Researchers develop triage system to enhance pandemic preparedness

by Georgia Parmelee,Emory UniversitySwine α-H1N2 transmits efficiently via the air after a short exposure. A Schematic of experimental procedure to naïve recipients. B Schematic of procedure , w

Updated on: July 08,2024

Researchers develop triage system to enhance pandemic preparedness

by Georgia Parmelee,Emory UniversitySwine α-H1N2 transmits efficiently via the air after a short exposure. A Schematic of experimental procedure to naïve recipients. B Schematic of procedure , w

Updated on:July 08,2024

Study: Long-term exposure to air pollution, lack of green space increase hospitalization risk for respiratory conditions

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLong-term exposure to air pollution and a lack of access to green spaces increase the risk of hospitalization for respiratory condition

Updated on: October 02,2024

Study: Long-term exposure to air pollution, lack of green space increase hospitalization risk for respiratory conditions

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLong-term exposure to air pollution and a lack of access to green spaces increase the risk of hospitalization for respiratory condition

Updated on:October 02,2024

Long-term cognitive and psychiatric effects of COVID-19 revealed in new study

byUniversity of OxfordPrediction of cognitive, psychiatric, and fatigue outcomes at two to three years after COVID-19 by symptom burden at six months. Credit:The Lancet Psychiatry(20

Updated on: August 30,2024

Long-term cognitive and psychiatric effects of COVID-19 revealed in new study

byUniversity of OxfordPrediction of cognitive, psychiatric, and fatigue outcomes at two to three years after COVID-19 by symptom burden at six months. Credit:The Lancet Psychiatry(20

Updated on:August 30,2024

Long COVID: Study finds lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising

byUniversity at BuffaloCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsA small University at Buffalo clinical trial has found that at low doses, lithium aspartate is ineffective in treating the fatigue and

Updated on: October 21,2024

Long COVID: Study finds lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising

byUniversity at BuffaloCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsA small University at Buffalo clinical trial has found that at low doses, lithium aspartate is ineffective in treating the fatigue and

Updated on:October 21,2024

Genetic platform identifies 'Achilles heel' of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis

byUniversity of OtagoWG-CRISPRi screening in M. tuberculosis strain mc26206. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54072-wA University of Otago-led study has fo

Updated on: November 22,2024

Genetic platform identifies 'Achilles heel' of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis

byUniversity of OtagoWG-CRISPRi screening in M. tuberculosis strain mc26206. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54072-wA University of Otago-led study has fo

Updated on:November 22,2024

Researchers create new treatment and vaccine for flu and various coronaviruses

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonNanoSTING (and NanoSTING-SN) developed at UH to fight COVID and flu. Credit: University of HoustonA team of researchers, led by the University of Houston,

Updated on: August 30,2024

Researchers create new treatment and vaccine for flu and various coronaviruses

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonNanoSTING (and NanoSTING-SN) developed at UH to fight COVID and flu. Credit: University of HoustonA team of researchers, led by the University of Houston,

Updated on:August 30,2024

What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

by Mike StobbeThis 2014 photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito on the skin of a human host. Credit: James Gathany/CDC via

Updated on: September 11,2024

What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

by Mike StobbeThis 2014 photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito on the skin of a human host. Credit: James Gathany/CDC via

Updated on:September 11,2024

CDC: Heat may have contributed to four human cases of bird flu in Colorado

by Helena Oliviero and Meris Lutz, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Alexas Fotos from PexelsHeat probably played a role in at least four cases of bird flu in poultry workers confirmed by U.S. h

Updated on: August 06,2024

CDC: Heat may have contributed to four human cases of bird flu in Colorado

by Helena Oliviero and Meris Lutz, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Alexas Fotos from PexelsHeat probably played a role in at least four cases of bird flu in poultry workers confirmed by U.S. h

Updated on:August 06,2024

As temperatures rise, so does risk for heat-related illness

by Teresa Saenz,Texas A&M UniversityStaying properly hydrated throughout the day is one of the most important steps for avoiding serious heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heatst

Updated on: July 19,2024

As temperatures rise, so does risk for heat-related illness

by Teresa Saenz,Texas A&M UniversityStaying properly hydrated throughout the day is one of the most important steps for avoiding serious heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heatst

Updated on:July 19,2024

Research examines what made the COVID pandemic end so abruptly

by Samuel Jarman,SciencePODCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring the winter of 2020 and 2021, the US saw deaths from COVID-19 reach 250,000. The following year, this number surged by a third t

Updated on: September 11,2024

Research examines what made the COVID pandemic end so abruptly

by Samuel Jarman,SciencePODCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring the winter of 2020 and 2021, the US saw deaths from COVID-19 reach 250,000. The following year, this number surged by a third t

Updated on:September 11,2024

These health care professionals may be secret weapon against hypertension, study says

byTulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to helping patients with high blood pressure get their hypertension under control, a new Tulane University study finds that pha

Updated on: August 07,2024

These health care professionals may be secret weapon against hypertension, study says

byTulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to helping patients with high blood pressure get their hypertension under control, a new Tulane University study finds that pha

Updated on:August 07,2024

Scientists pioneer new method for measuring immune memory and SARS-CoV-2 response in the nasal passage

byLa Jolla Institute for ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have published the first-ever, in-depth analysis of immune cell memory

Updated on: August 08,2024

Scientists pioneer new method for measuring immune memory and SARS-CoV-2 response in the nasal passage

byLa Jolla Institute for ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have published the first-ever, in-depth analysis of immune cell memory

Updated on:August 08,2024