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New Biomarker Could Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Early
February 16, 2025
New serine biomarkers offer hope for early Alzheimer’s detection and intervention. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a serious, incurable brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It severely impacts the health and productivity of patients, while also placing a heavy
House Cats and Bird Flu: What You Need to Know
February 12, 2025
1.The Spread of Bird Flu Among Cats Since 2022, over 80 domestic cats have been infected with H5N1, a dangerous strain of bird flu. Most of these cases were among barn cats, feral cats, and outdoor pets. These cats likely
Rwanda’s Quick Response Contained Marburg Outbreak
February 11, 2025
In July 2024, Rwanda faced its first-ever outbreak of the Marburg virus in the capital, Kigali. The virus, which is highly contagious and often deadly, affected health workers. On average, Marburg kills around half of those infected, according to the
Curcumin-Based Therapy: A New Hope Against Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
February 8, 2025
1.Introduction: A Tragic Incident in Nevada In 2017, a tragic event occurred in a Nevada hospital. A woman, who was admitted for pneumonia, sadly passed away due to multiple organ failure and sepsis. The cause of her death was a
New Nasal COVID-19 Vaccine to Begin Clinical Trials in the U.S.
February 7, 2025
A new nasal vaccine for COVID-19, developed at Washington University in St. Louis, is set to begin Phase 1 clinical trials in the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the investigational new drug application from Ocugen, Inc.,
Health Care AI: Promising Technology Faces Unexpected Challenges
January 23, 2025
1.AI’s Role in Health Care Artificial intelligence (AI) in health care promises to save money and improve care, such as helping doctors predict cancer patients’ outcomes. At the University of Pennsylvania Health System, an AI tool helps doctors discuss patients’
Brazilian Researchers Develop Promising COVID-19 Vaccine in Mice
January 22, 2025
Brazilian researchers from the University of São Paulo’s Medical School (FM-USP) have made a significant breakthrough in developing a COVID-19 vaccine. Recent studies conducted on mice have shown that the vaccine is both safe and effective. The vaccine successfully triggered
Measles Risk Heightened by Undernutrition in Vulnerable Children
January 21, 2025
1.Introduction to the Problem Measles cases are rising globally, and new research indicates that undernutrition may be making outbreaks worse in areas with food insecurity. Children who are undernourished may be at a higher risk of catching measles, even if
Pregnancy Alters Brain Structure: Understanding Maternal Instincts and Mental Health
January 21, 2025
Pregnancy triggers significant changes in a woman’s brain, enhancing maternal instincts and mental well-being. A new study sheds light on how these brain transformations occur, especially in first-time mothers. 1.How Pregnancy Affects the Brain A recent study, published in Nature
The Impact of Extreme Weather Events on HIV Prevention and Care
January 14, 2025
1.Introduction to the Issue Extreme weather events (EWEs) related to climate change are worsening health disparities, especially for people living with HIV (PLWH). These events disrupt HIV prevention, care, and treatment, with severe consequences for vulnerable populations in regions like
New Biomarkers Offer Hope for Early Kidney Injury Detection
January 9, 2025
1.Introduction to Nephrotoxicity Kidney injury caused by drugs, known as nephrotoxicity, is a common issue in medicine. It can occur with treatments like anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and chemotherapy drugs. This often leads to discontinuing or limiting certain therapies for patients. 2.Breakthrough
New Nanopore Tool Could Revolutionize Disease Detection
January 9, 2025
Scientists at UC Riverside have developed a groundbreaking nanopore-based tool that promises to diagnose diseases faster and more precisely than current methods. By capturing signals from individual molecules, this new tool could revolutionize how we detect illnesses. 1.Detecting Diseases with
