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Researchers develop triage system to enhance pandemic preparedness

Researchers develop triage system to enhance pandemic preparedness

by Georgia Parmelee,Emory UniversitySwine α-H1N2 transmits efficiently via the air after a short exposure. A Schematic of experimental procedure to naïve recipients. B Schematic of procedure , w

Researchers develop triage system to enhance pandemic preparedness

by Georgia Parmelee,Emory UniversitySwine α-H1N2 transmits efficiently via the air after a short exposure. A Schematic of experimental procedure to naïve recipients. B Schematic of procedure , w
Study unveils novel treatment for blocking SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells

Study unveils novel treatment for blocking SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image, showing the blockade of the endocytic pathway by UNI418 in SARS-CoV-2-infected cells. Credit:Experimental

Study unveils novel treatment for blocking SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image, showing the blockade of the endocytic pathway by UNI418 in SARS-CoV-2-infected cells. Credit:Experimental
What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Arthur Poulin/UnsplashAre you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting?Female mosqu

What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Arthur Poulin/UnsplashAre you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting?Female mosqu
These health care professionals may be secret weapon against hypertension, study says

These health care professionals may be secret weapon against hypertension, study says

byTulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to helping patients with high blood pressure get their hypertension under control, a new Tulane University study finds that pha

These health care professionals may be secret weapon against hypertension, study says

byTulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to helping patients with high blood pressure get their hypertension under control, a new Tulane University study finds that pha
The CDC's test for bird flu works, but it has issues

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

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

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

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
Bartonella and Babesia co-infection detected in patients with chronic illness

Bartonella and Babesia co-infection detected in patients with chronic illness

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityPhotographs taken by the parents of a rapid onset, homogeneous, non-pruritic red rash on the upper left arm (arrows) in a 2.5-year-old girl (study

Bartonella and Babesia co-infection detected in patients with chronic illness

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityPhotographs taken by the parents of a rapid onset, homogeneous, non-pruritic red rash on the upper left arm (arrows) in a 2.5-year-old girl (study
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
A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next?

A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a vaccine against Lyme disease enters late-stage clinical trials, scientists around the globe are already

A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a vaccine against Lyme disease enters late-stage clinical trials, scientists around the globe are already
During the next pandemic, a mathematical model could speed up the search for treatment

During the next pandemic, a mathematical model could speed up the search for treatment

byLeiden UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo you recall all those drugs that were hastily proposed as potential treatments for COVID-19? In the event of a future pandemic, the goal is

During the next pandemic, a mathematical model could speed up the search for treatment

byLeiden UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo you recall all those drugs that were hastily proposed as potential treatments for COVID-19? In the event of a future pandemic, the goal is
Metabolically healthy obesity: Fat distribution key to assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say

Metabolically healthy obesity: Fat distribution key to assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDConsequences of stability of metabolic health versus transition to a metabolically unhealthy phenotype for cardiovascular disease risk. Credit:Natu

Metabolically healthy obesity: Fat distribution key to assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDConsequences of stability of metabolic health versus transition to a metabolically unhealthy phenotype for cardiovascular disease risk. Credit:Natu
One dose of smallpox vaccine found to be moderately effective in preventing mpox infection

One dose of smallpox vaccine found to be moderately effective in preventing mpox infection

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne dose of modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) smallpox vaccine is moderately effective in preventing mpox infection and

One dose of smallpox vaccine found to be moderately effective in preventing mpox infection

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne dose of modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) smallpox vaccine is moderately effective in preventing mpox infection and