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Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections

Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections

by Beth Duff-Brown,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Stanford study shows that jail-based hepatitis C programs could cut new infections by nearly half among people who inject drug

Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections

by Beth Duff-Brown,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Stanford study shows that jail-based hepatitis C programs could cut new infections by nearly half among people who inject drug
COVID‑19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across the US—a doctor explains what you need to know

COVID‑19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across the US—a doctor explains what you need to know

by Kyle B. Enfield,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAvariant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the Unite

COVID‑19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across the US—a doctor explains what you need to know

by Kyle B. Enfield,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAvariant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the Unite
First European human case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy: What you need to know

First European human case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy: What you need to know

by Ed Hutchinson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Mi

First European human case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy: What you need to know

by Ed Hutchinson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Mi
Both diseased and healthy lungs contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance

Both diseased and healthy lungs contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance

byUniversity of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Bergen shows that genes responsible for antibiotic resistance are present not only in individuals with lung d

Both diseased and healthy lungs contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance

byUniversity of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Bergen shows that genes responsible for antibiotic resistance are present not only in individuals with lung d
Meningitis kills a quarter million people a year, study estimates

Meningitis kills a quarter million people a year, study estimates

Gram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainMore than a quarter of a million people worldwide die from meningitis a year, a la

Meningitis kills a quarter million people a year, study estimates

Gram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainMore than a quarter of a million people worldwide die from meningitis a year, a la
New WHO guidance aims to speed tuberculosis testing

New WHO guidance aims to speed tuberculosis testing

by HealthDay StaffThe World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to move faster to detect and treat one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases: tuberculosis (TB).On March 24, a day

New WHO guidance aims to speed tuberculosis testing

by HealthDay StaffThe World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to move faster to detect and treat one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases: tuberculosis (TB).On March 24, a day
Kidney transplant system could be missing opportunity to save more lives and reduce costs

Kidney transplant system could be missing opportunity to save more lives and reduce costs

by Savannah Erdman,University of MinnesotaCredit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes.Despite an urgent demand for kidney donors in the U.S., about 1 in 4 donor ki

Kidney transplant system could be missing opportunity to save more lives and reduce costs

by Savannah Erdman,University of MinnesotaCredit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes.Despite an urgent demand for kidney donors in the U.S., about 1 in 4 donor ki
AI-designed universal vaccine clears first human trial, targets future coronavirus threats with needle-free delivery

AI-designed universal vaccine clears first human trial, targets future coronavirus threats with needle-free delivery

byUniversity of CambridgeThe super antigen is compatible with most vaccine delivery systems. In this trial it was administered as DNA vaccine through a microfluid jet. This needle-free delivery method

AI-designed universal vaccine clears first human trial, targets future coronavirus threats with needle-free delivery

byUniversity of CambridgeThe super antigen is compatible with most vaccine delivery systems. In this trial it was administered as DNA vaccine through a microfluid jet. This needle-free delivery method
New biomarker for immunoglobulin A nephropathy identified

New biomarker for immunoglobulin A nephropathy identified

byFujita Health UniversityComplement pathway proteins are involved in immunoglobulin A-containing immune complex (IgA-IC) formation and deposition in the kidneys. Elevated complement factor H-related

New biomarker for immunoglobulin A nephropathy identified

byFujita Health UniversityComplement pathway proteins are involved in immunoglobulin A-containing immune complex (IgA-IC) formation and deposition in the kidneys. Elevated complement factor H-related
Antimicrobial resistant genes found in wastewater samples from a South African city

Antimicrobial resistant genes found in wastewater samples from a South African city

byStellenbosch UniversityResearchers from Stellenbosch University collect water samples at a wastewater treatment facility in an urban center in South Africa to investigate how antimicrobial resistanc

Antimicrobial resistant genes found in wastewater samples from a South African city

byStellenbosch UniversityResearchers from Stellenbosch University collect water samples at a wastewater treatment facility in an urban center in South Africa to investigate how antimicrobial resistanc
Common disinfectant chemicals far more toxic when inhaled, study finds

Common disinfectant chemicals far more toxic when inhaled, study finds

by Amy Quinton,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreathing in common disinfectant chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, may be far more harmful than swallowing them, accord

Common disinfectant chemicals far more toxic when inhaled, study finds

by Amy Quinton,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreathing in common disinfectant chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, may be far more harmful than swallowing them, accord
How to contain avian flu H5N1 if human-to-human spread begins

How to contain avian flu H5N1 if human-to-human spread begins

by Sandra McLean,York UniversityColorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses. Credit: Public DomainAt this point, avian flu H5N1 is thought to have very limited ability

How to contain avian flu H5N1 if human-to-human spread begins

by Sandra McLean,York UniversityColorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses. Credit: Public DomainAt this point, avian flu H5N1 is thought to have very limited ability