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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Those living with polio say don't forget
Polio ravaged human bodies for hundreds of years, but the misery began to wane 70 years ago when two polio vaccines developed in the U.S. halted the virus' spread.
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Antiviral chewing gum shows promise in reducing influenza and herpes spread
In today's interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N1, SARS, Ebola, Zika, and H5N1 (bird flu) viruses—all of which have had significant ...
Apr 5, 2025
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US has twice as many measles cases so far this year than in all of 2024
The U.S. now has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024, with Texas reporting another large jump in cases and hospitalizations on Friday.
Apr 5, 2025
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Mexico confirms country's first human case of bird flu in a 3-year-old girl
A 3-year-old girl from the western state of Durango is Mexico's first confirmed human case of bird flu, health officials said Friday.
Apr 5, 2025
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Hospital study finds C. diff spreads three times more than thought
One of the most common health-care-associated infections spreads within intensive care units (ICUs) more than three times more than previously thought, new research has found.
Apr 4, 2025
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How a small number of mutations can fuel outbreaks of western equine encephalitis virus
New research shows how small shifts in the molecular makeup of a virus can profoundly alter its fate. These shifts could turn a deadly pathogen into a harmless bug or supercharge a relatively benign virus, influencing its ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Molecular stool test could improve detection of tuberculosis in adults with HIV
The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with HIV.
Apr 4, 2025
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Study reveals that bedsores are more likely in short-staffed hospitals leaning on nurse OT, travel nurses
Hospitals could be short-changing patients if they lean too heavily on nurse staffing agencies or overtime hours, a new study says.
Apr 4, 2025
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in children may be underestimated, study indicates
Out of 206 fourth-grade students, 19 met criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This was found in a pilot study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. The results indicate that birth defects caused by alcohol ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Measles spreads to central Texas; 5 states have active outbreaks
Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico reported new measles cases this week, with the outbreak expanding for the first time into central Texas.
Apr 4, 2025
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Cocoa extract fails to prevent age-related vision loss, clinical trial finds
Brigham and Women's Hospital-led research reports no significant long-term benefit of cocoa flavanol supplementation in preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The paper is published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology.
Study exposes huge levels of untargeted antibiotic prescribing
Doctors are prescribing antibiotics for tens of thousands of patients with infections, with little or no consideration of prognosis and the risk of the infection worsening, according to a new study led by University of Manchester ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Researchers develop nasal spray H5N1 avian influenza vaccine
The State Key Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the InnoHK Center for Virology, Vaccinology and Therapeutics (CVVT) have pioneered an influenza virus vector-based nasal spray ...
Apr 3, 2025
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New way to grow iPS cell-derived kidney progenitor cells may lead to renal regenerative therapies
Professor Kenji Osafune (Department of Cell Growth and Differentiation) and his team of researchers have devised an effective means to grow iPS cell-derived kidney progenitor cells, paving the way for renal regenerative therapies ...
Apr 3, 2025
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More fruit and less processed meat: A recipe for fewer diseases in the Netherlands by 2050
The Netherlands could have approximately 20% fewer new cases of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and strokes by 2050, if all Dutch citizens were to consume two pieces of fruit daily and refrain from eating processed meat ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Successful therapy confirmed for newborns with fatal metabolic disorder MoCD type A
The drug fosdenopterin/rcPMP considerably improves the chances of survival and developmental progress in infants with molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD type A), a rare and life-threatening genetic condition causing an ...
Apr 3, 2025
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World-first guidelines developed for complicated UTIs in children
A new guideline on complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) could redefine treatment in Australia and globally.
Apr 3, 2025
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Novel probiotic strain proves more effective for treating a common intestinal infection
Giardiasis, caused by the protozoan Giardia intestinalis, is the leading cause of intestinal parasitic infections in humans and pets, in particular dogs. Some of the main symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Frequent exposure to gun violence is associated with depression, suicide and mental health
Exposure to gun violence can severely impact one's mental health, often leading to depression, suicidal ideation and increased need for mental health support and resources, according to a Rutgers Health study.
Apr 3, 2025
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Earlier diagnosis and better care needed for patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis and long COVID
Significant improvement in the diagnosis and care of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and long COVID is urgently needed across NHS and social care services, according to a new report.
Apr 3, 2025
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FDA approves Qfitlia to cut bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Sanofi's Qfitlia (fitusiran) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with ...
Apr 3, 2025
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With measles on the rise, nurse practitioners can help address vaccine hesitancy, expert says
Listening, building trust and providing evidence-based resources are just some of the ways that nurse practitioners, or NPs, can play an impactful role in addressing vaccine hesitancy and combating misinformation.
Apr 3, 2025
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Montana may start collecting immunization data again amid US measles outbreak
When epidemiologist Sophia Newcomer tries to evaluate how well Montana might be able to ward off the measles outbreak spreading across the U.S., she doesn't have much data to work with.
Apr 3, 2025
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New COVID-19 drug shows greater promise against resistant viral strains
Rutgers Health researchers have developed an oral antiviral drug candidate for COVID-19 that could overcome major limitations of Paxlovid, currently the most prescribed oral treatment.
Apr 2, 2025
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Tick-borne disease vaccines: 'IscREAM' library reveals potential targets
New research led by Yale School of Medicine (YSM) advances the goals of creating a diagnostic test and vaccines for tick-borne diseases. The study was published March 26 in Science Translational Medicine.
Apr 2, 2025
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