Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic—here's what's driving the trend
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.
May 4, 2026
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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: News and Research on Infant, Newborn, Diseases
MeSH tree: C16.614
Battery-free airway device could spot stent complications early through remote monitoring
Vanderbilt researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, have developed a novel device that can be used remotely to continuously monitor the airway stents of patients with diseases like ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Phage therapy case reveals hidden antibodies can block treatment of drug-resistant infections
A new treatment for patients with life-threatening infectious diseases is being pioneered in Melbourne by researchers at The Alfred and Monash University. VICPhage, a clinical partnership between The Alfred and Monash, is ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Gene therapy targets untreatable cystic fibrosis mutation affecting about 10% of patients
Cystic fibrosis is among the most common, known and studied genetic diseases. It affects over 100,000 people worldwide and reduces life expectancy mainly as it causes lung and respiratory problems. Over the years, scientific ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Cantaloupes recalled in four states due to Salmonella risk
Health officials in some states are warning shoppers to avoid certain cantaloupes amid concerns that they may carry Salmonella.
Apr 21, 2026
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WHO-recommended antibiotics cover only 1 in 4 neonatal sepsis infections in low- and middle-income countries
A major multi-country study has found that WHO-recommended first-line antibiotics for neonatal sepsis are likely to be effective in only one-quarter of infections in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The findings, ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Study advises against exposing newborns to sunlight through windows to prevent jaundice
Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València, the Francesc de Borja University Hospital in Gandia and the La Ribera University Hospital, through the Fisabio Foundation, have found that sunlight passing through ...
Apr 15, 2026
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New study clears the way for improving devices and treatment for respiratory disorders
A computational study shows for the first time how different parts of the human airway experience levels of pressure and friction from breathing therapy devices. Using a patient-specific 3D airway model derived from CT imaging ...
Apr 12, 2026
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Hospital audit finds siblings of children with serious conditions are overlooked, lack support
Imagine spending years living on the edge of your family's story. You know something is wrong with your brother or sister. You see the hospital visits and medication routines, the quiet worry on your parents' faces. You piece ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Low-cost preventive measures could mitigate spread of bacteria causing neonatal mortality
A new study found that a multifaceted infection prevention and control intervention could at least temporarily thwart outbreaks of infections from the Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium, a leading cause of neonatal sepsis and ...
Mar 15, 2026
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