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Heat-related mortality in Europe may have exceeded 70,000 in 2022

The burden of heat-related mortality during the summer of 2022 in Europe may have exceeded 70,000 deaths according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a research centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation.

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

Revolutionizing liver transplants in pigs with magnetic anastomosis technology

The effectiveness of magnetic anastomosis technology (MAT) in Liver Transplantation.

21 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

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

MHRA extends the license of two cystic fibrosis drugs for children aged two to five years old

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (15 November 2023) extended the licence of the cystic fibrosis medicines Kaftrio (ivacaftor, tezacaftor and elexacaftor) and Kalydeco (ivacaftor) for children aged two to five years old.

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

UK's national health service diabetes program proves effective in managing prediabetes, major study finds

Researchers examined the original framework of the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP) implemented in the UK.

19 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

Study highlights variable use and rising costs of antivirals in treating pediatric influenza in the U.S.

The Pediatrics study analyzes trends in antiviral usage among U.S. children and adolescents with influenza, revealing significant variations in dispensing rates and costs, and low usage among children under six years, emphasizing the need for improved treatment strategies.

16 Nov 2023

Emerging tick-borne viral threats in eastern europe and the black sea basin

Tick samples from countries in Eastern Europe and the Black Sea region.

16 Nov 2023

Experts question Pfizer's failure to inform pregnant women of safety signal in GSK RSV vaccine trial

A debate has broken out over whether Pfizer should have told pregnant women taking part in its maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine trial that a trial of a similar GSK vaccine was stopped over a safety signal around preterm birth, an investigation by The BMJ can reveal.

15 Nov 2023

Latest surveillance data shows a rise in antibiotic resistant infections and associated deaths

The latest national surveillance data, announced at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) annual conference in Leeds today, shows that an estimated 58,224 people in England had an antibiotic resistant infection in 2022 - a rise of 4% since 2021 (55,792).

15 Nov 2023

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

In this interview, we delve into the remarkable journey of Professor Sir Peter Barnes, a leading figure in respiratory medicine.

15 Nov 2023

Understanding asthma: The surprising influence of gut bacteria

The role of specific gut microbes in asthma.

15 Nov 2023

Study reveals coadministered COVID-19 and flu vaccines effective, especially in seniors

The study in JAMA Network Open evaluates the effectiveness of simultaneously administering the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 BA.4/5 COVID-19 vaccine and seasonal influenza vaccines versus separate administration. Results suggest similar or slightly increased COVID-19 outcomes and lower influenza-related outcomes with coadministration, particularly in those aged 65 and above.

13 Nov 2023

Study unravels the molecular mechanisms underlying influenza B virus pathogenicity

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Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Heat-related mortality in Europe may have exceeded 70,000 in 2022

Human behavior may drive the evolution of new coronavirus strains

Revolutionizing liver transplants in pigs with magnetic anastomosis technology

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

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

MHRA extends the license of two cystic fibrosis drugs for children aged two to five years old

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

UK's national health service diabetes program proves effective in managing prediabetes, major study finds

Study reveals significant post-COVID meningitis resurgence

Study highlights variable use and rising costs of antivirals in treating pediatric influenza in the U.S.

Emerging tick-borne viral threats in eastern europe and the black sea basin

Experts question Pfizer's failure to inform pregnant women of safety signal in GSK RSV vaccine trial

Latest surveillance data shows a rise in antibiotic resistant infections and associated deaths

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

Understanding asthma: The surprising influence of gut bacteria

Study reveals coadministered COVID-19 and flu vaccines effective, especially in seniors

Study unravels the molecular mechanisms underlying influenza B virus pathogenicity

Study reveals underuse of antiviral medications in young children with influenza

How lawmakers in Texas and Florida undermine covid vaccination efforts

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Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

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How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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