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Globalization and cessation of smallpox vaccination are influencing monkeypox spread

A recent review by Barbara S. Schnierle of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Germany, and published in the journal Viruses summarized the existing knowledge about MPXV, the disease it causes, and the strategies to curb its spread.

1 Sep 2022

Ebola outbreak could be predicted based on individual risk factor data, research shows

Several years ago, a team of scientists at Lehigh University developed a predictive model to accurately forecast Ebola outbreaks based on climate-driven bat migration.

1 Sep 2022

Dolutegravir-based regimen more effective for treating pregnant people with HIV-1

Dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapies (ART) for HIV-1 are more effective for pregnant people than some other ART regimens commonly used in the U.S. and Europe, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers.

1 Sep 2022

New study suggests metformin is associated with less severe COVID-19 across prediabetic individuals

In a new study, researchers illustrated that metformin was associated with decreased coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity among prediabetic patients.

1 Sep 2022

High consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in men

For many Americans, the convenience of pre-cooked and instant meals may make it easy to overlook the less-than-ideal nutritional information, but a team led by researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University hope that will change after recently discovering a link between the high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

1 Sep 2022

What is the influence of individual infectiousness variation on COVID-19 spread across households?

In a new study, scientists characterized the effect of individual infectiousness variance on the transmission heterogeneity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among households.

1 Sep 2022

Detection of a novel bird flu virus with pandemic potential

A recent virological study published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal identified the novel influenza A virus (H3N8) in live poultry in Hong Kong, genetically similar to the zoonotic H3N8 viruses reported in mainland China with its origin akin to H5N1, H5N6, H10N8, and H7N9 viruses.

31 Aug 2022

Analysis of the seasonality of common human coronaviruses

A new study published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal aimed to analyze the circulation of four common HCoVs from July 2014 to November 2021 in the US.

31 Aug 2022

New case study provides comprehensive characterization and follow-up of monkeypox infection

In a recent monkeypox case in Sweden, scientists focused on clinical symptoms, viral kinetics, and microbial diagnostics.

31 Aug 2022

The war in Ukraine and resulting massive population displacement has enhanced epidemic typhus risk

The ongoing war in Ukraine has caused massive destruction in the region, enhancing the risk of epidemic typhus.

31 Aug 2022

The most recent evidence about phylogenesis, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for monkeypox

A new review sheds light on the origins of this virus and recently acquired knowledge about its disease mechanism and the preventive and therapeutic measures appropriate in this situation.

31 Aug 2022

How effective was the Shanghai lockdown policy compared with that of other countries?

A recent study aimed to fill this gap in research by evaluating the impact of strict lockdown measures on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron transmission in Shanghai between March and April 2022.

31 Aug 2022

Pregnant women exposed to chemicals that can increase cancer risk and harm child development

Pregnant women in the U.S. are being exposed to chemicals like melamine, cyanuric acid, and aromatic amines that can increase the risk of cancer and harm child development, according to researchers at UC San Francisco and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

30 Aug 2022

Public Health News and Research

Globalization and cessation of smallpox vaccination are influencing monkeypox spread

Ebola outbreak could be predicted based on individual risk factor data, research shows

Dolutegravir-based regimen more effective for treating pregnant people with HIV-1

New study suggests metformin is associated with less severe COVID-19 across prediabetic individuals

High consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in men

What is the influence of individual infectiousness variation on COVID-19 spread across households?

Detection of a novel bird flu virus with pandemic potential

Analysis of the seasonality of common human coronaviruses

New case study provides comprehensive characterization and follow-up of monkeypox infection

The war in Ukraine and resulting massive population displacement has enhanced epidemic typhus risk

The most recent evidence about phylogenesis, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for monkeypox

How effective was the Shanghai lockdown policy compared with that of other countries?

Pregnant women exposed to chemicals that can increase cancer risk and harm child development

Does Langya virus pose a spillover threat?

Naturally occurring compound possesses antibacterial activity against several microorganisms

Breast MRI may help stratify the risk of second breast cancer

Researchers review sexual well-being during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

UK survey reveals outlook of the public towards health information circulating during the 2022 monkeypox virus outbreak

Outlook towards Monkeypox vaccination in healthcare workers of France and Belgium

Study reveals a novel therapeutic strategy to overcome tumor-induced immunosuppression

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