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HIV infection leaves a 'memory' in cells

HIV infection leaves a 'memory' in cells

by George Washington UniversityImage of HIV. Credit: C. GoldsmithContent Providers: CDC/ C. Goldsmith, P. Feorino, E. L. Palmer, W. R. McManusThough antiretroviral therapy has made HIV a manageab

HIV infection leaves a 'memory' in cells

by George Washington UniversityImage of HIV. Credit: C. GoldsmithContent Providers: CDC/ C. Goldsmith, P. Feorino, E. L. Palmer, W. R. McManusThough antiretroviral therapy has made HIV a manageab
Getting the flu and then your flu shot may benefit immunity

Getting the flu and then your flu shot may benefit immunity

by Savannah Peat,University of GeorgiaA new UGA study suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity. Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGAIn a new study, University of Georgia re

Getting the flu and then your flu shot may benefit immunity

by Savannah Peat,University of GeorgiaA new UGA study suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity. Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGAIn a new study, University of Georgia re
Experts warn climate change will fuel spread of infectious diseases

Experts warn climate change will fuel spread of infectious diseases

byUC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of infectious diseases experts called for more awareness and preparedness in the medical field to deal with the impact of climate change on the spread o

Experts warn climate change will fuel spread of infectious diseases

byUC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of infectious diseases experts called for more awareness and preparedness in the medical field to deal with the impact of climate change on the spread o
Study shows promise for a universal influenza vaccine: Scientists validate theory using 1918 flu virus

Study shows promise for a universal influenza vaccine: Scientists validate theory using 1918 flu virus

byOregon Health & Science UniversityJonah Sacha, Ph.D., senior co-author of a study published today in the journalNature Communications, says the research could lead to a universal inf

Study shows promise for a universal influenza vaccine: Scientists validate theory using 1918 flu virus

byOregon Health & Science UniversityJonah Sacha, Ph.D., senior co-author of a study published today in the journalNature Communications, says the research could lead to a universal inf
Almost one in five Australians are suffering from long COVID, finds study

Almost one in five Australians are suffering from long COVID, finds study

byAustralian National UniversitySelf-reported health of adult Western Australian residents who responded to our long COVID survey, 14 October–1 November 2022 Total numbers of respondents: 2130 w

Almost one in five Australians are suffering from long COVID, finds study

byAustralian National UniversitySelf-reported health of adult Western Australian residents who responded to our long COVID survey, 14 October–1 November 2022 Total numbers of respondents: 2130 w
Harnessing human evolution to advance precision medicine

Harnessing human evolution to advance precision medicine

byUniversity of California - San DiegoPeople who visit the Andes Mountain Range in South America can feel the physical effects of lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes. However, some people wh

Harnessing human evolution to advance precision medicine

byUniversity of California - San DiegoPeople who visit the Andes Mountain Range in South America can feel the physical effects of lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes. However, some people wh
Study finds mpox DNA can persist in the body for up to four weeks

Study finds mpox DNA can persist in the body for up to four weeks

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoMpox E9L computed tomography values by time since symptom onset among 64 men with mpox infection for 7 specimen types: (A) nasopharyngeal swabs, (B) throat swab

Study finds mpox DNA can persist in the body for up to four weeks

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoMpox E9L computed tomography values by time since symptom onset among 64 men with mpox infection for 7 specimen types: (A) nasopharyngeal swabs, (B) throat swab
Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend

Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend

by Mike StobbeComirnaty, a new Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination booster for COVID-19, is displayed at a pharmacy in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves

Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend

by Mike StobbeComirnaty, a new Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination booster for COVID-19, is displayed at a pharmacy in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves
Chicago migrant shelter reports measles outbreak

Chicago migrant shelter reports measles outbreak

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has sent a team to Chicago to help contain an outbreak of measles that has sickened four.The Chicago Department of

Chicago migrant shelter reports measles outbreak

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has sent a team to Chicago to help contain an outbreak of measles that has sickened four.The Chicago Department of
How to get COVID-19 antiviral pills like Paxlovid

How to get COVID-19 antiviral pills like Paxlovid

by The Associated PressThe anti-viral drug Paxlovid is displayed in New York, Aug. 1, 2022. For some people with COVID-19, antiviral pills that can be taken at home can lessen the chances of winding u

How to get COVID-19 antiviral pills like Paxlovid

by The Associated PressThe anti-viral drug Paxlovid is displayed in New York, Aug. 1, 2022. For some people with COVID-19, antiviral pills that can be taken at home can lessen the chances of winding u
Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

by Robin FosterA chlamydia vaccine has triggered immune responses in an early trial, raising hopes that one day it might help curb the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI).There is curre

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

by Robin FosterA chlamydia vaccine has triggered immune responses in an early trial, raising hopes that one day it might help curb the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI).There is curre