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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Searching for a vaccine against an ancient scourge: Syphilis genetics study points to a potential target
Syphilis cases have surged worldwide, leaving public health officials scrounging for ways to stop the spread. Now, a large, collaborative study of syphilis genetics from four continents has found hints of a possible target ...
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Research IDs likely culprit that turns Klebsiella pneumoniae into a devastating, drug-resistant killer
More than a decade ago, physicians around the world began reporting cases due to a new hypervirulent strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae, which could infect and severely sicken otherwise healthy people.
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Origami paper sensors could help early detection of infectious diseases in new simple, low-cost test
Researchers at Cranfield University have developed an innovative new method for identifying biomarkers in wastewater using origami-paper sensors, enabling the tracking of infectious diseases using the camera in a mobile phone. ...
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US wastewater tests show bird flu virus limited to areas with farm animals
An extensive look at wastewater samples taken across the United States from May to July found traces of the H5N1 bird flu popping up—but only in areas populated by farm animals.
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Researchers discover potential target to treat severe anemia in patients unresponsive to standard treatments
Red blood cells are the most abundant cells in the body. It has long been known that when red blood cells break down or anemia occurs due to bleeding, the hormone erythropoietin (EPO) increases, leading to the proliferation ...
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Samples from Huanan Seafood Market provide further evidence of COVID-19 animal origins
A new international study provides a shortlist of the wildlife species present at the market from which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely arose in late 2019.
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Key biomarkers identified for predicting disability progression in multiple sclerosis
A study presented at ECTRIMS 2024 has identified critical biomarkers that can predict disability worsening in multiple sclerosis (MS). The breakthrough research has the potential to transform treatment strategies for millions ...
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Polio's last stand: The global fight for eradication
Poliomyelitis is an ancient disease that has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide for centuries. Its history is complicated by changes in the way humans adapt and live, and advancements in prevention ...
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'Pushing' kidney-stone fragments with ultrasound reduces stones' recurrence
Sometimes all it takes is a little push. That is the conclusion of a recently published study in which doctors used a handheld ultrasound device to nudge patients' kidney-stone fragments.
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Cases of COVID-19 in those with epilepsy low early in the pandemic
On a global scale, people with epilepsy reported low rates of COVID-19 early in the pandemic, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Epilepsia Open.
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Study explores social media's role in mental health during pandemic
A new study offers insight into how social media became a lifeline for mental health-related conversations during the pandemic.
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Excess body weight linked to increased risk for second primary neoplasm
Among cancer survivors, excess body weight is associated with an increased risk for a second primary malignant neoplasm, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
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People with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder face heightened risk of homelessness, researchers say
Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis. A systematic failure to provide decent and affordable housing means far too many people are ending up homeless. Rigid and unresponsive policies perpetuate adversity and fuel stigma ...
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Brain-infecting parasite found in two LA County residents: What to know about 'racoon roundworm'
Two people in Los Angeles County are sick with a rare parasitic infection known as "raccoon roundworm," according to officials.
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Study warns high serum magnesium levels in septic patients linked to increased mortality
Sepsis is one of the most common life-threatening conditions in intensive care units, with approximately 48.9 million cases reported worldwide in 2017, accounting for 19.7% of total global mortality. Given the severity of ...
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Mpox vaccines administered in Rwanda, first in Africa
Mpox vaccines have been administered in Africa for the first time, with several hundred high-risk individuals vaccinated in Rwanda, the African Union's disease control center said Thursday.
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Q&A: Aortic dissections: Are you at risk? Here's what to know
The aorta, one of the "great arteries," carries blood away from the heart to support circulation throughout the body. However, sometimes a tear in the lining of the aorta can occur, and while this is uncommon, it often requires ...
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Q&A: Will we have a 'tripledemic' this year?
There's a chill in the air, students are back in school and summer's colors are fading—cold and flu season is nearly upon us.
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DR Congo mpox vaccination campagin to begin October 2
The vaccination campaign against mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to begin on October 2, the public health institute said Thursday, as the country registered more than 24,000 cases of the virus.
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A self-help guide for chronic orofacial pain including temporomandibular disorder
Patients suffering from chronic pain in the face, mouth or jaw can now download a self-help guide proven to benefit them in managing their condition.
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Los Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes
Health officials warned Wednesday that the Los Angeles area is seeing more dengue fever cases in people who have not traveled outside the U.S. mainland, a year after the first such case was reported in California.
Sep 19, 2024
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Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard.
Sep 19, 2024
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World better positioned against mpox than for COVID: vaccine alliance
Lessons learned from the COVID pandemic have left the world in a much better position to tackle the current mpox epidemic raging in Africa, according to the Gavi vaccine alliance.
Sep 19, 2024
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Conflict, climate threaten fight against diseases: Fund
Climate change and conflicts are threatening progress in the fight against infectious diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, a group dedicating to eradicating the illnesses warned on Thursday.
Sep 19, 2024
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A gold mining town in Congo has become an mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads
Slumped on the ground over a mound of dirt, Divine Wisoba pulled weeds from her daughter's grave. The 1-month-old died from mpox in eastern Congo in August, but Wisoba, 21, was too traumatized to attend the funeral.
Sep 19, 2024
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