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Couples help researchers discover gene that may afford protection against COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health worker Maria Tereza Malheiros Sapienza's curiosity was aroused by her immunity to SARS-CoV-2: her husband, Marcelo Sapienza, a physician, was infected twice (in April 2020 and January ...

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Relative of deadly Hendra virus discovered in the US

Researchers at the University of Queensland have identified the first henipavirus in North America. Dr. Rhys Parry from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said Camp Hill virus was confirmed in shrews in the ...

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TB or not TB? A new clinician decision support tool for tuberculosis

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programs are tasked with implementing the appropriate isolation of patients with suspected or confirmed communicable diseases to reduce the risk of health care-associated infections ...

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Weather patterns influence Salmonella outbreaks, study reveals

Climate change is impacting the spread of Salmonella, according to new research from the University of Surrey. This research follows previous work by the team, which found that weather change is leading to the spread of dangerous ...

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Q&A: Does bird flu affect my food?

Bird flu (avian influenza) has become an increased concern in the health community throughout the United States.

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CDC ordered to end WHO collaboration

Staff at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been told to stop communication with the World Health Organization (WHO), in the wake of President Donald Trump's order withdrawing from the health agency.

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New strain of bird flu confirmed in US

A new strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a duck farm in California, the first time the variant has been discovered in poultry in the United States, an international agency said.

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AI tool maps hidden links between diseases

An AI-powered tool from KAUST researchers is helping scientists trace hidden connections between diseases, revealing insights into how one illness might lead to another and, by extension, how treating one illness could help ...

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HMPV: Understanding its spread, symptoms, and prevention tips

You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in China. But Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at ...

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Bird flu concerns prompt new FDA guidance on raw pet food safety

Reports of cats becoming seriously ill or dying after consuming raw pet food or milk tainted with the deadly bird flu virus have prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to urge pet food manufacturers to take ...

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Students develop AI model for middle ear disease detection

Understanding the middle ear is essential—not only for hearing but also for balance and quality of life. According to the National Institutes of Health, in the U.S., one in eight adults has hearing loss, and nearly 28% ...

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The lived experience of Australians with disabilities during COVID

Disruptions to support services during the COVID-19 pandemic led Australians with disabilities to report significant declines in life satisfaction and mental health, a new study from Flinders University has found.

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Air pollution linked to eczema—new research

If you live in a city or near a busy road, it might not just be your lungs bearing the brunt of air pollution—your skin could be suffering too. A recent study has found a significant link between high levels of fine particulate ...

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Early screening for syphilis in pregnancy recommended by task force

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends early screening for syphilis infection in all pregnant women (grade A recommendation). This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation statement published ...

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WHO approves second mpox vaccine

The World Health Organization on Tuesday approved an mpox vaccine from Japanese pharma company KM Biologics for emergency use, the second one to get the agency's seal of approval.

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Scientists analyze virus protein structure to advance RSV vaccines

In most people, the lung-infecting pathogens known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) trigger mild cold-like symptoms. But in infants and seniors, these viruses can cause severe pneumonia ...

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The reality of RSV: Doctor explains who should get vaccinated

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is something many parents know as a cause of bronchiolitis, but others may not have heard of it until recently. RSV causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It's common in ...

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Urban mosquito sparks malaria surge in East Africa

The spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fueling a surge in malaria that could reverse decades of progress against the disease, experts say.

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Djibouti experiments with GM mosquito against malaria

Tens of thousands of genetically modified mosquitos are being released every week in Djibouti as the tiny Horn of Africa state experiments with a new weapon against an unprecedented malaria surge.

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A new strategy to enhance gene therapy for sickle cell disease

Researchers described a promising new approach for using gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease in the journal Human Gene Therapy. To improve the efficacy of gene therapy when using anti-sickling beta globin gene transfer, ...

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Study links phosphate levels to kidney damage markers

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have found that the phosphate concentration in proximal tubule fluid, estimated from urine and blood tests, is associated with elevated renal tubular damage markers.