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Amid Medicaid ‘unwinding,’ many states wind up expansions

Trisha Byers left behind one crucial item when she moved to North Carolina last year to be closer to her family after suffering a brain injury: health insurance.

16 Aug 2024

Mapping Lyme bacteria for better patient care

A genetic analysis of Lyme disease bacteria may pave the way for improved diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the tick-borne ailment.

16 Aug 2024

CDC study reveals significantly higher Lyme disease rates among older adults than previously reported

The CDC and University of Iowa conducted an epidemiological study using Medicare data, revealing a seven-fold higher incidence of Lyme disease diagnoses among U.S. adults aged 65+ compared to public health surveillance data, particularly in high-incidence states.

15 Aug 2024

Study suggests mosquitoes as potential vectors for Buruli ulcers in Australia

Researchers find strong evidence suggesting mosquitoes may transmit Mycobacterium ulcerans, the bacteria causing Buruli ulcers, but caution that further study is needed.

15 Aug 2024

Weather, geographic location appear to influence hospitalizations for waterborne infectious diseases

An analysis of 12 years of data collected from over 500 hospitals in 25 different U.S. states shows that weather, geographic location, and urban or rural location all appear to influence hospitalizations for waterborne infectious diseases, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University in the open-access journal PLOS Water.

14 Aug 2024

Breakthrough malaria vaccine offers long-term protection for pregnant women

In a report published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases (Safety and efficacy of PfSPZ Vaccine against malaria in healthy adults and women anticipating pregnancy in Mali: two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 1 and 2 trials) a team led by investigators at the Malaria Research and Training Center (MRTC), Bamako, Mali; the Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health; and Sanaria Inc. describes the durable protective efficacy against malaria shown by Sanaria® PfSPZ Vaccine when administered to women prior to pregnancy.

14 Aug 2024

Experimental malaria vaccine shows promise in protecting pregnant women

Two National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported trials of an experimental malaria vaccine in healthy Malian adults found that all three tested regimens were safe.

14 Aug 2024

New insights into the pharmacokinetics of remdesivir in treating SARS-CoV-2 in pregnant women

A new study provides important insights into the pharmacokinetics and safety of intravenous remdesivir in treating the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in pregnant women.

13 Aug 2024

WHO considers declaring mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

The WHO is poised to activate its last-resort alarm for the growing mpox outbreak in central Africa by declaring it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) - with the committee responsible for the decision meeting on Wednesday.

13 Aug 2024

Study uncovers OLAH as key driver of fatal respiratory disease

Respiratory infections can be severe, even deadly, in some individuals, but not in others.

12 Aug 2024

New antibody treatment shows promise in preventing heart transplant rejection

A new study from scientists at Cincinnati Children's suggests there may be a way to further protect transplanted hearts from rejection by preparing the donor organ and the recipient with an anti-inflammatory antibody treatment before surgery occurs.

12 Aug 2024

UMass Amherst and Tufts Medical Center launch study to improve HIV care for incarcerated individuals

The University of Massachusetts Amherst and Tufts Medical Center are conducting a study to provide HIV prevention, diagnosis and treatment for people with opioid use disorders who are incarcerated in the Boston area.

9 Aug 2024

Rare but real: The neurological risks associated with vaccines

Review highlights the rare neurological risks associated with vaccination, emphasizing the importance of accurate detection and management strategies, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 Aug 2024

Korean researchers accelerate race for respiratory disease cures

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted our lives, claiming nearly 7.1 million lives globally. Scientists and medical professionals have been working tirelessly to understand the virus, its transmission pathways, and effective treatments. The urgency of developing vaccines and treatments has never been greater, prompting calls for Korea to expedite its drug development efforts to match those of developed countries. Recently, a team of Korean researchers has made a breakthrough that will greatly enhance the efficiency of respiratory disease research, garnering attention.

9 Aug 2024

Insilico Medicine's pan-TEAD inhibitor ISM6331 receives FDA IND clearance for mesothelioma treatment

Insilico Medicine ("Insilico"), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biotechnology company, today announced ISM6331, potential best-in-class pan-TEAD inhibitor, has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Investigational New Drug (IND) clearance for the treatment of mesothelioma, following the grant of Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) in June 2024. It brings the total number of IND-approved molecules of Insilico to nine.

8 Aug 2024

Many children with recurrent wheezing have "silent" lung infections, research reveals

Nearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing have "silent" lung infections that would be better treated with antiviral medications than commonly prescribed steroids that can carry lifelong side effects, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals.

8 Aug 2024

Infectious Diseases News and Research

Amid Medicaid ‘unwinding,’ many states wind up expansions

Mapping Lyme bacteria for better patient care

CDC study reveals significantly higher Lyme disease rates among older adults than previously reported

Study suggests mosquitoes as potential vectors for Buruli ulcers in Australia

Weather, geographic location appear to influence hospitalizations for waterborne infectious diseases

Breakthrough malaria vaccine offers long-term protection for pregnant women

Experimental malaria vaccine shows promise in protecting pregnant women

New insights into the pharmacokinetics of remdesivir in treating SARS-CoV-2 in pregnant women

WHO considers declaring mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

Study uncovers OLAH as key driver of fatal respiratory disease

New antibody treatment shows promise in preventing heart transplant rejection

UMass Amherst and Tufts Medical Center launch study to improve HIV care for incarcerated individuals

Rare but real: The neurological risks associated with vaccines

Korean researchers accelerate race for respiratory disease cures

Insilico Medicine's pan-TEAD inhibitor ISM6331 receives FDA IND clearance for mesothelioma treatment

Many children with recurrent wheezing have "silent" lung infections, research reveals

ProDOL revolutionizes protein quantification in living cells

SARS-CoV-2 protein linked to onset of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

Olympic games could fuel spread of tropical diseases, warn health experts

Research reveals autoimmune mechanism behind multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

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