Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
As monkeypox cases rise, health expert says travelers shouldn't worry about casual contact
As monkeypox spreads, travelers may be concerned about the risk to their health.
Jul 27, 2022
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A smart monkeypox vaccine strategy will be key, experts say
"Eventually we can bring this under control."
Jul 22, 2022
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Medications
Antivirals, some antibodies found to work well against BA.2 Omicron variant of COVID-19 virus
The antiviral therapies remdesivir, molnupiravir, and the active ingredient in Pfizer's Paxlovid pill (nirmatrelvir), remain effective in laboratory tests against the BA.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Mar 10, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Consumer Health: Understanding cervical cancer risk
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about cervical cancer risk factors.
Jan 28, 2022
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Medications
A new medication uses protein against SARS-CoV-2
Vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus have been made possible by an unprecedented worldwide collaboration. But medications against COVID-19 have as yet seen only partial success. With the support of the Bavarian Research ...
Dec 14, 2021
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Neuroscience
Researchers demonstrate a new neural-optic system to manipulate memories
When an important document lands on your desk, you might file it away for safekeeping. The same thing happens with our memories: They first appear in one part of the brain and then move to another for long-term storage in ...
Nov 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Are colds and flu coming back?
A remarkable side effect of the pandemic has been the near vanishing of colds, flu, and other viruses. All of these can lead to general misery and, in some cases, serious illness and death. Fortunately, mask-wearing and other ...
Aug 27, 2021
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Medications
Inhaled dry powder formulation of broad-spectrum antiviral against COVID-19 and influenza
The collaborative research team formed by the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy and Department of Microbiology, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has developed an inhalable dry powder formulation ...
Jul 27, 2021
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Biomedical technology
Applying UV light to common disinfectants makes them safer to use
Over 400 common disinfectants currently in use could be made safer for people and the environment and could better fight the COVID-19 virus with the simple application of UVC light, a new study from the University of Waterloo ...
May 3, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Will going out in the cold give you a cold?
Many of us have heard: "Don't go outside without a coat; you'll catch a cold."
Dec 16, 2020
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