India probes mystery illness after 17 die: Reports
Authorities in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir were investigating a mysterious disease that has claimed the lives of 17 people, local media reports said Saturday.
Jan 25, 2025
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Long read sequencing reveals more genetic information while cutting time and cost of rare disease diagnoses
One in every 10 people worldwide is impacted by a rare genetic disease but about 50% of them remain undiagnosed despite rapid increases in genetic technology and testing. Even when a person does have access to testing, the ...
Jan 24, 2025
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Personalized COVID-19 protection: Study finds scalable tests identify at-risk individuals
New research emphasizes the need for ongoing COVID-19 protection for people with weakened immune systems, with scalable tests helping identify those most at risk to enable tailored strategies.
Jan 24, 2025
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Symptoms of viral influenza, COVID-19, norovirus, and RSV can be signs of potential heart complications, warn experts
With a recent surge in influenza, COVID-19, norovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses, it's critical to pay close attention to your heart and symptoms—especially if you have heart disease ...
Jan 24, 2025
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Bird flu outbreak forces culling of 100,000 ducks, threatening last duck farm in long island
The last duck farm on New York's Long Island is facing an uncertain future after a bird flu outbreak forced the culling of nearly 100,000 ducks.
Jan 24, 2025
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AI models forecast COVID-19 risks and treatment for hospitalized patients
Seasonal influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are actively circulating throughout the United States. These respiratory illnesses are contributing to widespread health concerns, with cases being reported ...
Jan 24, 2025
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Scientists identify molecular 'fingerprint' of long COVID in children's blood
One day, long COVID in children could be objectively diagnosed with a blood test, thanks to the help of artificial intelligence (AI). In fact, a study by the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome campus—Fondazione ...
Jan 24, 2025
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Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of norovirus in November, December, following national trend
Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December—a dramatic increase from previous years, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Jan 24, 2025
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Long COVID symptoms linger: Study shows no major changes in second year
Two-thirds of people with post-COVID-19 syndrome have persistent, objective symptoms—including reduced physical exercise capacity and reduced cognitive test performances—for a year or more, with no major changes in symptom ...
Jan 23, 2025
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A matrix instead of a number: New model reimagines R for infectious disease spread
In 1991, U.S. sociologist Scott Feld wrote, "Your friends have more friends than you do." Feld's so-called friendship paradox states that the friends of any given person have more friends on average than the person themselves. ...
Jan 23, 2025
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From high-altitude hiking to sleep apnea, study explores impacts on male fertility
Medical conditions that deprive the testes of oxygen, such as sleep apnea, may be contributing to the decline in male fertility observed over the past 50 years, a new study suggests.
Jan 23, 2025
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COVID-19 patients with pulmonary fibrosis show unexpected lung improvement
Pulmonary fibrosis is a rare, chronic disease that causes scarring in the lungs, making breathing difficult for people who suffer with it. And, as University of South Florida pulmonologist Dr. Jose Herazo-Maya knows all too ...
Jan 23, 2025
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Cancer survivors face steep costs for essential medical equipment
A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has examined the financial burden of different medical services—including outpatient care, inpatient care, prescription drugs and physical therapy—on cancer survivors. ...
Jan 23, 2025
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Tailored guidelines and reduced stigma needed to tackle leprosy, Irish case study reveals
A case report published in Eurosurveillance on an adult with an imported case of leprosy in Ireland shows that there are notable challenges in tackling the disease in settings where it is rare.
Jan 23, 2025
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'Every blast is an open wound': How the chaos of war breeds deadly superbugs that spread around the world
The war in Gaza will leave its mark in many ways, long after the recently negotiated ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Jan 23, 2025
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Adverse childhood experiences influence potentially dangerous firearm-related behavior in adulthood
Researchers at Rutgers University have found that adverse childhood experiences can make people more sensitive to potential threats from others, which in turn increases their risk of engaging in defensive gun use in adulthood.
Jan 23, 2025
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Death toll from Tanzania Marburg outbreak rises to nine
An outbreak of the Marburg virus has killed nine people in Tanzania, Africa's health agency said Thursday, up from eight suspected deaths reported by the World Health Organization last week.
Jan 23, 2025
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Epilepsy patient samples offer unprecedented insights on brain receptors linked to disorders
Certain proteins found in the human brain have long been known to be critical to controlling how brain cells communicate with each other. So-called GABAA receptors are proteins that control the flow of ions into and out of ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome biomarker discovery could identify babies at risk
New University of Virginia School of Medicine research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) within blood samples could open the door to simple tests to identify babies at risk. The research is ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID, study shows
Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID, with women aged 40 to 55 years having the highest propensity, according to a study led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Ultrasensitive test detects and serially monitors intact virus levels in COVID-19 patients
Investigators from Mass General Brigham have found that a method originally designed for cancer detection can also identify and monitor even tiny amounts of SARS-CoV-2 intact viral particles in blood and other fluids from ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Pain medicine fellowship applications drop 45% over four years
Nearly a quarter of adults in the U.S. have chronic pain, but a new study from the UC Davis School of Medicine shows a concerning drop in residents applying to pain medicine fellowship programs.
Jan 22, 2025
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Pilot study highlights critical gaps in patients' osteoporosis awareness and management
Although osteoporosis and related fractures impose a significant and growing burden, the management of this disease, even following fractures, is on the decline. A pilot study published in Archives of Osteoporosis and carried ...
Jan 22, 2025
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