pedestrian safety tips

by Dr. Sadiqa A. I. Kendi, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith Halloween around the corner, it's a good time to consider ways to improve the safety of trick-or-tre

Updated on:June 11,2024

The CDC's test for bird flu works, but it has issues

by Arthur Allen, Amy Maxmen, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a glitch in its bird flu test hasn't harmed the agency's outbre

Updated on: August 31,2024

The CDC's test for bird flu works, but it has issues

by Arthur Allen, Amy Maxmen, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a glitch in its bird flu test hasn't harmed the agency's outbre

Updated on:August 31,2024

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

Updated on: November 14,2024

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

Updated on:November 14,2024

Shedding light on the origin of a genetic variant underlying fungal infections

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityNew study sheds light on the origin and distribution of a specific variant of theCARD9gene in East Asia. By comparing theCARD9variant

Updated on: June 15,2024

Shedding light on the origin of a genetic variant underlying fungal infections

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityNew study sheds light on the origin and distribution of a specific variant of theCARD9gene in East Asia. By comparing theCARD9variant

Updated on:June 15,2024

FDA Issues Critical Warning on RSV Vaccines: Potential Neurological Risks Uncovered

Updated on: January 09,2025

FDA Issues Critical Warning on RSV Vaccines: Potential Neurological Risks Uncovered

Updated on:January 09,2025

Mpox: African countries have beaten disease outbreaks before—here's what it takes

by Oyewale Tomori,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBarely over a year after the World Health Organization (WHO)declaredthat mpox was no longer a public health issue o

Updated on: September 11,2024

Mpox: African countries have beaten disease outbreaks before—here's what it takes

by Oyewale Tomori,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBarely over a year after the World Health Organization (WHO)declaredthat mpox was no longer a public health issue o

Updated on:September 11,2024

Clinical trial: Repurposed drug improves outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

byUniversity College LondonPrespecified Primary and Secondary endpoints. Credit:eLife(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.87030.1A drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis improved outcomes

Updated on: July 17,2024

Clinical trial: Repurposed drug improves outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

byUniversity College LondonPrespecified Primary and Secondary endpoints. Credit:eLife(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.87030.1A drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis improved outcomes

Updated on:July 17,2024