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The discovery of a novel orthonairovirus from Dermacentor silvarum ticks near the China–North Korea border

Researchers isolated a novel virus of the Orthonairovirus genus.

16 May 2023

Novel arterivirus discovered in Amazonian rodents unveiling a potential viral spillover threat

Discovery of a novel arterivirus in Amazonian rodents sheds light on viral communities and raises concerns about potential transmission to humans.

14 May 2023

Is wind spreading urban malaria?

Researchers proposed that the wind may facilitate mosquito transmission over long distances.

10 May 2023

Unveiling Oropouche fever hotspots: 5 million at risk in Latin America

Research paper discusses Oropouche fever, a vector-borne disease caused by the Oropouche virus (OROV) in Central and South America. The study aims to explore the epidemic potential and areas of likely OROV spread to improve epidemiological surveillance.

9 May 2023

Malnutrition looms over Japan's 'Cinderella weight' women: Study warns of health risks

Study aimed to determine the nutritional status of young women at "Cinderella weight" in Japan. The results showed that underweight women had lower handgrip strength, cholesterol levels, and lymphocyte count and were prone to malnutrition due to low dietary diversity and deficiencies in various vitamins and minerals.

9 May 2023

Study may provide new avenues for addressing somatosensory symptoms of long COVID

COVID-19, the disease resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection, is associated with highly variable clinical outcomes that range from asymptomatic disease to death.

9 May 2023

Household transmission of endemic human coronaviruses in the US

Researchers describe clinical outcomes of endemic human coronavirus household transmission.

9 May 2023

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

Researchers highlighted the pace of development of COVID-19 therapies during the pandemic and the challenges that hinder the widespread availability of anticoronavirals.

8 May 2023

Hay fever could be triggering other allergies, doctor reveals

Hay fever may be triggering an allergic reaction to foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, a doctor from a digital healthcare provider has revealed.

8 May 2023

People with Long COVID neurological symptoms found to have differences in immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction

Twelve people with persistent neurological symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection were intensely studied at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and were found to have differences in their immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction.

5 May 2023

Ecology, transmission, and diagnosis of mosquito-borne Tahyna virus

Researchers summarized the current knowledge on the Tahyna virus (TAHV).

4 May 2023

Advancing the development of vaccines through recombinant technology

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Amy Sheng, the head of CRO at Sino Biological, about current developments in the field of vaccine development through recombinant techniques.

From Sino Biological Inc. 4 May 2023

A multisectoral, global, and interdisciplinary approach is needed for better pandemic preparedness

Researchers reviewed existing data on pandemics and described the steps needed to prevent the emergence.

4 May 2023

HIV status does not affect Tecovirimat treatment outcomes for Mpox virus infection

A retrospective cohort study comparing the clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of people with HIV and those without HIV who were treated with tecovirimat for confirmed mpox virus infection. The study found that HIV status did not seem to affect treatment outcomes.

4 May 2023

Genomic study helps develop mRNA vaccine candidate against dengue virus

Researchers in India say that data from a detailed genomic study of the dengue virus has helped them develop an mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccine candidate capable of neutralizing all four strains of the pathogen.

3 May 2023

Urgent call for improved diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines against deadly Hantavirus

Scientists discuss hantavirus infections, which are a type of viral hemorrhagic fever that can be transmitted to humans through exposure to infected rodents in endemic areas.

30 Apr 2023

Tracking SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant XBB1.16

The World Health Organization recently named the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant XBB1.16 a variant of interest to encourage tracking of this genetic variant of the pandemic coronavirus.

28 Apr 2023

Advanced DNA sequencing technique reveals the reason for COVID-19 related sudden child mortality

Sudden, unexplained child mortality is a tragedy; determining the cause of death is important for improving healthcare and providing loved ones with closure.

27 Apr 2023

Colchicine therapy benefits pediatric long COVID patients suffering from recurring fever

Researchers at National Jewish Health found that a subset of children suffering recurring fevers as a result of long COVID-19, benefited from a daily medication treatment commonly used for gout and periodic fever syndrome.

25 Apr 2023

Did a military lab spill anthrax into public waterways? New book reveals details of a US leak

Unsterilized laboratory wastewater from the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick, Maryland, spewed out the top of a rusty 50,000-gallon outdoor holding tank, the pressure catapulting it over the short concrete wall that was supposed to contain hazardous spills.

25 Apr 2023

Fever News and Research

The discovery of a novel orthonairovirus from Dermacentor silvarum ticks near the China–North Korea border

Novel arterivirus discovered in Amazonian rodents unveiling a potential viral spillover threat

Is wind spreading urban malaria?

Unveiling Oropouche fever hotspots: 5 million at risk in Latin America

Malnutrition looms over Japan's 'Cinderella weight' women: Study warns of health risks

Study may provide new avenues for addressing somatosensory symptoms of long COVID

Household transmission of endemic human coronaviruses in the US

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

Hay fever could be triggering other allergies, doctor reveals

People with Long COVID neurological symptoms found to have differences in immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction

Ecology, transmission, and diagnosis of mosquito-borne Tahyna virus

Advancing the development of vaccines through recombinant technology

A multisectoral, global, and interdisciplinary approach is needed for better pandemic preparedness

HIV status does not affect Tecovirimat treatment outcomes for Mpox virus infection

Genomic study helps develop mRNA vaccine candidate against dengue virus

Urgent call for improved diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines against deadly Hantavirus

Tracking SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant XBB1.16

Advanced DNA sequencing technique reveals the reason for COVID-19 related sudden child mortality

Colchicine therapy benefits pediatric long COVID patients suffering from recurring fever

Did a military lab spill anthrax into public waterways? New book reveals details of a US leak

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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