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Opinion: Measles outbreaks in US and Canada show that MMR vaccines are needed more than ever
Measles is one of the most challenging diseases to control. It requires a sustained uptake of well over 90% of two doses of a measles-containing vaccine such as MMR. But since the COVID pandemic, there has been a decline ...
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US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here's what to know
U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks, Texas grew by another 60 cases and a third measles-related death was made public.
Apr 12, 2025
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Study identifies promising biomarker for early sepsis detection in neonates, children and pregnant women
A study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 has uncovered the potential of interleukin-6 (IL-6) as a powerful diagnostic biomarker for the early detection of sepsis in high-risk patient groups, including neonates, children and ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Common respiratory condition nearly triples the risk of death in adults, study finds
A study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) face a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year compared to the general ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Most COVID-19 treatments found to be free of serious side effects in analysis of US studies
Numerous treatment options for COVID-19 have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the last four years, including antiviral drugs and monoclonal antibodies that suppress an excessive immune response. ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Hantavirus caused 3 recent deaths in California: What to know about the virus
Three people in Mammoth Lakes died recently after contracting hantavirus, the same infection that killed Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa earlier this year. The cases have heightened concerns among public health officials ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Worm eradication: A surprising ally in the fight against HIV
Researchers from the Munich Tropical Institute, the Tanzanian NIMR-MMRC, DZIF, together with colleagues from Bonn, have discovered a risk factor for HIV infection that has received little attention to date. In an earlier ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Dogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans
Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that thrives in moist soils and becomes airborne during drought. Its spores are easily inhaled, leading to infection. Climate change is creating the perfect conditions ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Immune protein modification can curb viral replication and heart inflammation
Cleveland Clinic virology researchers have found that a specific protein modification to the immune protein MDA5 is key to how human bodies detect and respond to viruses and viral replication.
Apr 10, 2025
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Food insecurity may have driven increased tuberculosis mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, tuberculosis (TB) mortality surged for the first time in two decades. While these increases were widely attributed to disruptions to TB services, such as diagnostic delays and treatment interruptions, ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Patients with multidrug-resistant cholera in EU linked to exposure to contaminated holy water from Ethiopia
Consumption of holy water from Ethiopia has recently led to several cases of cholera in Germany and the United Kingdom (UK) with a multidrug-resistant Vibrio cholerae strain, according to a study published in Eurosurveillance.
Apr 10, 2025
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A new UV light may help stop future pandemics
Five years after COVID-19 first hit the United States, scientists are already brainstorming how to stop the next big virus.
Apr 10, 2025
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Exploring communication challenges faced by individuals with hearing impairments during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic created major communication barriers for individuals with hearing impairments, primarily due to face masks blocking lip movements. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have examined these issues ...
Apr 10, 2025
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WHO says more must be done to control measles
The World Health Organization called Thursday for greater efforts to combat measles, which is spreading in 58 countries including the United States, where two children have died.
Apr 10, 2025
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Ongoing research shows new class of antibiotic is effective in tackling MRSA
The development of new antibiotics to treat superbugs and other bacterial infections is a global priority, with the rate of infections that cannot be treated with current antibiotics rising and presenting one of the biggest ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Certain nasal bacteria may boost the risk for COVID-19 infection, study finds
A new study by researchers at George Washington University has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may influence how likely someone is to get a COVID-19 infection.
Apr 10, 2025
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How telling personal stories of measles infections can increase vaccination rates
Northeastern University public health experts were relieved to see Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an avowed vaccine skeptic, post on X that "the most effective way to prevent measles is the MMR vaccine."
Apr 10, 2025
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Ohio measles cases rise to 20. Here's what to know about outbreaks around the US
A measles outbreak in Knox County, Ohio, grew to 14 cases this week, with the state's overall count in double digits across four counties.
Apr 10, 2025
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Indiana joins list of states with 3 or more cases of measles. Here's what to know
Indiana health officials announced a measles outbreak Wednesday, with six cases that have no known links to the outbreaks in several other states.
Apr 10, 2025
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COVID-19 analysis shows that US investment in vaccine more than paid off
Five years ago, volunteers rolled up their sleeves in the first clinical trial of a vaccine against COVID-19, as the new pandemic surged around them. By a year later, 66 million American adults had gotten at least one dose ...
Apr 9, 2025
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A new smartphone-sized device can test for tuberculosis: Why that matters for children
Tulane University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind handheld diagnostic device that can deliver rapid, accurate tuberculosis diagnoses in under an hour, according to a study published in Science Translational ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Wastewater surveillance study suggests onsite monitoring could aid efforts against disease spread
In a new study, wastewater surveillance for multiple pathogens at five different sites identified local trends that were not captured in larger surveillance programs, and some sites used the data to inform efforts to prevent ...
Apr 9, 2025
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More people now die at home after stroke than in medical facilities, study reveals
A new analysis finds a significant uptick in the number of people dying at home due to ischemic stroke compared to inpatient medical facilities, and when not at home, individuals in rural communities and Black Americans were ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Precision medicine approach targets kidney scarring to prevent failure
New UCLA research conducted using mouse models and human genetic data has uncovered a critical factor that determines how much scarring occurs following kidney injury, leading scientists to identify a potential precision ...
Apr 9, 2025
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