Researchers locate two compounds in blood that could identify patients at risk of severe dengue

byNanyang Technological University(L-R) Consultant at National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and Department of Infectious Diseases at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), and National Healthca

Updated on: December 30,2023 7

Researchers locate two compounds in blood that could identify patients at risk of severe dengue

byNanyang Technological University(L-R) Consultant at National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and Department of Infectious Diseases at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), and National Healthca

Updated on:December 30,2023 7

Zambia's double health battle: cholera and anthrax

Spores of the anthrax bacteria (Bacillus anthracis). Credit: CDCZambia on Tuesday reported more cholera deaths as it battles the bacterial disease as well as its worst outbreak of anthrax in more than

Updated on: December 30,2023 16

Zambia's double health battle: cholera and anthrax

Spores of the anthrax bacteria (Bacillus anthracis). Credit: CDCZambia on Tuesday reported more cholera deaths as it battles the bacterial disease as well as its worst outbreak of anthrax in more than

Updated on:December 30,2023 16

Alcohol, the magic potion: science behind the most harmful drug of all (Full Documentary)

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Alcohol, the magic potion: science behind the most harmful drug of all (Full Documentary)

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Study finds hospital surfaces can harbor harmful microbes even after routine disinfection

JANUARY 11, 2024by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Infection Controlreports microbial c

Updated on: March 29,2024 4

Study finds hospital surfaces can harbor harmful microbes even after routine disinfection

JANUARY 11, 2024by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Infection Controlreports microbial c

Updated on:March 29,2024 4

Researchers use stem cells to investigate liver damage from the Ebola virus

Researchers use stem cells to investigate liver damage from the Ebola virusbyBoston University School of MedicineEbola virus particles (red) on a larger cell. Credit: NIAIDThe Ebola virus was fi

Updated on: October 30,2023 5

Researchers use stem cells to investigate liver damage from the Ebola virus

Researchers use stem cells to investigate liver damage from the Ebola virusbyBoston University School of MedicineEbola virus particles (red) on a larger cell. Credit: NIAIDThe Ebola virus was fi

Updated on:October 30,2023 5

Structural study points the way to better malaria drugs

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeStructure of Pf20Sβ6A117Dwith WLW-vs.aOverall structure of the Pf20Sβ6A117D–WLW-vs complex. The four bound inhibitor molecules are shown in orang

Updated on: April 02,2024 16

Structural study points the way to better malaria drugs

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeStructure of Pf20Sβ6A117Dwith WLW-vs.aOverall structure of the Pf20Sβ6A117D–WLW-vs complex. The four bound inhibitor molecules are shown in orang

Updated on:April 02,2024 16

New report on use of multiplex panels for diagnosing infectious diseases

by Association for Molecular PathologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) today published a review of the current benefits and challenges to using multiplex

Updated on: January 07,2024 10

New report on use of multiplex panels for diagnosing infectious diseases

by Association for Molecular PathologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) today published a review of the current benefits and challenges to using multiplex

Updated on:January 07,2024 10

UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation

A health worker fumigates a home for mosquitos to help mitigate the spread of dengue in Caranavi, Bolivia, on March 2, 2023. The U.N. health agency on Friday Dec. 22, 2023 said it has tallied a tenfol

Updated on: December 26,2023 11

UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation

A health worker fumigates a home for mosquitos to help mitigate the spread of dengue in Caranavi, Bolivia, on March 2, 2023. The U.N. health agency on Friday Dec. 22, 2023 said it has tallied a tenfol

Updated on:December 26,2023 11

HIV vaccine candidate's mysteries unlocked 20 years later

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityHIV. Credit: Chris Bickel / AAASAbout two decades after first devising a new kind of vaccine, Oregon Health & Science University researchers are unloc

Updated on: April 02,2024 15

HIV vaccine candidate's mysteries unlocked 20 years later

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityHIV. Credit: Chris Bickel / AAASAbout two decades after first devising a new kind of vaccine, Oregon Health & Science University researchers are unloc

Updated on:April 02,2024 15

Can a twice-a-year shot help end the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Science journalist Jon Cohen, physician-scientist Linda-Gail Bekker, and biochemist Wesley Sundquist describe the history of HIV/AIDS prevention and the unique mechanism that led lenacapavir to be named the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year.

Updated on: December 24,2024 0

Can a twice-a-year shot help end the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Science journalist Jon Cohen, physician-scientist Linda-Gail Bekker, and biochemist Wesley Sundquist describe the history of HIV/AIDS prevention and the unique mechanism that led lenacapavir to be named the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year.

Updated on:December 24,2024 0

In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women

by Ernie MundellIn a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis—that affects the eyes—to five Michigan women, a new report finds.Since ocular syphilis

Updated on: April 23,2024 14

In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women

by Ernie MundellIn a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis—that affects the eyes—to five Michigan women, a new report finds.Since ocular syphilis

Updated on:April 23,2024 14

Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults in Great Britain

by University College LondonTrends in disposable e-cigarette use among adults (≥18y) in Great Britain, January 2021 to August 2023, by sociodemographic characteristics and smoking status (n = 67,

Updated on: April 02,2024 18

Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults in Great Britain

by University College LondonTrends in disposable e-cigarette use among adults (≥18y) in Great Britain, January 2021 to August 2023, by sociodemographic characteristics and smoking status (n = 67,

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