Topical mupirocin lowers lupus inflammation, study finds
Systemic lupus erythematosus, more commonly known as lupus, has a variety of symptoms and room for improvement when it comes to treatment.
Jan 29, 2025
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Bacteria: News and Research on Staphylococcus aureus
MeSH tree: B03.353.500.750.750.100
S. aureus thwarts vaccines by turning on a protein that halts immune response, scientists reveal
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a major cause of skin and soft tissue infections that can sometimes lead to sepsis and toxic shock syndrome. The microbe poses a significant threat to public health, made worse by the ...
Dec 16, 2024
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Secondhand clothes can be swimming in germs—what vintage shoppers need to know
Demand for secondhand and vintage clothing has surged within the last few years. Pre-owned fashion is seen by many consumers as a cheaper, more environmentally friendly way to expand their wardrobe.
Nov 10, 2024
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Genome sequencing developed to trace COVID now protects babies in intensive care from infectious diseases
Anyone who has spent time inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) knows it's intense.
Oct 21, 2024
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Travelers' phones pose potential risks to public health and biosecurity
Knowledge and ideas circulate freely at international conferences but so do germs carried from abroad on mobile phones, a new study shows.
Sep 30, 2024
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Researchers find e-cigarette use disrupts the nasal microbiome
The nose plays more roles than merely allowing us to smell and shaping our facial profiles. It also acts as a gatekeeper for the respiratory tract, capable of preventing bacteria and other pathogens from leaving the nasal ...
Aug 26, 2024
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Identifying the true danger of antimicrobial resistance in Australian kids
One out of every 10 children with a bloodstream infection are infected with a multi-drug resistant organism in the nation's first-ever surveillance study investigating the prevalence of pediatric antimicrobial resistance ...
Aug 22, 2024
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New period product offers progress in women's health
Bryan Hsu is tackling an area of research that has long been neglected—menstrual products.
Jul 10, 2024
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Scientists discover how to improve vaccine response to potentially deadly bacterium
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have taken a leap forward in understanding how we might fight back against the potentially deadly MRSA bacterium. They have shown in an animal model that targeting a key suppressive ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Scientists reveal why some people with the flu may be more contagious
EPFL scientists have discovered that in indoor spaces, droplets containing the flu virus will remain infectious for longer when they also contain certain types of bacteria found in our respiratory tract. This finding provides ...
Jun 26, 2024
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