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Study suggests global longitudinal strain is a powerful independent predictor of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure and diabetes

Researchers determine the prognostic significance of GLS by cardiac magnetic resonance and identify plasma biomarkers linked with fibrosis and inflammation.

31 Jul 2023

Mutational accessibility: A key driver of viral evolution

The influenza (flu) virus is constantly undergoing a process of evolution and adaptation through acquiring new mutations.

29 Jul 2023

Novel noninvasive test for malaria does not require a blood sample

A novel testing platform under development by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and CytoAstra, LLC could provide a new noninvasive test for malaria that doesn't require a blood sample.

28 Jul 2023

Scientists discover a way to produce true structure of naturally-occurring anti-HIV compound

Having control over how a dish is cooked is always a good idea. Taking a hint from the kitchen, scientists appear to have discovered a way to produce a true structure of the rare but naturally-occurring anti-HIV compound Lancilactone C from start to finish.

28 Jul 2023

Climate change-driven extreme weather events impacting HIV control in Asia Pacific

Climate change-driven extreme weather events, sea level rise, changes in temperature, and air and water pollution are impacting control of HIV in the Asia Pacific region, a science gathering heard.

28 Jul 2023

Expert warns of the increasing risks of European holidays

As the UKHSA issues new essential health guidance for travellers going abroad, a leading testing expert warns of the increasing risks of European holidays.

28 Jul 2023

New $39 million government funding to improve access to HIV treatment

People without Medicare can now access government-funded HIV treatment, after a $39 million investment from the federal government.

28 Jul 2023

Broad-spectrum influenza vaccine candidate shows safety, immunogenicity data across three dose levels

Osivax, a biopharmaceutical company developing vaccines to provide broad-spectrum protection against highly mutating infectious viruses, today announced that The Lancet Infectious Diseases published results from the company's OVX836-003 study under the title, "Immunogenicity, safety and preliminary efficacy evaluation of OVX836, a nucleoprotein-based universal influenza A vaccine candidate: randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled, Phase 2a trial."

27 Jul 2023

Human-swine influenza A transmission and evolution of variants

A new study of the strain of influenza A responsible for the 2009 H1N1 pandemic-;pdm09-;shows that the virus has passed from humans to swine about 370 times since 2009, and subsequent circulation in swine has resulted in the evolution of pdm09 variants that then jumped from swine to humans.

27 Jul 2023

Increasing COVID-19 booster vaccine uptake: The impact of one-time personal reminder messages

The rate of COVID-19 booster vaccination can be increased considerably by sending one-time personal reminders.

27 Jul 2023

Study finds that patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases had a lower antibody response than healthy controls after Omicron infection

Study investigated if patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) have a reduced immunological response.

27 Jul 2023

Medical students recognize AI's potential in medicine, call for ethical education

Heterologous booster schedules are associated with increased protection against severe, omicron related COVID-19 outcomes

Study compared different coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination regimens.

26 Jul 2023

Disease/Infection News

Study suggests global longitudinal strain is a powerful independent predictor of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure and diabetes

Mutational accessibility: A key driver of viral evolution

Novel noninvasive test for malaria does not require a blood sample

Scientists discover a way to produce true structure of naturally-occurring anti-HIV compound

Climate change-driven extreme weather events impacting HIV control in Asia Pacific

Expert warns of the increasing risks of European holidays

New $39 million government funding to improve access to HIV treatment

Broad-spectrum influenza vaccine candidate shows safety, immunogenicity data across three dose levels

Human-swine influenza A transmission and evolution of variants

Increasing COVID-19 booster vaccine uptake: The impact of one-time personal reminder messages

Study finds that patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases had a lower antibody response than healthy controls after Omicron infection

Medical students recognize AI's potential in medicine, call for ethical education

Study provides valuable insights into the UV susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants

COVID-19 treatment: study evaluates ACEi and ARB effects on clinical outcomes

Study highlights need for integration of policy, behavior change, and risk communication in pandemic response

The role of vasomotor reactivity in COVID-19 patients

Study highlights advantages of syphilis self-testing: convenience, privacy, and rapid results

Research uncovers new insights into post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) phenotypes and impact on quality of life

Can epigenetic changes explain the strong link between age and cancer?

Heterologous booster schedules are associated with increased protection against severe, omicron related COVID-19 outcomes

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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