Remission from HIV-1 infection: Discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that contribute to virus control

Antibody fragments of EPCT112 bNAb (blue) discovered at the Institut Pasteur by Hugo Mouquet’s team, here forming a complex with the HIV-1 envelope protein (Env) (shown in yellow and orange). Credit: (c) Institut Pasteur / Hugo Mouquet Some HIV-1 carriers who have received an early antiretroviral treatment during several years are able to control the […]

Bedbugs could transmit MRSA bacteria that causes staph infections ‘in some settings,’ study suggests

Bedbugs may be able to acquire and transmit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a recent study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.  MRSA is a type of bacteria found on people’s skin that can cause serious infections. In some cases, it can lead to sepsis or even death, according to the Centers for […]

Vaccine shows promise against the virus linked to multiple sclerosis

The Epstein Barr virus can cause glandular fever, also known as infectious mononucleosis Mediscan / Alamy A vaccine that fends off the widespread Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which causes glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis or “mono”) and has been linked to some serious health conditions, has shown promise in mice. It could have an edge over other […]

Global Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment Markets, Trends, Competition, Opportunity and Forecast, 2028F – Advancements in Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatments Spur Market Expansion

DUBLIN, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition, Opportunity and Forecast, 2018-2028 Segmented By Product Analysis, By Site Analysis, By End User, By Region and Competition” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global neuroendocrine tumor treatment market is anticipated to experience growth to 2028 This can […]

A Guide to Managing Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Cervical spinal stenosis (CSS) is when the spinal canal of the neck becomes narrow and starts to press on the spinal cord. “Stenosis” means a narrowing of a body area. Spinal stenosis can also affect the lumbar spine (low back). Stenosis of the neck is often caused by aging and disc herniation. Symptoms may include […]

These eye drops are being recalled in Canada because of risk of infection

Health Canada is recalling a brand of eye drops, saying use of the product may cause microbial growth, leading to the risk of an eye infection. The recall is for Cromolyn Eye Drops, an over-the-counter drug used to relieve symptoms of allergy-induced pink eye in adults and children aged five and older. Health Canada described […]

Wegovy shown to cut risk of stroke and heart attacks, company says

The blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy cuts the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, by 20%, drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Tuesday. The findings are the first to demonstrate that a weight-loss drug has medical benefits beyond weight reduction. The results may be compelling enough to get insurance companies to provide coverage, said […]

Fungal infections are on the rise, but the tools to track them are lagging

Fungal infections have been on the rise since COVID-19’s inception, but public health tracking tools, tests, and data systems in the U.S. are not quite where they need to be yet, Tom Chiller, MD, CDC’s head of mycotic diseases, told Becker’s.  “We don’t have good surveillance for fungal infections,” Dr. Chiller said. “A lot of […]

SELECT Trial Shows Semaglutide 2.4 mg Could Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

Credit: iStock Use of semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) was associated with a reduction in the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in the SELECT trial, according to an announcement from Novo Nordisk.1 Announced on August 8, 2023, topline results of the trial indicate once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg was associated with a 20% reduction in major […]