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Caseload strain linked to patient survival during delta wave of COVID-19

Caseload strain linked to patient survival during delta wave of COVID-19

by Elana GotkineAcross hospital types, there is a comparably detrimental relationship between COVID-19 caseload and patient survival, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in theAnnals

Caseload strain linked to patient survival during delta wave of COVID-19

by Elana GotkineAcross hospital types, there is a comparably detrimental relationship between COVID-19 caseload and patient survival, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in theAnnals
Mosquito-borne virus spread at 'unprecedented' levels in LA County: Climate change may make things worse

Mosquito-borne virus spread at 'unprecedented' levels in LA County: Climate change may make things worse

by Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles TimesTiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). Credit: CDCClimate change is exacerbating the risk of potentially dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in California—threatening t

Mosquito-borne virus spread at 'unprecedented' levels in LA County: Climate change may make things worse

by Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles TimesTiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). Credit: CDCClimate change is exacerbating the risk of potentially dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in California—threatening t
Historical smallpox vaccination may confer some protection against mpox disease

Historical smallpox vaccination may confer some protection against mpox disease

byUniversity of GlasgowVACV and MPXV are significantly less neutralized by sera from patients born after 1971. (a) A total of 430 serum samples were tested for their capacity to neutralize MPXV.

Historical smallpox vaccination may confer some protection against mpox disease

byUniversity of GlasgowVACV and MPXV are significantly less neutralized by sera from patients born after 1971. (a) A total of 430 serum samples were tested for their capacity to neutralize MPXV.
A new study suggests coronavirus antibodies fade over time, but how concerned should we be?

A new study suggests coronavirus antibodies fade over time, but how concerned should we be?

by Sheena Cruickshank,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageNewly released researchsuggests that levels of antibodies against the coronavirus have declined across the UK population sin

A new study suggests coronavirus antibodies fade over time, but how concerned should we be?

by Sheena Cruickshank,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageNewly released researchsuggests that levels of antibodies against the coronavirus have declined across the UK population sin
Researchers find e-cigarette use disrupts the nasal microbiome

Researchers find e-cigarette use disrupts the nasal microbiome

byUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineA participant partaking in nasal epithelial lining fluid collection. Credit: UNC Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lun

Researchers find e-cigarette use disrupts the nasal microbiome

byUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineA participant partaking in nasal epithelial lining fluid collection. Credit: UNC Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lun
Promising tuberculosis therapy safe for patients with HIV, finds study

Promising tuberculosis therapy safe for patients with HIV, finds study

byTexas Biomedical Research InstituteResearchers compare the impacts of cART by itself versus cART plus the IDO inhibitor in lung tissue of nonhuman primates with both TB and SIV. Left: Followin

Promising tuberculosis therapy safe for patients with HIV, finds study

byTexas Biomedical Research InstituteResearchers compare the impacts of cART by itself versus cART plus the IDO inhibitor in lung tissue of nonhuman primates with both TB and SIV. Left: Followin
COVID-19 antibody discovery could explain long COVID

COVID-19 antibody discovery could explain long COVID

byUniversity of VirginiaSchematic diagram illustrating the hypothesis underlying the study. The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein RBD binds ACE2 on the surface of potential host cells. The RBD has a part

COVID-19 antibody discovery could explain long COVID

byUniversity of VirginiaSchematic diagram illustrating the hypothesis underlying the study. The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein RBD binds ACE2 on the surface of potential host cells. The RBD has a part
Study identifies potential novel drug to treat tuberculosis

Study identifies potential novel drug to treat tuberculosis

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electron micrograph ofMycobacterium tuberculosisbacteria, which cause TB. Credit: NIAIDA new study published inMicrobiology Spectrum

Study identifies potential novel drug to treat tuberculosis

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electron micrograph ofMycobacterium tuberculosisbacteria, which cause TB. Credit: NIAIDA new study published inMicrobiology Spectrum
Dengue recovery linked to higher long-term health risks than COVID-19

Dengue recovery linked to higher long-term health risks than COVID-19

byNanyang Technological UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who caught dengue and recovered are more likely to face long-term health complications about a year later compared to those who

Dengue recovery linked to higher long-term health risks than COVID-19

byNanyang Technological UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who caught dengue and recovered are more likely to face long-term health complications about a year later compared to those who
New insights on inflammation in COVID-19

New insights on inflammation in COVID-19

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere cases of COVID-19 can involve extensive inflammation in the body, and clinicians have wondered if this state is similar to what are called cytokine storm s

New insights on inflammation in COVID-19

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere cases of COVID-19 can involve extensive inflammation in the body, and clinicians have wondered if this state is similar to what are called cytokine storm s
COVID-19: Not all patients develop protective antibodies

COVID-19: Not all patients develop protective antibodies

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA laboratory test developed by a study group from MedUni Vienna can determine whether COVID-19 patients develop protective antibodi

COVID-19: Not all patients develop protective antibodies

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA laboratory test developed by a study group from MedUni Vienna can determine whether COVID-19 patients develop protective antibodi
Study shows text messages can be ineffective as medication refill reminders

Study shows text messages can be ineffective as medication refill reminders

by Julia Milzer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published inJAMAreveals text message reminders for patients who delay refilling their medications

Study shows text messages can be ineffective as medication refill reminders

by Julia Milzer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published inJAMAreveals text message reminders for patients who delay refilling their medications