When scientists infected brain organoids—pinhead-size bits of brain tissue grown in the lab—with the virus that causes COVID, they found that not only does it spread in neurons in the brain, it also accelerates the destruction of connections between neurons—called synapses—that are essential for communication. These discoveries expand understanding of how SARS-CoV-2 can damage the […]
Abstract Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children. The causative pathogens show geographic and seasonal variations. We retrospectively evaluated the frequency and seasonality of respiratory pathogens in children and adolescents (age: 0–19 years) with ARIs treated between January 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022, at a single center in […]
With the government scaling back COVID-19 case number updates, it may seem the virus has disappeared from the public consciousness. But experts say Australia is now in its eighth COVID-19 wave. All states and territories have seen a rise in confirmed cases and the number of hospitalisations over the last two and a half months, federal health department data shows. With case […]
A medical worker inoculates a recipient with a COVID-19 vaccine at a temporary inoculation site in Haidian District in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 11, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua) Medical experts warned of a potential spike in COVID-19 infections in the coming winter season. While this could pose a threat to the elderly and vulnerable populations, experts […]
BARCELONA, Spain — Could HBO’s dystopian hit show “The Last of Us” end up becoming a reality? Spanish researchers are issuing a dire warning that the climate crisis could potentially trigger the outbreak of new and lethal infectious diseases, including fungi. Increasing temperatures, changes in ecosystems, globalization, and human activities like the extensive use of […]
Cases of congenital syphilis, an infection passed from mother to newborn, have increased more than tenfold across the nation over the past decade, with more than 3,700 cases reported in 2022, according to a report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the state Department of Health, Arkansas had 70 cases […]
We expected more cases with more social mingling… But the fact is the overwhelming majority of these cases are in younger healthier people. These people do not have a significant problem. They do not have the serious complications. They do not die. And so it’s fantastic news that we have a lot of cases, but […]
A medical worker inoculates a recipient with a COVID-19 vaccine at a temporary inoculation site in Haidian District in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 11, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua) China’s top respiratory disease expert Zhong Nanshan warned of a small spike in COVID-19 infections in the winter and reminded the elderly and vulnerable populations get vaccinated as […]
Pneumonia is a treatable and preventable disease that still continues to pose a substantial threat to vulnerable populations, especially in developing countries where there is limited access to healthcare. By observing World Pneumonia Day, we prioritize the importance of vaccination, early detection, and timely intervention to mitigate the impact of pneumonia on individuals and communities. […]
