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Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology

Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesUCLA researchers have developed an AI-enabled technology that could lead to single-tier Lyme disease testing with faster results. Credit: Raje

Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesUCLA researchers have developed an AI-enabled technology that could lead to single-tier Lyme disease testing with faster results. Credit: Raje
Minority patients with rheumatic diseases have worse COVID-19 outcomes

Minority patients with rheumatic diseases have worse COVID-19 outcomes

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, reveals that people of color with rheumatic

Minority patients with rheumatic diseases have worse COVID-19 outcomes

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, reveals that people of color with rheumatic
Study explores link between antibiotic use in aged care and superbug spread

Study explores link between antibiotic use in aged care and superbug spread

byFlinders UniversityEffect of antibiotic exposure on the elderly gut microbiome and resistome. Credit:Journal of Infection(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2024.106243There's an urgen

Study explores link between antibiotic use in aged care and superbug spread

byFlinders UniversityEffect of antibiotic exposure on the elderly gut microbiome and resistome. Credit:Journal of Infection(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2024.106243There's an urgen
Clean out old medications safely say physicians

Clean out old medications safely say physicians

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNational Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 26. Leftover or expired medications can be dangerous if not disposed of properly. Safely ge

Clean out old medications safely say physicians

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNational Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 26. Leftover or expired medications can be dangerous if not disposed of properly. Safely ge
'Perfect storm' of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic

'Perfect storm' of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout enabled a "perfect storm" for deepening health ine

'Perfect storm' of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout enabled a "perfect storm" for deepening health ine
Study finds higher SARS-CoV-2 risk in obese individuals

Study finds higher SARS-CoV-2 risk in obese individuals

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study finds an increased risk of developing a productive SARS-CoV-2 infection in obese people. Obesity is known to predict worse outcomes and higher mor

Study finds higher SARS-CoV-2 risk in obese individuals

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study finds an increased risk of developing a productive SARS-CoV-2 infection in obese people. Obesity is known to predict worse outcomes and higher mor
Concerns over potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers

Concerns over potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter information and regulation are essential to protect consumers from potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers,&nbs

Concerns over potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter information and regulation are essential to protect consumers from potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers,&nbs
Fat-free mass-based dosing: A superior antibiotic regimen for newborns

Fat-free mass-based dosing: A superior antibiotic regimen for newborns

by Cactus CommunicationsPremature babies and babies with low birth weight have a significantly high Cmax compared to term babies and babies with a healthy body weight at birth. Credit: Dr. Kannan Srid

Fat-free mass-based dosing: A superior antibiotic regimen for newborns

by Cactus CommunicationsPremature babies and babies with low birth weight have a significantly high Cmax compared to term babies and babies with a healthy body weight at birth. Credit: Dr. Kannan Srid
Researchers draw insights from COVID-19 to inform improved health care in times of crisis

Researchers draw insights from COVID-19 to inform improved health care in times of crisis

by Katie Malatino,Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteAdaptive responses to successive disruptions in health care systems. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03103-6Am

Researchers draw insights from COVID-19 to inform improved health care in times of crisis

by Katie Malatino,Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteAdaptive responses to successive disruptions in health care systems. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03103-6Am
Accelerated progression to T1D during pandemic seen for presymptomatic youth

Accelerated progression to T1D during pandemic seen for presymptomatic youth

by Elana GotkineFor youth with presymptomatic type 1 diabetes, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with accelerated progression to clinical disease, especially among those with COVID-19 infection, ac

Accelerated progression to T1D during pandemic seen for presymptomatic youth

by Elana GotkineFor youth with presymptomatic type 1 diabetes, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with accelerated progression to clinical disease, especially among those with COVID-19 infection, ac
Travelers' phones pose potential risks to public health and biosecurity

Travelers' phones pose potential risks to public health and biosecurity

byBond UniversityCredit:Infection, Disease & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2024.08.004Knowledge and ideas circulate freely at international conferences but so do germs carried

Travelers' phones pose potential risks to public health and biosecurity

byBond UniversityCredit:Infection, Disease & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2024.08.004Knowledge and ideas circulate freely at international conferences but so do germs carried