Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Common cold virus linked to potentially fatal blood clotting disorder

Platelets, or thrombocytes, are specialized cellular fragments that form blood clots when we get scrapes and traumatic injuries. Viral infections, autoimmune disease, and other conditions can cause platelet levels to drop ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

The long-awaited RSV vaccine

Two vaccines to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are now available for those over age 60, but a vaccine to protect young children is still in development. "The Long-Awaited RSV Vaccine" provides an update ...

HIV & AIDS

Meningococcal disease cases up in persons with HIV in 2022

In 2022, there was an increase in meningococcal disease among persons with HIV, with 29 cases reported, accounting for 9.8 percent of all meningococcal disease cases, according to research published in the June 16 issue of ...

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