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New brain biomarker identifies pain sensitivity and may predict chronic pain risk

A novel biomarker signature combining PAF and CME predicts chronic pain risk, linking brain activity to individual pain sensitivity and treatment strategies.

28 Jan 2025

Researchers shed light on risk factor and diabetes development interplay

Findings indicate a 12.8% 10-year diabetes risk, driven by fasting plasma glucose, age, sex, and BMI, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.

28 Jan 2025

Study uncovers distinct blood protein signature in children with Long COVID

Distinct protein profiles linked to inflammation and angiogenesis found in children with Long COVID, paving the way for improved diagnostics and therapies.

28 Jan 2025

Research sheds light on resistance to novobiocin in Staphylococcus aureus

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) are critical pathogens identified by the WHO for their significant drug resistance.

28 Jan 2025

Elevated uric acid levels may contribute to severe malaria outcomes in children

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators in Uganda at the Makerere University School of Medicine have uncovered a significant connection between elevated uric acid levels and life-threatening outcomes in children with severe malaria.

27 Jan 2025

Study investigates ambiguities in ICD coding for respiratory infections

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system standardizes diagnostic codes globally, enabling accurate comparisons of health data. This study investigated regional differences in respiratory infection diagnoses in Poland to identify potential ambiguities in ICD coding and their implications for data comparability.

27 Jan 2025

Updated guidelines for preventing and managing hepatitis B virus reactivation

Researchers update clinical practice guidelines for how to prevent and monitor hepatitis B virus reactivation.

27 Jan 2025

Endometriosis linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk

Researchers explore the association between endometriosis and cardiovascular risk.

27 Jan 2025

Dying cells trigger a lethal cascade in sepsis

Like a poison pen, dying cells prick their neighbors with a lethal message. This may worsen sepsis, Vijay Rathinam and colleagues in the UConn School of Medicine report in the Jan. 23 issue of Cell. Their findings could lead to a new understanding of this dangerous illness.

25 Jan 2025

Innovative approach tracks SARS-CoV-2 in the blood to guide COVID-19 treatment

Investigators from Mass General Brigham have found that a method originally designed for cancer detection can also identify and monitor even tiny amounts of SARS-CoV-2 intact viral particles in blood and other fluids from patients with acute COVID-19 infections, creating the potential for guiding future treatment of patients. The research is published in Science Advances.

25 Jan 2025

Dapagliflozin plus calorie restriction boosts remission rates in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity

Findings indicate that dapagliflozin and calorie restriction together improve weight loss and metabolic health, increasing the likelihood of diabetes remission.

24 Jan 2025

WHO certifies Georgia as malaria-free

Following a nearly century-long effort, Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). With today's announcement, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries and 1 territory that have achieved this milestone.

24 Jan 2025

New compound V-161 offers hope in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

V-161, a novel compound targeting the Na+ -V-ATPase enzyme in vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE), significantly reduces bacterial growth and colonization.

23 Jan 2025

USF study: Pulmonary fibrosis after COVID-19 tends to get better

Pulmonary fibrosis is a rare, chronic disease that causes scarring in the lungs, making breathing difficult for people who suffer with it.

23 Jan 2025

EU-funded Vigilant network aims to develop broad-spectrum antiviral drugs

Pandemics threaten both human health and the global economy. Vaccines are an essential part of the fight against pandemics, but they are only available months after the outbreak

23 Jan 2025

Empa researchers improve epidemic forecasts with reproduction matrix

The reproduction number R is often used as an indicator to predict how quickly an infectious disease will spread.

23 Jan 2025

Penn researchers develop optimized framework for COVID-19 vaccination distribution

Engineering and medical researchers at Penn have developed a groundbreaking framework that can determine the best and most computationally optimized distribution strategy for COVID-19 vaccinations in any given community.

22 Jan 2025

New technique identifies SARS-CoV-2 in blood and other fluids with high sensitivity

22 Jan 2025

U.S. mosquito species show minimal risk of spreading Oropouche virus, study finds

US mosquito species exhibit minimal competence for transmitting Oropouche virus (OROV), with low infection and transmission rates across tested populations, suggesting limited potential for local outbreaks despite rising imported cases.

22 Jan 2025

Social interventions could lead to major drop in national HIV incidence

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have quantified the impacts of a constellation of social factors on the spread of HIV.

22 Jan 2025

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Disease/Infection News

New brain biomarker identifies pain sensitivity and may predict chronic pain risk

Researchers shed light on risk factor and diabetes development interplay

Study uncovers distinct blood protein signature in children with Long COVID

Research sheds light on resistance to novobiocin in Staphylococcus aureus

Elevated uric acid levels may contribute to severe malaria outcomes in children

Study investigates ambiguities in ICD coding for respiratory infections

Updated guidelines for preventing and managing hepatitis B virus reactivation

Endometriosis linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk

Dying cells trigger a lethal cascade in sepsis

Innovative approach tracks SARS-CoV-2 in the blood to guide COVID-19 treatment

Dapagliflozin plus calorie restriction boosts remission rates in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity

WHO certifies Georgia as malaria-free

New compound V-161 offers hope in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

USF study: Pulmonary fibrosis after COVID-19 tends to get better

EU-funded Vigilant network aims to develop broad-spectrum antiviral drugs

Empa researchers improve epidemic forecasts with reproduction matrix

Penn researchers develop optimized framework for COVID-19 vaccination distribution

New technique identifies SARS-CoV-2 in blood and other fluids with high sensitivity

U.S. mosquito species show minimal risk of spreading Oropouche virus, study finds

Social interventions could lead to major drop in national HIV incidence

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