HIV infection leaves a 'memory' in cells

by George Washington UniversityImage of HIV. Credit: C. GoldsmithContent Providers: CDC/ C. Goldsmith, P. Feorino, E. L. Palmer, W. R. McManusThough antiretroviral therapy has made HIV a manageab

Updated on: April 16,2024 20

HIV infection leaves a 'memory' in cells

by George Washington UniversityImage of HIV. Credit: C. GoldsmithContent Providers: CDC/ C. Goldsmith, P. Feorino, E. L. Palmer, W. R. McManusThough antiretroviral therapy has made HIV a manageab

Updated on:April 16,2024 20

How to get COVID-19 antiviral pills like Paxlovid

by The Associated PressThe anti-viral drug Paxlovid is displayed in New York, Aug. 1, 2022. For some people with COVID-19, antiviral pills that can be taken at home can lessen the chances of winding u

Updated on: May 21,2024 3

How to get COVID-19 antiviral pills like Paxlovid

by The Associated PressThe anti-viral drug Paxlovid is displayed in New York, Aug. 1, 2022. For some people with COVID-19, antiviral pills that can be taken at home can lessen the chances of winding u

Updated on:May 21,2024 3

HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

by University of Montreal Hospital Research CentreMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDMost people living with HIV control the virus thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Althou

Updated on: April 16,2024 13

HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

by University of Montreal Hospital Research CentreMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDMost people living with HIV control the virus thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Althou

Updated on:April 16,2024 13

SARS-CoV-2: Alert immune system in the respiratory tract protects children from severe courses of the disease

by German Cancer Research CenterSynopsis SARS-CoV-2 infection is milder in children, but the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. This study finds increased interactions between immune

Updated on: April 22,2024 15

SARS-CoV-2: Alert immune system in the respiratory tract protects children from severe courses of the disease

by German Cancer Research CenterSynopsis SARS-CoV-2 infection is milder in children, but the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. This study finds increased interactions between immune

Updated on:April 22,2024 15

COVID-19 vaccine elicits weak antibody response in people taking immunosuppressant

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who received two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine while on TNF inhibitors—a class of immunosuppressants used

Updated on: April 12,2024 19

COVID-19 vaccine elicits weak antibody response in people taking immunosuppressant

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who received two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine while on TNF inhibitors—a class of immunosuppressants used

Updated on:April 12,2024 19

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

by Robin FosterA chlamydia vaccine has triggered immune responses in an early trial, raising hopes that one day it might help curb the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI).There is curre

Updated on: April 30,2024 0

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

by Robin FosterA chlamydia vaccine has triggered immune responses in an early trial, raising hopes that one day it might help curb the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI).There is curre

Updated on:April 30,2024 0

Study compares tuberculosis infection and disease progression rates in a prospective manner

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB), is distinct from most germs in its capacity to sil

Updated on: April 30,2024 0

Study compares tuberculosis infection and disease progression rates in a prospective manner

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB), is distinct from most germs in its capacity to sil

Updated on:April 30,2024 0

Learning from COVID-19: Why We Cannot Afford Collective Amnesia

Now, more than half a decade later, many people are eager to move on and forget the disruptions caused by lockdowns, social distancing, and relentless health protocols.

Updated on: January 22,2025 0

Learning from COVID-19: Why We Cannot Afford Collective Amnesia

Now, more than half a decade later, many people are eager to move on and forget the disruptions caused by lockdowns, social distancing, and relentless health protocols.

Updated on:January 22,2025 0

Investigators explore what factors increase susceptibility to COVID-19

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHeritability and shared environment estimates over time for SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility. a) Cumulative heritability and shared environment estimates with 95% CI. Cente

Updated on: June 14,2024 3

Investigators explore what factors increase susceptibility to COVID-19

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHeritability and shared environment estimates over time for SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility. a) Cumulative heritability and shared environment estimates with 95% CI. Cente

Updated on:June 14,2024 3

From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on the rise

by Nathan Bartlett,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe're in the midst of a bad cold and flu seasonin Australia. Along with the usual viral suspects, such as influenza,

Updated on: July 15,2024 0

From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on the rise

by Nathan Bartlett,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe're in the midst of a bad cold and flu seasonin Australia. Along with the usual viral suspects, such as influenza,

Updated on:July 15,2024 0

Race is on to make Paris Olympics mosquito-free

This is an Aedes albopictus female mosquito obtaining a blood meal from a human host. Credit: CDCFrance is scrambling to make sure that that virus-carrying tiger mosquitos, a growing menace in Europe,

Updated on: April 30,2024 0

Race is on to make Paris Olympics mosquito-free

This is an Aedes albopictus female mosquito obtaining a blood meal from a human host. Credit: CDCFrance is scrambling to make sure that that virus-carrying tiger mosquitos, a growing menace in Europe,

Updated on:April 30,2024 0

UnitedHealth vs. Patients: NYC Man's Battle to Get Lifesaving Drug Highlights Broken Health System

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder as an act of terrorism.

Updated on: December 26,2024 0

UnitedHealth vs. Patients: NYC Man's Battle to Get Lifesaving Drug Highlights Broken Health System

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder as an act of terrorism.

Updated on:December 26,2024 0