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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
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
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 suggests reinfections from the virus that causes COVID-19 likely have similar severity as original infection

Study suggests reinfections from the virus that causes COVID-19 likely have similar severity as original infection

byNational Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell (red) infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (blue), isolated from a patient sample. Credit: NIAIDUsing health d

Study suggests reinfections from the virus that causes COVID-19 likely have similar severity as original infection

byNational Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell (red) infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (blue), isolated from a patient sample. Credit: NIAIDUsing health d
New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID

New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new review paper, researchers from the Universities of Oxford, Leeds and Arizona, analyzed dozens of previous studies into long COVID

New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new review paper, researchers from the Universities of Oxford, Leeds and Arizona, analyzed dozens of previous studies into long COVID
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
Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

by Jonel AlecciaIn this photo provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an animal caretaker collects a blood sample from a dairy calf vaccinated against bird flu in a containment building at the

Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

by Jonel AlecciaIn this photo provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an animal caretaker collects a blood sample from a dairy calf vaccinated against bird flu in a containment building at the
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
Younger men are turning to testosterone therapy in hopes of boosting mood and muscles. But there are risks of harm

Younger men are turning to testosterone therapy in hopes of boosting mood and muscles. But there are risks of harm

by Daniel Kelly,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe phenomenon of younger men turning to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to boost their "T levels" has been in t

Younger men are turning to testosterone therapy in hopes of boosting mood and muscles. But there are risks of harm

by Daniel Kelly,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe phenomenon of younger men turning to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to boost their "T levels" has been in t
Shot of confidence: Building trust in vaccination programs

Shot of confidence: Building trust in vaccination programs

byOxford University PressCredit: Karolina Kaboompics from PexelsAnew paperin theJournal of Public Healthfinds that highlighting the harms of not getting vaccinated is a m

Shot of confidence: Building trust in vaccination programs

byOxford University PressCredit: Karolina Kaboompics from PexelsAnew paperin theJournal of Public Healthfinds that highlighting the harms of not getting vaccinated is a m
Why the election may slow plans to replace lead pipes

Why the election may slow plans to replace lead pipes

by Sandy West, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith the Environmental Protection Agency's latest—and strictest—plan to minimize the risk of Americans drinking lead-contaminated wa

Why the election may slow plans to replace lead pipes

by Sandy West, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith the Environmental Protection Agency's latest—and strictest—plan to minimize the risk of Americans drinking lead-contaminated wa