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Sepsis occurs more frequently than previously estimated, but mortality rates have declined

Sepsis, or blood poisoning, occurs more frequently than previously estimated by professionals. At the same, mortality rates have declined sharply. The two are connected.

12 Sep 2023

“Inverse vaccine” shows promise to reverse autoimmune diseases without shutting down rest of the immune system

A new type of vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) has shown in the lab setting that it can completely reverse autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, and Crohn's disease - all without shutting down the rest of the immune system.

12 Sep 2023

CDC recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine in adults

Updated recommendations from the CDC on the use of pneumococcal vaccines in adults in the United States.

12 Sep 2023

New machine-learning algorithms can help optimize the next-generation of therapeutic antibodies

Antibody treatments may be able to activate the immune system to fight diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and colorectal cancer, but they are less effective when they bind with themselves and other molecules that aren’t markers of disease.

11 Sep 2023

Climate change linked to spread of pathogens in humans and animals

A new Europe-wide study investigated the prevalence of protozoans, bacteria and viruses potentially pathogenic to humans and domestic animals in birds and bats in varying climatic conditions.

11 Sep 2023

Oxford University study administers first-ever vaccine against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

A University of Oxford study has administered a new vaccine against tick-borne virus Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) to volunteers for the first time.

11 Sep 2023

CDC faces dilemma over recommending new covid booster for all

A small percentage of Americans got the most recent covid-19 booster shot, and even fewer probably realize the federal government is preparing to recommend yet another shot as early as Tuesday.

11 Sep 2023

CDC advises healthcare providers on new tools to combat RSV

The CDC predicts increased activity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for the upcoming winter season, urging clinicians to implement new prevention tools like nirsevimab and FDA-approved vaccines for vulnerable populations. The advisory comes as RSV activity shows a changing pattern, affecting infants, children, and adults, and causing thousands of hospitalizations annually.

10 Sep 2023

Study reports an increase in incidence of islet autoimmunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection in young children

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease leading to an impaired glucose metabolism and requires life-long administration of insulin.

8 Sep 2023

TTUHSC El Paso's community engagement efforts helped address COVID-19 disparities

In summer 2020, Edward Michelson, M.D., chair of TTUHSC El Paso's Department of Emergency Medicine, had developed a new daily routine.

8 Sep 2023

Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants identified in the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance and assessment technical briefing 53. It contains the latest epidemiological and genomic analysis of the emergent BA.2.86 variant.

8 Sep 2023

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Vibrant green leaves sprout from tall fragrant plants sitting neatly in two rows of terracotta pots in Valerie Sponsel's UTSA biology laboratory.

8 Sep 2023

Annual NHS flu vaccination program for children is getting underway

The annual NHS flu vaccination program for children aged 2 to 3 years, school age children and children over 6 months with certain health conditions is getting underway. Parents will receive invites from next week.

8 Sep 2023

In move to slash CDC budget, House Republicans target major HIV program Trump launched

More than four years ago, then-President Donald Trump declared an ambitious goal that had bipartisan support: ending the HIV epidemic in the United States.

8 Sep 2023

Global case series uncovers Mpox resurgence among previously infected or fully vaccinated individuals

Researchers elucidated monkeypox's (mpox) epidemiological and clinical features.

8 Sep 2023

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

The COVID-19 pandemic influenced cancer incidence.

8 Sep 2023

Self-adjuvanting RNA vaccines boost immune response 10x more than existing vaccines

RNA vaccines against Covid-19 have proven effective at reducing the severity of disease. However, a team of researchers at MIT is working on making them even better.

8 Sep 2023

Hepatitis C patients may benefit from revaccination against hepatitis B after treatment

Recently published research from the University of Minnesota Medical School suggests individuals with hepatitis C should consider revaccination for hepatitis B. The study was published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

8 Sep 2023

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

Researchers investigated the complexity of polypharmacy and whether frequent dose adjustments were required for co-medications and drug pairs in hospital settings.

7 Sep 2023

Novel method using DNA nanoballs could revolutionize pathogen detection

Researchers at Karolinska Institute have developed a novel method using DNA Nanoballs to detect pathogens, aiming to simplify nucleic acid testing and revolutionize pathogen detection.

7 Sep 2023

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Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Sepsis occurs more frequently than previously estimated, but mortality rates have declined

“Inverse vaccine” shows promise to reverse autoimmune diseases without shutting down rest of the immune system

CDC recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine in adults

New machine-learning algorithms can help optimize the next-generation of therapeutic antibodies

Climate change linked to spread of pathogens in humans and animals

Oxford University study administers first-ever vaccine against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

CDC faces dilemma over recommending new covid booster for all

CDC advises healthcare providers on new tools to combat RSV

Study reports an increase in incidence of islet autoimmunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection in young children

TTUHSC El Paso's community engagement efforts helped address COVID-19 disparities

Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants identified in the UK

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Annual NHS flu vaccination program for children is getting underway

In move to slash CDC budget, House Republicans target major HIV program Trump launched

Global case series uncovers Mpox resurgence among previously infected or fully vaccinated individuals

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

Self-adjuvanting RNA vaccines boost immune response 10x more than existing vaccines

Hepatitis C patients may benefit from revaccination against hepatitis B after treatment

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

Novel method using DNA nanoballs could revolutionize pathogen detection

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How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

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