A deadly fungus may not live to see the last of us
The battle lines have finally shifted in the war against a deadly fungal disease.
Sep 30, 2026
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Infections: News and Research on Mycoses
MeSH tree: C01.150.703
Risk of death 21% lower in patients with HIV-related fungal disease who were given combination drug treatment
In a clinical trial of adults with HIV-related cryptococcal disease, those treated with a two-drug combination had a 21% lower risk of dying than those treated with just one drug. This is according to City St George's research ...
Aug 3, 2026
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Keeping drugs free of contaminants—pharmaceutical manufacturers filter medications through tiny pores
Every year, the global pharmaceutical industry produces trillions of doses of medications. Manufacturing these drugs involves several stages, and the chance of contamination increases with every step.
Jul 20, 2026
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Scientists uncover how fungi 'blind' the immune system—offering new hope against superbugs
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered that a fungus deadly to people with weakened immune systems can disable a critical defense used by neutrophils, the body's front-line, infection-fighting white blood ...
Jul 8, 2026
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Fungus threatens food and human health, researchers argue
A looming public health crisis may be spreading from Britain's fields to its hospitals, experts—which include University of Manchester scientists—have warned—with common farm chemicals potentially fueling deadly infections.
Jun 7, 2026
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New study urges earlier detection of Valley Fever as cases climb
A new study published in The Journal for Nurse Practitioners calls for a shift in how Valley fever is recognized and treated, warning that delayed diagnosis continues to prolong illness, drive unnecessary treatment and contribute ...
Jun 5, 2026
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Scientists make surprising discovery and find a possible new ally in the opioid crisis
Scientists at Bowling Green State University recently made a series of discoveries that could have wide-ranging implications for the future of the national opioid crisis. Through a partnership with the Toledo Lucas County ...
May 20, 2026
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What's the risk of infection from manicures and pedicures?
Manicures and pedicures are big business, with the global nail care market estimated to be worth US$23.5 billion. But sometimes clients visiting nail salons come away with more than beautiful nails. Several women from Perth ...
May 19, 2026
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Significant rise in valley fever cases in El Paso linked to extreme weather, dust, study finds
A new study by researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso has identified a significant rise in Valley fever cases in El Paso over the past decade and found strong connections between the disease and extreme weather, ...
Apr 29, 2026
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A shift away from traditional antifungal research: Study points toward immune reprogramming to treat candidiasis
Systemic candidiasis is an opportunistic fungal infection that has been difficult to treat effectively. Research published in a paper in the April edition of Cell Host & Microbe suggests that immune metabolic reprogramming ...
Apr 3, 2026
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