Infections from nontuberculous mycobacteria are on the rise: New blood test cuts diagnosis time from months to hours

by Tulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaling nontuberculous mycobacteria is common for most people. The bacteria are found in water systems, soil and dust worldwide and, for many, cause

Updated on: March 20,2024 19

Infections from nontuberculous mycobacteria are on the rise: New blood test cuts diagnosis time from months to hours

by Tulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaling nontuberculous mycobacteria is common for most people. The bacteria are found in water systems, soil and dust worldwide and, for many, cause

Updated on:March 20,2024 19

Pet ownership may contribute to health care barriers for people with HIV

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople living with HIV may face hard choices when balancing their own health needs with caring for a pet, a study led by a University of F

Updated on: May 25,2024 6

Pet ownership may contribute to health care barriers for people with HIV

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople living with HIV may face hard choices when balancing their own health needs with caring for a pet, a study led by a University of F

Updated on:May 25,2024 6

mRNA COVID vaccines make 'unintended proteins'—researchers discover how to fix this problem

by James Thaventhiran and Anne Willis,The ConversationTranslation of 1-methylΨ-modified mRNA produces +1 frameshifted polypeptides. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06800

Updated on: December 30,2023 19

mRNA COVID vaccines make 'unintended proteins'—researchers discover how to fix this problem

by James Thaventhiran and Anne Willis,The ConversationTranslation of 1-methylΨ-modified mRNA produces +1 frameshifted polypeptides. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06800

Updated on:December 30,2023 19

In a post-COVID world, there's a new landscape for at-home medical tests

by Jen A. Miller,Johns Hopkins UniversityA Hopkins affiliate completes a rapid antigen test at the O'Connor Rec Center. Credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins UniversityDuring the COVID-19 pandem

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

In a post-COVID world, there's a new landscape for at-home medical tests

by Jen A. Miller,Johns Hopkins UniversityA Hopkins affiliate completes a rapid antigen test at the O'Connor Rec Center. Credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins UniversityDuring the COVID-19 pandem

Updated on:January 02,2024 9

Clinical trial investigates new oral treatment for COVID-19

by IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)Efficacy of treatment measured by the viral load and clinical signs. A and B: log10 viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in patients that received placebo or a

Updated on: December 28,2023 20

Clinical trial investigates new oral treatment for COVID-19

by IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)Efficacy of treatment measured by the viral load and clinical signs. A and B: log10 viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in patients that received placebo or a

Updated on:December 28,2023 20

How three infectious disease agents evade the immune system

byNanyang Technological UniversityTransmission electron microscope image of a respiratory syncytial virus particle. Credit: Assoc Prof Richard SugrueCOVID-19 cast a glaring spotlight on the deva

Updated on: January 26,2024 25

How three infectious disease agents evade the immune system

byNanyang Technological UniversityTransmission electron microscope image of a respiratory syncytial virus particle. Credit: Assoc Prof Richard SugrueCOVID-19 cast a glaring spotlight on the deva

Updated on:January 26,2024 25

Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCherry Grimmett, a BJC HealthCare security officer, receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in December 202

Updated on: April 12,2024 11

Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCherry Grimmett, a BJC HealthCare security officer, receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in December 202

Updated on:April 12,2024 11

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,

Updated on: December 30,2023 9

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,

Updated on:December 30,2023 9

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

Updated on: September 09,2024 0

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

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Researchers develop novel intranasal mask to protect respiratory tract from viral aerosols

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic and experimental design for MV@GEL as an intranasal mask to intercept viral aerosols and entrap virus.aThe intranasal mask (MV@GEL) wa

Updated on: December 28,2023 9

Researchers develop novel intranasal mask to protect respiratory tract from viral aerosols

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic and experimental design for MV@GEL as an intranasal mask to intercept viral aerosols and entrap virus.aThe intranasal mask (MV@GEL) wa

Updated on:December 28,2023 9

The Current State of the Covid Virus: A Persistent Threat

In 2024, the Covid virus continues to be a significant public health concern, evolving and spreading despite previous efforts to control it.

Updated on: August 26,2024 0

The Current State of the Covid Virus: A Persistent Threat

In 2024, the Covid virus continues to be a significant public health concern, evolving and spreading despite previous efforts to control it.

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Statistics shows mortality for adults 65 and over was declining before COVID-19

by Elana GotkineAmong adults age 65 years and older, mortality was declining before the COVID-19 pandemic, although the rate of decline slowed from 2009, according to the Dec. 15National Vital S

Updated on: January 02,2024 10

Statistics shows mortality for adults 65 and over was declining before COVID-19

by Elana GotkineAmong adults age 65 years and older, mortality was declining before the COVID-19 pandemic, although the rate of decline slowed from 2009, according to the Dec. 15National Vital S

Updated on:January 02,2024 10