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New research on long COVID prevalence and risk factors

Early in the pandemic, many people who had SARS-Cov-2 infection or COVID-19 began to report that they couldn't shake off their symptoms even after a month or more - unusually long for a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract - or developed new, persistent symptoms soon after the infection cleared.

18 Jun 2024

Pediatric RSV infections surged 2017-23, straining U.S. hospitals

A recent study found a significant post-pandemic surge in pediatric RSV infections, with increased hospitalizations and respiratory support needs, especially among older children.

18 Jun 2024

Microplastics in rivers harbor unique microbial communities, spreading antibiotic resistance

Researchers discovered distinct bacterial and viral communities on microplastics in the Beilun River, highlighting potential health risks and the spread of antibiotic-resistance genes.

17 Jun 2024

Exploring the advancements of Traditional Chinese Medicine to combat African Swine Fever

African Swine Fever (ASF) poses a grave threat to the swine industry, with the virus causing severe economic and agricultural disruptions since its emergence in China in 2018.

17 Jun 2024

INTEGRA Biosciences announces the appointment of a new board member

INTEGRA Biosciences is excited to welcome Line Stigen Raquet as a non-executive board member.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 17 Jun 2024

Americans with HIV are living longer. Federal spending isn’t keeping up.

Malcolm Reid recently marked the anniversary of his HIV diagnosis on Facebook. "Diagnosed with HIV 28 years ago, AND TODAY I THRIVE," he wrote in a post in April, which garnered dozens of responses.

17 Jun 2024

Can ChatGPT aid in patient education for benign prostate enlargement?

The accuracy and quality of ChatGPT’s responses on male lower urinary tract symptoms indicative of benign prostate enlargement.

17 Jun 2024

At-home antibody tests could drive higher COVID-19 booster rates, new research finds

The feasibility and benefits of lateral flow assay (LFA)-based antibody tests for detecting inadequate COVID-19 immunity.

17 Jun 2024

Wegovy and Ozempic linked to reduced incidence and recurrence of alcohol abuse or dependence, study suggests

Researchers investigated the potential therapeutic benefits of semaglutide for alcohol use disorders.

14 Jun 2024

Study shows increase in mandatory flu vaccinations for hospital staff

In just a few months, hospitals and health systems nationwide will start working to vaccinate as many staff as possible against the flu.

13 Jun 2024

Gavi announces funding for human rabies vaccines in global effort to eliminate disease

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with partners, is announcing support for human rabies vaccines for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunization.

13 Jun 2024

Large-scale study presents findings on implications of plant vs animal ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular disease risk

In the present study, researchers investigated cardiovascular disease risk among British individuals based on their dietary intake of food groups of plant or animal origin and food processing categories.

13 Jun 2024

Access to urban vegetation can mitigate asthma risk for children, study finds

How urban vegetation and exposure to pollen are linked to the incidence of childhood asthma.

13 Jun 2024

Study confirms no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism

A study in the International Journal of Impotence Research found no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism, with priapism occurring across all COVID-19 severity levels and treatments remaining effective.

13 Jun 2024

Changing antibiotic delivery method improves sepsis outcomes globally

Changing the way antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis will save thousands of lives a year globally, according to research by The University of Queensland and The George Institute for Global Health.

12 Jun 2024

Antenatal COVID-19 vaccination shown to be safe for pregnant women and their babies

A study in Obstetrics & Gynecology finds that antenatal COVID-19 vaccination does not increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, confirming vaccine safety for pregnant women.

12 Jun 2024

Rising syphilis cases highlight gaps in public knowledge on symptoms and treatment

Syphilis cases are on the rise around the globe, but many Americans don't know the symptoms.

12 Jun 2024

Nasal microbiota composition predicts sepsis with high accuracy in ICU settings

The nasal microbiota of intensive care unit (ICU) patients effectively distinguishes sepsis from non-septic cases and outperforms analyzing the gut microbiota to predict sepsis, according to a new study published in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

12 Jun 2024

AI revolutionizes malaria diagnosis with 97.57% accuracy using EfficientNet

AI tool that uses deep learning to examine red blood cell images in blood smears for the timely detection of malaria.

12 Jun 2024

H5N1 influenza outbreak in Texas dairy cattle sparks multi-species transmission concerns

Study identifies H5N1 influenza as the cause of an outbreak among dairy cattle in Texas, highlighting the risk of multi-species viral transmission and potential implications for human health.

11 Jun 2024

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Disease/Infection News

New research on long COVID prevalence and risk factors

Pediatric RSV infections surged 2017-23, straining U.S. hospitals

Microplastics in rivers harbor unique microbial communities, spreading antibiotic resistance

Exploring the advancements of Traditional Chinese Medicine to combat African Swine Fever

INTEGRA Biosciences announces the appointment of a new board member

Americans with HIV are living longer. Federal spending isn’t keeping up.

Can ChatGPT aid in patient education for benign prostate enlargement?

At-home antibody tests could drive higher COVID-19 booster rates, new research finds

Wegovy and Ozempic linked to reduced incidence and recurrence of alcohol abuse or dependence, study suggests

Study shows increase in mandatory flu vaccinations for hospital staff

Gavi announces funding for human rabies vaccines in global effort to eliminate disease

Large-scale study presents findings on implications of plant vs animal ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular disease risk

Access to urban vegetation can mitigate asthma risk for children, study finds

Study confirms no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism

Changing antibiotic delivery method improves sepsis outcomes globally

Antenatal COVID-19 vaccination shown to be safe for pregnant women and their babies

Rising syphilis cases highlight gaps in public knowledge on symptoms and treatment

Nasal microbiota composition predicts sepsis with high accuracy in ICU settings

AI revolutionizes malaria diagnosis with 97.57% accuracy using EfficientNet

H5N1 influenza outbreak in Texas dairy cattle sparks multi-species transmission concerns

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