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Sales of respiratory medications key to predicting disease mortality, UK study finds

The value of integrating national longitudinal shopping data into respiratory disease forecasting models.

22 Nov 2023

Study shows lasting effects of COVID-19 on nursing home residents

COVID-19 raced through nursing homes many times over the past few years, as the virus spread rapidly among vulnerable older adults living close together.

21 Nov 2023

Human behavior may drive the evolution of new coronavirus strains

Using artificial intelligence technology and mathematical modeling, a research group led by Nagoya University has revealed that human behavior, such as lockdowns and isolation measures, affect the evolution of new strains of COVID-19.

21 Nov 2023

Breakthrough in HIV treatment: NMN shows promise in reducing CD4+ T cell activation

The impact of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) on Clusters of differentiation 4+ (CD4+ ) Thymus cells (T cells) viz.

21 Nov 2023

Experts recommend genomics for tackling antimicrobial resistance, outline key strategies for effective surveillance

The Lancet Microbe article summarizes discussions by the Surveillance and Epidemiology of Drug-resistant Infections Consortium on using genomics for antimicrobial resistance surveillance, highlighting its benefits and challenges and providing key recommendations for effective implementation.

20 Nov 2023

New study links DNA methylation in GLP1R gene to obesity without metabolic disorders

The study investigates the role of epigenetic changes in GLP1R gene polymorphisms on metabolically healthy obesity (MHO), revealing that apart from genetic variations, DNA methylation significantly influences the occurrence of MHO.

20 Nov 2023

Study highlights glycolysis as a potential therapeutic target to combat Mycobacterium tuberculosis

It has been uncertain how Mycobacterium tuberculosis deflects the immune response in humans, though evidence has pointed to host immunometabolism - the intrinsic link between metabolism in immune cells and their immune function.

20 Nov 2023

Survey: Over a third of Americans worry about the "tripledemic" of respiratory illnesses

Over a third of American adults are worried that they or someone in their family will get the seasonal flu, Covid-19, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in the next three months, according to a new health survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.

20 Nov 2023

Novel 3D-printed implant could revolutionize infection control in surgery

A novel surgical implant developed by Washington State University researchers was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining strong and compatible with surrounding tissue like current implants.

20 Nov 2023

Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for children

Taking a common antibiotic could more than half the risk of children becoming sick with multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), according to findings presented this week at a conference on lung health.

20 Nov 2023

Information sources shape infection-preventive behavior during pandemic and beyond

When making important decisions about disease prevention, who do you listen to? Medical institutions? Or perhaps the people around you? Your answer might reveal more about your personal circumstances than you would expect.

20 Nov 2023

Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the status of neglected tropical diseases

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The COVID-19 pandemic threatens public health systems worldwide, both in developed and developing countries.

20 Nov 2023

Uniting Against Antimicrobial Resistance: An Interview with the World Health Organization

An interview with Kitty van Weezenbeek, Director of Surveillance, Prevention and Control of AMR for the World Health Organistion (WHO) AMR division.

20 Nov 2023

Breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment: TB-PRACTECAL trial reveals efficacy of new oral regimen

The TB-PRACTECAL clinical trial outcomes, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of oral bedaquiline.

20 Nov 2023

Avian influenza A H5N1 virus impacts wide range of wildlife in the U.S., study shows

Study highlights the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus among non-domesticated animals in the U.S., revealing neurological symptoms as a key clinical presentation and expanding the range of species affected by this Eurasian lineage virus.

19 Nov 2023

Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

The study reveals a significant presence of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's Black Belt region, linking well water consumption to increased pathogen detection and underscoring the need for improved sanitation infrastructure.

19 Nov 2023

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

A case report details a fatal neurologic disease in an immunocompromised toddler caused by pigeon avian paramyxovirus, underscoring the effectiveness of metagenomic testing in diagnosing complex infectious diseases.

19 Nov 2023

Antibiotic use in EU rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, challenges 2030 reduction goal

The study reveals a post-pandemic rebound in antibiotic use across the EU/EEA, with 2022 levels returning to pre-COVID rates, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to meet antibiotic reduction goals by 2030.

19 Nov 2023

Antibiotic consumption in Europe rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

This year's European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) focuses on the targets outlined in the 2023 Council Recommendation to step up efforts in the European Union (EU) against antimicrobial resistance in a One Health approach.

17 Nov 2023

Study reveals significant post-COVID meningitis resurgence

A team of scientists from the Institut Pasteur has used the database of the National Reference Center for Meningococci to trace the evolution of invasive meningococcal disease cases in France between 2015 and 2022, revealing an unprecedented resurgence in the disease after the easing of control measures imposed during the COVID-19 epidemic.

17 Nov 2023

Disease/Infection News

Sales of respiratory medications key to predicting disease mortality, UK study finds

Study shows lasting effects of COVID-19 on nursing home residents

Human behavior may drive the evolution of new coronavirus strains

Breakthrough in HIV treatment: NMN shows promise in reducing CD4+ T cell activation

Experts recommend genomics for tackling antimicrobial resistance, outline key strategies for effective surveillance

New study links DNA methylation in GLP1R gene to obesity without metabolic disorders

Study highlights glycolysis as a potential therapeutic target to combat Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Survey: Over a third of Americans worry about the "tripledemic" of respiratory illnesses

Novel 3D-printed implant could revolutionize infection control in surgery

Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for children

Information sources shape infection-preventive behavior during pandemic and beyond

Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the status of neglected tropical diseases

Uniting Against Antimicrobial Resistance: An Interview with the World Health Organization

Breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment: TB-PRACTECAL trial reveals efficacy of new oral regimen

Avian influenza A H5N1 virus impacts wide range of wildlife in the U.S., study shows

Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

Antibiotic use in EU rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, challenges 2030 reduction goal

Antibiotic consumption in Europe rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

Study reveals significant post-COVID meningitis resurgence

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Modular, Scalable, Intelligent: How n6 Is Rethinking NGS Library Prep

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

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