Unprecedented 'black mold' meningitis a challenge
(AP)—The black mold creeping into the spines of hundreds of Americans who got tainted shots for back pain marks uncharted medical territory.
Oct 25, 2012
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(AP)—The black mold creeping into the spines of hundreds of Americans who got tainted shots for back pain marks uncharted medical territory.
Oct 25, 2012
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A team of researchers has reported a novel method for tracking CD4+ T cells in people infected with HIV. CD4+ T cells are critical for immune defense against an array of pathogens and are a primary target of HIV. In the study, ...
Feb 3, 2014
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Efficient immune protection requires the ability to rapidly recognize intruders that the body has encountered in the past. This is achieved via 'memory' B cells, which develop following immune system activation by a virus, ...
Feb 15, 2013
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With drug resistance on the rise and the emergence of increasingly deadly viral pathogens, scientists must develop a better understanding of the human immune system and its adaptability in order to take full advantage of ...
Apr 28, 2015
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Although seldom fatal, persistent infection by chikungunya virus (CHIKV) afflicts patients with joint pain lasting months or even years. This insect-borne virus has received relatively little scientific attention in the 50 ...
Jul 3, 2013
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Every year, more than 16,000 Americans die as a result of what's known as an "aortic dissection"—a catastrophic rupture of the aorta, the body's largest artery. Once thought to be a simple structural failure, aortic dissection ...
Jun 20, 2013
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Conventional dendritic cells (cDCs) are the immune system's patrol. They recognize foreign threats and trigger a defensive response, while restraining immune reactions against inappropriate targets like host proteins. They ...
Nov 30, 2012
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Tuberculosis is a major global problem, affecting 2 billion people worldwide and causing an estimated 2 million deaths annually. Western countries are once again tackling the disease, with recent outbreaks in Los Angeles ...
Feb 25, 2014
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When pathogens invade the body, the immune system must react immediately to prevent or contain an infection. But how do our defense cells stay ready when no attacker is in sight?
Apr 24, 2024
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Kansas State University researchers are defeating persistent bacteria known for causing infections in hospitals.
Jul 17, 2013
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