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Scientists close in on TB blood test that could detect millions of silent spreaders

Scientists close in on TB blood test that could detect millions of silent spreaders

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsScientists have taken a major step towards developing a blood test that could identify millions of people who unknowingly spread

Scientists close in on TB blood test that could detect millions of silent spreaders

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsScientists have taken a major step towards developing a blood test that could identify millions of people who unknowingly spread
WHO says COVID vaccines saved at least 1.4 mn lives in Europe

WHO says COVID vaccines saved at least 1.4 mn lives in Europe

JANUARY 16, 2024 Editors' notesCredit: Maksim Goncharenok from PexelsAt least 1.4 million lives have been saved in Europe thanks to COVID vaccines, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, r

WHO says COVID vaccines saved at least 1.4 mn lives in Europe

JANUARY 16, 2024 Editors' notesCredit: Maksim Goncharenok from PexelsAt least 1.4 million lives have been saved in Europe thanks to COVID vaccines, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, r
Individuals with immunodeficiency at high risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Individuals with immunodeficiency at high risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency are at higher risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with the g

Individuals with immunodeficiency at high risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency are at higher risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with the g
Immunological memory after SARS-CoV-2 infection recovery

Immunological memory after SARS-CoV-2 infection recovery

by University of FreiburgColorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample. Image captu

Immunological memory after SARS-CoV-2 infection recovery

by University of FreiburgColorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample. Image captu
Shared symptoms of Chikungunya virus, rheumatoid arthritis may cloud diagnosis

Shared symptoms of Chikungunya virus, rheumatoid arthritis may cloud diagnosis

by Michael C. Purdy,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA virus spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito can cause symptoms very similar to rheumatoid arthritis, researchers at Wash

Shared symptoms of Chikungunya virus, rheumatoid arthritis may cloud diagnosis

by Michael C. Purdy,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA virus spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito can cause symptoms very similar to rheumatoid arthritis, researchers at Wash
BioNTech hails key step in building Rwanda mRNA vaccine hub

BioNTech hails key step in building Rwanda mRNA vaccine hub

Credit: CC0 Public DomainGerman manufacturer BioNTech on Monday said it had completed a key step in setting up its first vaccine production hub in Africa aiming to boost access to mRNA jabs on the con

BioNTech hails key step in building Rwanda mRNA vaccine hub

Credit: CC0 Public DomainGerman manufacturer BioNTech on Monday said it had completed a key step in setting up its first vaccine production hub in Africa aiming to boost access to mRNA jabs on the con
Invasive fungal infections: A growing risk to human health worldwide

Invasive fungal infections: A growing risk to human health worldwide

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Thinking of fungi probably conjures up an image of some wild mushrooms or a sourdough starter in your mind. That, o

Invasive fungal infections: A growing risk to human health worldwide

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Thinking of fungi probably conjures up an image of some wild mushrooms or a sourdough starter in your mind. That, o
Backlash to transgender health care isn't new, but faulty science used to justify it has changed to meet the times

Backlash to transgender health care isn't new, but faulty science used to justify it has changed to meet the times

by G. Samantha Rosenthal,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the past century, there have been three waves of opposition to transgender health care.In 1933, when the Nazis rose

Backlash to transgender health care isn't new, but faulty science used to justify it has changed to meet the times

by G. Samantha Rosenthal,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the past century, there have been three waves of opposition to transgender health care.In 1933, when the Nazis rose
Study maps main genes involved in immune response to infection by dengue virus

Study maps main genes involved in immune response to infection by dengue virus

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study identified similarities between the immune response to natural infection and the immune response elicited by the vaccines Q-Denga and Dengvaxia. Credit:

Study maps main genes involved in immune response to infection by dengue virus

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study identified similarities between the immune response to natural infection and the immune response elicited by the vaccines Q-Denga and Dengvaxia. Credit:
Using tap water for your nasal rinse? Beware amoeba dangers

Using tap water for your nasal rinse? Beware amoeba dangers

by Ernie MundellFolks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or "nasal rinsing" to help clear their clogged passages.Unfortunately, too many don't follow standard advice to avoid usin

Using tap water for your nasal rinse? Beware amoeba dangers

by Ernie MundellFolks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or "nasal rinsing" to help clear their clogged passages.Unfortunately, too many don't follow standard advice to avoid usin
Risk profile tool provides clearer insight on hospitalized COVID-19 patients who benefit most from baricitinib treatment

Risk profile tool provides clearer insight on hospitalized COVID-19 patients who benefit most from baricitinib treatment

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA post-hoc analysis of ACTT-2 (Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial-2) found that the use of a risk profile may more precisely characterize

Risk profile tool provides clearer insight on hospitalized COVID-19 patients who benefit most from baricitinib treatment

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA post-hoc analysis of ACTT-2 (Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial-2) found that the use of a risk profile may more precisely characterize