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New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

byUniversity of SurreyCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107570A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at th

New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

byUniversity of SurreyCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107570A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at th
New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia—here's what to know about the JN.1 shots

New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia—here's what to know about the JN.1 shots

by Paul Griffin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID vaccines have unquestionably made a huge difference during this pandemic. For example, it's estimatedCOVID shots

New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia—here's what to know about the JN.1 shots

by Paul Griffin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID vaccines have unquestionably made a huge difference during this pandemic. For example, it's estimatedCOVID shots
WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific
Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic

Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic
A CDC team joins the response to 8 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants

A CDC team joins the response to 8 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants

by Kathleen FoodyPeople hang around outside of a migrant shelter Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Multiple people living at the shelter for migrants have tested

A CDC team joins the response to 8 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants

by Kathleen FoodyPeople hang around outside of a migrant shelter Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Multiple people living at the shelter for migrants have tested
SARS-CoV-2 rebound rate similar with, without oral antivirals

SARS-CoV-2 rebound rate similar with, without oral antivirals

by Elana GotkineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) rebound occurs at a similar rate for those receiving and not receiving oral antiviral treatment and for those receiving nir

SARS-CoV-2 rebound rate similar with, without oral antivirals

by Elana GotkineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) rebound occurs at a similar rate for those receiving and not receiving oral antiviral treatment and for those receiving nir
Noma officially recognized by WHO as a neglected tropical disease

Noma officially recognized by WHO as a neglected tropical disease

byLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNoma, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, is now officially recognized as a neglected tropical disease

Noma officially recognized by WHO as a neglected tropical disease

byLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNoma, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, is now officially recognized as a neglected tropical disease
Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

by Serina DeSalvio, St. Louis Post-DispatchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong COVID is on par with heart disease in terms of its severity, but vaccination reduces risks of long COVID by nearly 70%,

Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

by Serina DeSalvio, St. Louis Post-DispatchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong COVID is on par with heart disease in terms of its severity, but vaccination reduces risks of long COVID by nearly 70%,
Measles is a humanitarian issue, and its unwelcome reappearance in Canada is a reminder of its importance

Measles is a humanitarian issue, and its unwelcome reappearance in Canada is a reminder of its importance

by Adam R Houston and Jason Nickerson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a medical organization, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is no stranger to measle

Measles is a humanitarian issue, and its unwelcome reappearance in Canada is a reminder of its importance

by Adam R Houston and Jason Nickerson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a medical organization, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is no stranger to measle
Effectiveness of the new omicron booster confirmed

Effectiveness of the new omicron booster confirmed

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverEffectiveness confirmed: The corona booster vaccine from BioNTech adapted to the omicron variant XBB.1.5. Credit: Karin Kaiser/MHHThe pandemic is over,

Effectiveness of the new omicron booster confirmed

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverEffectiveness confirmed: The corona booster vaccine from BioNTech adapted to the omicron variant XBB.1.5. Credit: Karin Kaiser/MHHThe pandemic is over,
New material captures coronavirus particles and could transform face mask efficiency

New material captures coronavirus particles and could transform face mask efficiency

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: University of LiverpoolA research team at the University of Liverpool has developed a new material that captures coronavirus particles and could transform the ef

New material captures coronavirus particles and could transform face mask efficiency

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: University of LiverpoolA research team at the University of Liverpool has developed a new material that captures coronavirus particles and could transform the ef