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Immune protection against tuberculosis reinfection driven by cells that dampen lung inflammation, shows study

Immune protection against tuberculosis reinfection driven by cells that dampen lung inflammation, shows study

byUniversity of PittsburghAnti-CD4 antibody infusion depleted CD4+Tcells across anatomic compartments in cynomolgus macaques. Credit:Immunity(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni

Immune protection against tuberculosis reinfection driven by cells that dampen lung inflammation, shows study

byUniversity of PittsburghAnti-CD4 antibody infusion depleted CD4+Tcells across anatomic compartments in cynomolgus macaques. Credit:Immunity(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni
Scientists pioneer new method for measuring immune memory and SARS-CoV-2 response in the nasal passage

Scientists pioneer new method for measuring immune memory and SARS-CoV-2 response in the nasal passage

byLa Jolla Institute for ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have published the first-ever, in-depth analysis of immune cell memory

Scientists pioneer new method for measuring immune memory and SARS-CoV-2 response in the nasal passage

byLa Jolla Institute for ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have published the first-ever, in-depth analysis of immune cell memory
Controlling mpox requires inclusive, global efforts

Controlling mpox requires inclusive, global efforts

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn 2022, mpox (formerly called monkeypox) dominated the news as outbreaks of the disease cropped up inmore than 120 cou

Controlling mpox requires inclusive, global efforts

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn 2022, mpox (formerly called monkeypox) dominated the news as outbreaks of the disease cropped up inmore than 120 cou
Long COVID: Study finds lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising

Long COVID: Study finds lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising

byUniversity at BuffaloCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsA small University at Buffalo clinical trial has found that at low doses, lithium aspartate is ineffective in treating the fatigue and

Long COVID: Study finds lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising

byUniversity at BuffaloCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsA small University at Buffalo clinical trial has found that at low doses, lithium aspartate is ineffective in treating the fatigue and
What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

by Mike StobbeThis 2014 photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito on the skin of a human host. Credit: James Gathany/CDC via

What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

by Mike StobbeThis 2014 photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito on the skin of a human host. Credit: James Gathany/CDC via
Study: Long-term exposure to air pollution, lack of green space increase hospitalization risk for respiratory conditions

Study: Long-term exposure to air pollution, lack of green space increase hospitalization risk for respiratory conditions

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLong-term exposure to air pollution and a lack of access to green spaces increase the risk of hospitalization for respiratory condition

Study: Long-term exposure to air pollution, lack of green space increase hospitalization risk for respiratory conditions

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLong-term exposure to air pollution and a lack of access to green spaces increase the risk of hospitalization for respiratory condition
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with NMO spectrum disorders and MOG-antibody-associated diseases

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with NMO spectrum disorders and MOG-antibody-associated diseases

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverLevel of Problems Experienced by Patients. Patients were able to provide levels on a scale from 0 to 5 (0 = no problems, 5 = unable/extreme problems) fo

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with NMO spectrum disorders and MOG-antibody-associated diseases

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverLevel of Problems Experienced by Patients. Patients were able to provide levels on a scale from 0 to 5 (0 = no problems, 5 = unable/extreme problems) fo
World leaders unite to embed social participation in health systems

World leaders unite to embed social participation in health systems

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time in the World Health Organization's 76-year history, world leaders have unanimously committed to put social partic

World leaders unite to embed social participation in health systems

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time in the World Health Organization's 76-year history, world leaders have unanimously committed to put social partic
As temperatures rise, so does risk for heat-related illness

As temperatures rise, so does risk for heat-related illness

by Teresa Saenz,Texas A&M UniversityStaying properly hydrated throughout the day is one of the most important steps for avoiding serious heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heatst

As temperatures rise, so does risk for heat-related illness

by Teresa Saenz,Texas A&M UniversityStaying properly hydrated throughout the day is one of the most important steps for avoiding serious heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heatst
Study indicates vaccines targeting nose, mouth may be key to controlling spread of COVID-19

Study indicates vaccines targeting nose, mouth may be key to controlling spread of COVID-19

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe lightning-fast development of COVID-19 vaccines just months after the virus appeared was a triumph of modern scien

Study indicates vaccines targeting nose, mouth may be key to controlling spread of COVID-19

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe lightning-fast development of COVID-19 vaccines just months after the virus appeared was a triumph of modern scien
US investigating potential human-to-human bird flu transmission

US investigating potential human-to-human bird flu transmission

by Rthvika Suvarna, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealth authorities in the U.S. are studying seven people who developed influenza symptoms after being exposed to a Missouri bird flu

US investigating potential human-to-human bird flu transmission

by Rthvika Suvarna, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealth authorities in the U.S. are studying seven people who developed influenza symptoms after being exposed to a Missouri bird flu