New antibiotic shows promise for drug-resistant gonorrhea

A new antibiotic has proven as effective as the last remaining recommended treatment for gonorrhea, helping to assuage mounting fears among public health experts about the emergence of drug-resistant strains of the sexually transmitted infection. Gonorrhea is the second most common STI in the U.S. and has developed resistance to all antibiotics used to treat […]

iOnctura to present research on roginolisib and IOA-359 at ASH

Three abstracts accepted by ASH with two poster presentations  GENEVA andd AMSTERDAM, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — iOnctura, a clinical-stage biotech developing selective cancer therapies against targets that play critical roles in multiple tumor survival pathways, today announces abstract data to be presented at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, […]

Climate Change and Infectious Diseases: Heightened Concerns Regarding H. pylori.

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Austin unites in luminous display of solidarity at ‘Light the Night’ fundraiser, raising over $600,000 for blood cancer research

AUSTIN, Texas — In a poignant evening that illuminated downtown Austin, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s ‘Light the Night’ walk and fundraiser garnered an overwhelming display of solidarity. CBS Austin This Morning’s anchor Allison Miller and John-Carlos Estrada had the privilege of hosting this extraordinary event at the Long Center. MORE | UT student triumphs […]

Cerebellar Haemangioblastoma with Leptomeningeal spread

Introduction Hemangioblastomas (HB) are neoplasms originating in the central nervous system (CNS) with a generally good clinical course and prognosis. They represent 1.5–2.5% of all intracranial neoplasms and 7–12% of posterior fossa tumors.1 In about 30% of cases, HB are associated with von Hippel-Lindau syndrome (VHL), an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by lesions in different […]

How holding still can reduce your blood pressure

A recent study involving more than 15,000 participants in 270 clinical trials has shown that isometric exercises can significantly lower resting blood pressure. Isometric exercises involve holding static positions for long periods of time. The exercises – such as plank or wall sit – involve engaging and tensing muscles without lengthening them. There are two […]

San Diego Blood Bank will donate meals to food bank for every donation in November

The San Diego Blood Bank will offer blood donors a way to double their impact in the community this month by saving lives and feeding families in need, it was announced Thursday. People can donate blood at a San Diego Blood Bank donor center or mobile blood drive through Nov. 30 and afterward, San Diego […]

Rising rates of congenital syphilis in St. Louis area prompt public health advisory

From 2020–2022, there were 56 cases of congenital syphilis in St. Louis and St. Louis County, whereas between 1999–2019 there were only 47 cases. ST. LOUIS — Health department officials in St. Louis and St. Louis County on Thursday released a public health alert warning residents of increased incidents of syphilis and HIV co-infections among […]