Meningitis cases rising among gay men with HIV
Meningococcal disease—which includes meningitis—appears to be on the rise among Americans infected with HIV, new research reveals.
Jun 29, 2023
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Meningococcal disease—which includes meningitis—appears to be on the rise among Americans infected with HIV, new research reveals.
Jun 29, 2023
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Respiratory viruses are known for their ability to enter the body through the eyes, nose, or mouth. Our bodies know that too. The nasal cavity is well-equipped with sticky mucus that traps pathogens and serves as an important ...
Jun 27, 2023
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Kitchens can harbor all sorts of germs and bacteria. These can arrive via humans, pets, uncooked food or even plants, meaning that a high proportion of foodborne infections are acquired directly within the home.
Jun 26, 2023
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An advisory panel of the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Wednesday to recommend the first RSV vaccines for seniors.
Jun 22, 2023
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In a worrying revelation for global health, fine particulate matter, specifically particles with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 μm, has been flagged as a serious threat to populations around the world. A recent ...
Jun 21, 2023
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A study led by ISGlobal shows that the incidence of Kawasaki disease in Japan increases when fine metal-laden aerosols are detected in the atmosphere. These aerosols come from the area known as the "breadbasket of China," ...
Jun 21, 2023
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A new report published in the journal Pediatric Critical Care Medicine shares insight on the use of the Oregon Medical Coordination Center, or OMCC, to manage recent surges in pediatric critical care patients.
Jun 20, 2023
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Each omicron wave so far in Australia has had distinguishing features—the sharp rise and fall of BA.1, the widespread transmission among children and families in BA.2, a shift to more infections in older people with BA.5, ...
Jun 13, 2023
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Researchers have used heart and lung stem cells infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 to better understand how the disease impacts different organs, paving the way for more targeted treatments.
Jun 13, 2023
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A statewide pay-for-performance intervention based on a set of guidelines called Choosing Wisely reduced rates of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions to treat acute respiratory tract infections by an average of 18 percentage ...
Jun 12, 2023
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