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New drug could help fight against treatment-resistant malaria
An international team of researchers have developed a promising new drug that could help combat the spread of treatment-resistant malaria.
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New study of seven million records reveals who gets long COVID in Australia
A study of 7 million medical records found that in Australia, patients with long COVID are more likely to be women than men, or people aged 40–59 and those living in a high socioeconomic area. They usually have pre-existing ...
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Risk for Meniere disease increased with upper respiratory infections
Individuals with a history of upper respiratory infections (URI) have an increased risk for developing Meniere disease (MD), according to a study published online Oct. 10 in Microorganisms.
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Mosquito season in southern Africa: Tonic water and vitamins won't protect you but knowing where the hotspots are will
While the emergence of colorful butterflies is a welcome sign of summer, the constant buzzing of mosquitoes is an annoying part of the season.
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Pandemic accord deal in sight as talks resume
Countries reconvened on Monday in a bid to finalize a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics, with the specter of mpox, Marburg and H5N1 adding fresh urgency to seal a deal.
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Targeting a specific gene could be key to treating hepatitis B, C and D
Chronic viral hepatitis is the long-term inflammation of the liver. It is caused by hepatitis B, C or D virus particles. Even though these viruses replicate differently, they all use the endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi pathway ...
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Seasonal affective disorder: More than feeling sad
During certain seasons of the year, you may notice changes in your energy level, sleep and interest in activities.
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Oncologist suggests steps to reduce the risk for liver cancer
Liver cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. The most common type of liver cancer in adults is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and men are more likely to develop HCC than women. It typically develops ...
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Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus
Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be "stabilizing"—a possible sign that the main epidemic for which the World Health Organization made a global emergency declaration in August might be on the decline.
Nov 3, 2024
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Researchers shed light on increased rates of severe human infections caused by Streptococcus subspecies
A concerning increase in global rates of severe invasive infections becoming resistant to key antibiotics has a team of infectious disease researchers at the Houston Methodist Research Institute studying a recently emerged ...
Nov 2, 2024
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How understanding the complex world of herpesviruses can help fight cancer
At UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, one scientist's sleepless nights are driven by the mysteries of virus-host interactions. Researcher Yoshihiro Izumiya is delving into the complex world of herpesviruses. These viruses ...
Nov 1, 2024
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AI tackles huge problem of antimicrobial resistance in intensive care
Artificial intelligence (AI) can provide same-day assessments of antimicrobial resistance for patients in intensive care—critical to preventing life-threatening sepsis.
Nov 1, 2024
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Enzymes linked to high-fat diet's impact on multiple sclerosis offer potential way to protect neurons
Research published in the journal Glia has identified crucial links between dietary choices and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Nov 1, 2024
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How Indigenous knowledge helped solve a mysterious outbreak
When a mysterious and deadly illness began to sicken members of the Navajo community in the Four Corners region of the Southwestern U.S. in 1993, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigators were stumped.
Nov 1, 2024
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COVID-19 sharply boosts risk for blood-fat disorders, find researchers
A study led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine involving more than 200,000 adults found that the COVID-19 pandemic caused a 29% increase in risk for developing dyslipidemia, a condition involving abnormal ...
Nov 1, 2024
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1990 to 2021 saw global rise in chronic kidney disease cases, deaths in women
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases and deaths in women surged worldwide between 1990 and 2021, according to a study presented at Kidney Week, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, held from Oct. 23 to ...
Nov 1, 2024
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Women, girls at lower risk of acute kidney injury: Study
Boys and men carry a greater risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) than women and girls across all age groups, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Nov 1, 2024
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Rwanda steps up measures against Rift Valley Fever
Rwanda has been stepping up measures to combat Rift Valley Fever (RVF) following the country's second outbreak in two years, amid concerns it could spread to humans.
Nov 1, 2024
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What you need to know about 'walking pneumonia'
Do you have a runny nose and nagging cough that has persisted for weeks but you've still managed to drag yourself to work and school?
Nov 1, 2024
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Dietary restriction no aid for treating Meniere disease, finds study
Dietary restrictions do not aid treatment of Meniere disease, according to a study published online Sept. 15 in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Nov 1, 2024
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Climate shifts and urbanisation drive Nepal dengue surge
Nepal is fighting a surge in dengue cases, a potentially deadly disease once unheard of in the country's high-altitude Himalayan regions, as climate change and urbanization nurture fever-bringing mosquitoes in new zones.
Nov 1, 2024
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Risk of post-COVID symptoms linked to body mass index in children
A study by the University of Pennsylvania and researchers from 26 U.S. children's hospitals has linked elevated body mass index (BMI) to a significantly higher risk of developing post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection ...
New model uses infection 'signatures' to predict who lives or dies of COVID-19
A critical challenge during the early COVID-19 pandemic was determining whether a patient would survive the infection or die from it. And even though a host of lifesaving therapeutics now spares substantially more lives than ...
Modified liver disease treatment reduces itch side effect in rat experiment
Peking University-led researchers have modified an existing treatment for liver disease that does not cause itchiness, a common side effect of existing treatments.
Researchers solve medical mystery of neurological symptoms in kids
Most people who visit a doctor when they feel unwell seek a diagnosis and a treatment plan. But for some 30 million Americans with rare diseases, their symptoms don't match well-known disease patterns, sending families on ...
Oct 31, 2024
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