Netherlands reports West Nile virus death
Dutch authorities said Wednesday that a patient had died from West Nile virus, which has seen a growing number of cases in Europe this year.
Aug 26, 2026
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Encephalitis
MeSH tree: C10.228.140.430
Scientists highlight essential role of mosquito control to tackle increase in mosquito-borne diseases in Europe
Mosquito control is crucial to addressing the increase in mosquito-borne diseases in Europe such as dengue, chikungunya virus disease and West Nile virus infection, according to EU scientists from the European Center for ...
Aug 21, 2026
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West Nile virus reported in 12 European countries: EU health agency
Twelve countries in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of West Nile virus so far this year, the EU health agency said Friday, urging the continent to boost its control efforts.
Aug 21, 2026
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Brain inflammation may cast a long dementia shadow in older survivors of encephalitis
Encephalitis is a serious condition in which an infection or autoimmune response triggers inflammation of the brain. The resulting swelling can disrupt normal brain function, causing neurological changes such as confusion, ...
Tips for avoiding potentially serious mosquito-borne illnesses
West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the United States—and this summer, cases are rising unusually early. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the country has recorded ...
Aug 7, 2026
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Contagious measles case reported at California theme park
Recent visitors to the popular Universal Studios theme park in California may have been exposed to measles, the local health department said, as cases of the once-eradicated disease soar in the United States.
Aug 7, 2026
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CDC: reveals 1,955 arboviral disease cases reported in 48 states, D.C., in 2024
A total of 1,955 arboviral disease cases were reported by 48 states and the District of Columbia in 2024, 92% of which were caused by West Nile virus (WNV), according to research published in the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Aug 5, 2026
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Brain's immune cells put the brakes on out-of-control circuits in mouse model of Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that microglia—the main immune cells of the brain—play a critical role in maintaining the stability of neuronal networks in Alzheimer's disease. Crucially, this suggests ...
Jul 15, 2026
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New study provides first evidence of dopamine system injury in the brain of long COVID patients
A new brain imaging study led by researchers at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), published in eBioMedicine, provides the strongest evidence to date that long COVID is associated with injury to dopamine-releasing ...
Jul 10, 2026
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Mutations let JC polyomavirus evade antibodies, offering clues for vaccines and treatments
In people with severely compromised immune systems, JC polyomavirus can trigger an untreatable, often fatal brain disease. An international research team has identified how virus mutations can strategically interfere with ...
Jul 6, 2026
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