Measles cases surge 20%, global study shows

An electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. GoldsmithMeasles infections soared by a fifth last year to over 10 million cases globally, revealing alarming gaps in v

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Measles cases surge 20%, global study shows

An electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. GoldsmithMeasles infections soared by a fifth last year to over 10 million cases globally, revealing alarming gaps in v

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Complications common with controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in sickle cell anemia

by Elana GotkineMany individuals with sickle cell anemia undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) with oocyte cryopreservation (OC) have complications, according to a study scheduled for p

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Complications common with controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in sickle cell anemia

by Elana GotkineMany individuals with sickle cell anemia undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) with oocyte cryopreservation (OC) have complications, according to a study scheduled for p

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Zinc deficiency promotes Acinetobacter lung infection, mouse study shows

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterZn-deficient mice produce higher levels of IL-13. Credit:Nature Microbiology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41564-024-01849-wDietary zinc deficiency promo

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Zinc deficiency promotes Acinetobacter lung infection, mouse study shows

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterZn-deficient mice produce higher levels of IL-13. Credit:Nature Microbiology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41564-024-01849-wDietary zinc deficiency promo

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Smarter blood tests could deliver faster diagnoses and improved outcomes

by Dalin Clark,Michigan State UniversitySmall molecule modulation of protein corona significantly enhances deep plasma proteome profiling. Credit: Mahmoudi GroupMedical professionals have long k

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Smarter blood tests could deliver faster diagnoses and improved outcomes

by Dalin Clark,Michigan State UniversitySmall molecule modulation of protein corona significantly enhances deep plasma proteome profiling. Credit: Mahmoudi GroupMedical professionals have long k

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COVID-19 hitches a ride on mucus to spread deep into lungs, live imaging shows

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityInverted ALI culture models support MCC. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53791-4The COVID-19 virus spreads via muc

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COVID-19 hitches a ride on mucus to spread deep into lungs, live imaging shows

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityInverted ALI culture models support MCC. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53791-4The COVID-19 virus spreads via muc

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Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection

byUniversity of OxfordIncidence rate of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms in the infected cohort. Note: Plots have been scaled independently so that all incidences can be visualized. Credit:eCl

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Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection

byUniversity of OxfordIncidence rate of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms in the infected cohort. Note: Plots have been scaled independently so that all incidences can be visualized. Credit:eCl

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Competitive swimming program for young people with severe cerebral palsy reverses motor decline

byUniversity of QueenslandParaSTART participant Nate preparing for a swim training session. Credit: ParaSTART program, University of QueenslandA competitive swimming program developed by Univers

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Competitive swimming program for young people with severe cerebral palsy reverses motor decline

byUniversity of QueenslandParaSTART participant Nate preparing for a swim training session. Credit: ParaSTART program, University of QueenslandA competitive swimming program developed by Univers

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New cell model reveals how hepatitis E viruses affect nerve cells

by Meike Drießen,Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCredit: Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumHepatitis E viruses (HEV) typically cause liver infections. They can, however, also infect other organs and cause neurolo

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New cell model reveals how hepatitis E viruses affect nerve cells

by Meike Drießen,Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCredit: Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumHepatitis E viruses (HEV) typically cause liver infections. They can, however, also infect other organs and cause neurolo

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NZ's plan to withhold COVID inquiry findings until 2026 leaves the country ill-prepared for the next pandemic

by Shaun Hendy and Michael Plank,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first report from aRoyal Commission of Inquiryto review New Zealand's response to the COVID pandemic

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NZ's plan to withhold COVID inquiry findings until 2026 leaves the country ill-prepared for the next pandemic

by Shaun Hendy and Michael Plank,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first report from aRoyal Commission of Inquiryto review New Zealand's response to the COVID pandemic

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Scientists develop novel plug-and-play test to evaluate T cell immunotherapy effectiveness

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolT cells are removed from the patient's body, engineered to fight disease, then infused back into the patient's bloodstream. At the point of infusion, and at vari

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Scientists develop novel plug-and-play test to evaluate T cell immunotherapy effectiveness

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolT cells are removed from the patient's body, engineered to fight disease, then infused back into the patient's bloodstream. At the point of infusion, and at vari

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Uganda study reports first evidence of resistance to vital antimalarial in children with severe malaria

byLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMutations in malarial parasites linked to artemisinin-resistance in Southeast Asia have now been found in Afri

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Uganda study reports first evidence of resistance to vital antimalarial in children with severe malaria

byLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMutations in malarial parasites linked to artemisinin-resistance in Southeast Asia have now been found in Afri

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Discovery enables effective use of gene therapy for muscular dystrophies and other large-gene diseases

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGene therapy can effectively treat various diseases, but for some debilitating conditions like muscular dystrophies there

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Discovery enables effective use of gene therapy for muscular dystrophies and other large-gene diseases

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGene therapy can effectively treat various diseases, but for some debilitating conditions like muscular dystrophies there

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