Massachusetts health officials warn about potential increase in West Nile infections Updated: 5:59 PM EDT Aug 30, 2023 NOW. THE FIRST TWO HUMAN CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS THIS SEASON ARE NOW CONFIRMED IN MASSACHUSETTS. HEALTH OFFICIALS NOW WARNING RESIDENTS ABOUT A POTENTIAL INCREASE IN INFECTIONS. SO HERE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS IS DR. DANIEL KURITZKES, […]
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Computer-generated image of neutralizing antibodies (light blue) binding the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: Lexi Walls and David Veesler The omicron variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which have rapidly spread around the world over the past year, latch onto our cells more tightly, invade them more efficiently, and elude many of the antibodies […]
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A Texas resident has died from an illness caused by an amebic meningitis infection after swimming at a lake, health officials said Wednesday. The unnamed Travis County resident developed the infection after swimming in Lake Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) this month, Austin Public Health said. “Although these infections are very rare, this is an important reminder […]
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TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A person in Texas got sick and died after developing an illness caused by an amebic meningitis infection after swimming in Lake Lyndon B. Johnson earlier this month. Austin Public Health reported the death and urged people to take precautions when swimming in natural bodies of water amid the ongoing, […]
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Dr. Berne’s Whole Health is voluntarily recalling a selection of its eyedrops for fear they may be contaminated by bacteria and fungi. The recall, which was shared last week by the Food and Drug Administration, includes the company’s MSM Drops 5% and 15% solutions; Dr. Berne’s Organic Castor Oil Eye Drops; and Dr. Berne’s MSM […]
A Travis County resident has died from an illness caused by an ameba after swimming in Lake LBJ this month, Austin Public Health announced Wednesday. The public health department did not give any more details about the person who had amebic meningitis. “Although these infections are very rare, this is an important reminder that there […]
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 7:12PM HARTFORD, Connecticut — Two Connecticut residents have died this summer from infections linked to bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater, the state Department of Public Health said. Three people in the state are known to have been infected with the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which doesn’t make an oyster look, […]
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Inhaled receptor decoy therapy confers protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection in preclinical models
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Credit: Juntendo University Research Promotion Center The surface protein of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), known as the spike protein, is critical for infecting host cells. The spike protein facilitates the infection process by binding to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors on the surface of airway epithelial cells, initiating the virus entry […]
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AUSTIN, Texas – A Travis County resident died after swimming in Lake Lyndon B. Johnson and falling ill from an amebic meningitis infection. Austin Public Health reported the case on Wednesday, adding that the resident swam at the lake this month. “Although these infections are very rare, this is an important reminder that there are […]
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection, has long been a cause for concern in women’s health. It affects nearly 80% of women in the United States, manifesting in various strains. While a healthy immune response typically leads to the natural clearance of most HPV infections, certain high-risk strains pose a risk for […]