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New optical method measures blood plasma viscosity to assess COVID-19 severity

New optical method measures blood plasma viscosity to assess COVID-19 severity

byMedical University of ViennaBrillouin light scattering (BLS) in pure liquids and blood plasma. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.23230

New optical method measures blood plasma viscosity to assess COVID-19 severity

byMedical University of ViennaBrillouin light scattering (BLS) in pure liquids and blood plasma. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.23230
What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

by Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: The youngest

What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

by Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: The youngest
COVID-19 morbidity and mortality examined in people with rheumatic diseases

COVID-19 morbidity and mortality examined in people with rheumatic diseases

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus (SARS-CoV-2) is of particular co

COVID-19 morbidity and mortality examined in people with rheumatic diseases

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus (SARS-CoV-2) is of particular co
How quickly could measles outbreak spread? Here's what 'worst-case scenario' looks like

How quickly could measles outbreak spread? Here's what 'worst-case scenario' looks like

by Michelle Marchante, Miami HeraldCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow quickly could measles actually spread in South Florida?An outbreak of the highly contagious disease in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Pa

How quickly could measles outbreak spread? Here's what 'worst-case scenario' looks like

by Michelle Marchante, Miami HeraldCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow quickly could measles actually spread in South Florida?An outbreak of the highly contagious disease in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Pa
Simple blood test could predict risk of long-term COVID-19 lung problems

Simple blood test could predict risk of long-term COVID-19 lung problems

by University of VirginiaComputerized tomography images of Early- and Late- Resolving COVID associated pulmonary fibrosis and study design. (A) CT images of two COVID survivors displaying resolvi

Simple blood test could predict risk of long-term COVID-19 lung problems

by University of VirginiaComputerized tomography images of Early- and Late- Resolving COVID associated pulmonary fibrosis and study design. (A) CT images of two COVID survivors displaying resolvi
SARS-CoV-2 infections may trigger antibody responses against multiple virus proteins

SARS-CoV-2 infections may trigger antibody responses against multiple virus proteins

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll coronaviruses produce four primary structural proteins and multiple nonstructural proteins. However, the majority of antibody-base

SARS-CoV-2 infections may trigger antibody responses against multiple virus proteins

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll coronaviruses produce four primary structural proteins and multiple nonstructural proteins. However, the majority of antibody-base
An age-old battle: Scientists uncover what makes malaria such a wily foe

An age-old battle: Scientists uncover what makes malaria such a wily foe

by Lindzi Wessel, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubPhIP-seq overview and analysis pipeline. Falciparome phage library displays the proteome ofPlasmodium falciparumin 62-aa peptides with 25-aa step si

An age-old battle: Scientists uncover what makes malaria such a wily foe

by Lindzi Wessel, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubPhIP-seq overview and analysis pipeline. Falciparome phage library displays the proteome ofPlasmodium falciparumin 62-aa peptides with 25-aa step si
Scientists pinpoint mechanisms associated with severe COVID-19 blood clotting

Scientists pinpoint mechanisms associated with severe COVID-19 blood clotting

by NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDAfter studying blood samples from 244 patients hospitalized for COVID

Scientists pinpoint mechanisms associated with severe COVID-19 blood clotting

by NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDAfter studying blood samples from 244 patients hospitalized for COVID
US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag

US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag

by Robin FosterMpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows.In response,&

US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag

by Robin FosterMpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows.In response,&
Vaccination credited for 70% reduction in long COVID risk over course of pandemic

Vaccination credited for 70% reduction in long COVID risk over course of pandemic

byWashington University School of MedicineThe risk of long COVID has declined over the course of the pandemic, although it remains a persistent threat. Researchers from Washington University Sch

Vaccination credited for 70% reduction in long COVID risk over course of pandemic

byWashington University School of MedicineThe risk of long COVID has declined over the course of the pandemic, although it remains a persistent threat. Researchers from Washington University Sch
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test

WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe UN health agency said on Friday that it had approved the use of the first diagnostic test for mpox, a key tool in countries battling outbreaks.More than 800 peopl

WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe UN health agency said on Friday that it had approved the use of the first diagnostic test for mpox, a key tool in countries battling outbreaks.More than 800 peopl
COVID-19: Vaccination and infection found to trigger differential immune responses

COVID-19: Vaccination and infection found to trigger differential immune responses

by Lena Bösch,University of GöttingenCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt was initially unclear how the immune system would react to infections with SARS-CoV-2 after a third vaccination. A team of scient

COVID-19: Vaccination and infection found to trigger differential immune responses

by Lena Bösch,University of GöttingenCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt was initially unclear how the immune system would react to infections with SARS-CoV-2 after a third vaccination. A team of scient