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Combined anti-seizure drug and omega-3 may lower COVID-19 risks

Combined anti-seizure drug and omega-3 may lower COVID-19 risks

Combined anti-seizure drug and omega-3 may lower COVID-19 risksby Claire Kowalick,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioValproic acid use is associated with diminished risk of

Combined anti-seizure drug and omega-3 may lower COVID-19 risks

Combined anti-seizure drug and omega-3 may lower COVID-19 risksby Claire Kowalick,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioValproic acid use is associated with diminished risk of
New roles in infectious process for molecule that inhibits flu—study finds lack of immune protein increases risk

New roles in infectious process for molecule that inhibits flu—study finds lack of immune protein increases risk

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityColorized micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles (in pink). This flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in poult

New roles in infectious process for molecule that inhibits flu—study finds lack of immune protein increases risk

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityColorized micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles (in pink). This flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in poult
Scientists identify 'unconventional' new pathway for TB vaccines

Scientists identify 'unconventional' new pathway for TB vaccines

by Hackensack Meridian HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114426An "unconventional" immune response now identified by scientists from

Scientists identify 'unconventional' new pathway for TB vaccines

by Hackensack Meridian HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114426An "unconventional" immune response now identified by scientists from
Pandemic treaty talks round wrapping up without a breakthrough

Pandemic treaty talks round wrapping up without a breakthrough

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA bonus round of talks striving to finish a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics was set to close Friday without a breakthrough.The week of talks at

Pandemic treaty talks round wrapping up without a breakthrough

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA bonus round of talks striving to finish a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics was set to close Friday without a breakthrough.The week of talks at
Researchers propose host-directed therapy to stimulate immune system to eliminate tuberculosis

Researchers propose host-directed therapy to stimulate immune system to eliminate tuberculosis

byTrinity College DublinCredit:European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106734Tuberculosis (TB) is the world's deadliest bacterial disease and

Researchers propose host-directed therapy to stimulate immune system to eliminate tuberculosis

byTrinity College DublinCredit:European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106734Tuberculosis (TB) is the world's deadliest bacterial disease and
Researchers discover new Candida auris—a possible global public health threat

Researchers discover new Candida auris—a possible global public health threat

bySingHealthThe novel type of Candida auris grown on different types of culture media. Credit: A*STAR's Genome Institute of SingaporeResearchers from the Singapore General Hospital (SGH), A*

Researchers discover new Candida auris—a possible global public health threat

bySingHealthThe novel type of Candida auris grown on different types of culture media. Credit: A*STAR's Genome Institute of SingaporeResearchers from the Singapore General Hospital (SGH), A*
Study finds hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infection during omicron linked to morbidity

Study finds hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infection during omicron linked to morbidity

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron era, hospital-onset severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection remained associated with increased morbidity and mortality, according to a

Study finds hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infection during omicron linked to morbidity

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron era, hospital-onset severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection remained associated with increased morbidity and mortality, according to a
'Low risk' antibiotic has led to an almost untreatable superbug, study finds

'Low risk' antibiotic has led to an almost untreatable superbug, study finds

byThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityVRE bacteria on a petri dish and Rifaximin antibiotics. Credit: Adrianna TurnerA new study has found that an antibiotic for liver disease

'Low risk' antibiotic has led to an almost untreatable superbug, study finds

byThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityVRE bacteria on a petri dish and Rifaximin antibiotics. Credit: Adrianna TurnerA new study has found that an antibiotic for liver disease
Q&A: Long COVID in kids—what can exercise reveal?

Q&A: Long COVID in kids—what can exercise reveal?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter an initial COVID infection, some adults may develop lingering symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or even years. T

Q&A: Long COVID in kids—what can exercise reveal?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter an initial COVID infection, some adults may develop lingering symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or even years. T
Sharing expands caring: Study finds solution to a major source of doctor burnout

Sharing expands caring: Study finds solution to a major source of doctor burnout

byUniversity of MarylandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWho hasn't sat in a medical office, listening to computer keys clacking while their provider rapidly types up notes, wondering what

Sharing expands caring: Study finds solution to a major source of doctor burnout

byUniversity of MarylandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWho hasn't sat in a medical office, listening to computer keys clacking while their provider rapidly types up notes, wondering what
Researchers find facemask impacts are leading source of higher severity impacts in professional American football

Researchers find facemask impacts are leading source of higher severity impacts in professional American football

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly one-third of concussions in professional American football are due to impacts from the facemask, a part of the he

Researchers find facemask impacts are leading source of higher severity impacts in professional American football

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly one-third of concussions in professional American football are due to impacts from the facemask, a part of the he
Preexposure prophylaxis use increased in recent years

Preexposure prophylaxis use increased in recent years

by Lori SolomonPreexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use increased between 2013 and 2023, according to a research letter published online Oct. 14 in theJournal of the American Medical Association.Laura

Preexposure prophylaxis use increased in recent years

by Lori SolomonPreexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use increased between 2013 and 2023, according to a research letter published online Oct. 14 in theJournal of the American Medical Association.Laura