Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pet bearded dragons pose salmonella danger, CDC warns
Lizards called bearded dragons may not breathe fire, but they can be a source of one nasty infection: Salmonella.
Jun 17, 2024
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Cryptosporidium found in supermarket pre-washed vegetables
Cryptosporidium has been discovered in pre-washed vegetables from major supermarkets in Kent by researchers in the School of Biosciences. The research paper titled "Presence of Cryptosporidium parvum in pre‑washed vegetables ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Study: In severe COVID-19 cases, neutrophils work around the clock
The course of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infections depends not only on how aggressive the virus is, but also on the immune response of the infected individual. Using single-cell analyses, a group of researchers led by Samantha ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Will we really die from minor scratches in the future? Q&A with antibiotic resistance expert
According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of antibacterial agents, including antibiotics, has increased from 80 in 2021 to 97 in 2023. However, the health agency says there is a "pressing ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study sheds light on factors that may predispose some COVID patients to recover more slowly
Early in the pandemic, many people who had SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 began to report that they couldn't shake off their symptoms even after a month or more—unusually long for a viral infection of the upper respiratory ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Protect your eyes from summer's dangers
Summertime is primetime for the great outdoors, but that can mean new hazards for your eyes, one expert warned.
Jun 17, 2024
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'Tis the season for swimming and bacteria alerts in lakes, rivers
With summer about to start, many people flocking to their favorite swimming holes may also want to read up on bacteria warnings.
Jun 15, 2024
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Pediatrics
New rapid detection of bacteria in pediatric blood samples
Researchers have demonstrated that a new technology could quickly and accurately diagnose bloodstream infections. The study findings were reported at ASM Microbe, the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
Jun 14, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Wastewater surveillance reveals pathogens in Detroit's population, helping monitor and predict disease outbreaks
Wastewater surveillance hit the big time during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when officials started using this technique to monitor local virus levels. But my colleagues and I had been exploring wastewater's promise ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Maternal STIs linked to reduced birth weights in Papua New Guinea
Low birthweights pose major concerns in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as a leading risk factor for newborn deaths.
Jun 13, 2024
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