Poliomyelitis, also known as polio, is a contagious disease caused by the poliovirus. Thanks to the development of effective vaccines, the poliovirus has been largely eradicated and was endemic in only two countries in 2024. […]
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste from the blood. It is a common health concern that affects an estimated 8–16% of the […]
A growing measles outbreak along the Utah-Arizona border has spread to nearby communities, making it the nation’s second-largest this year, health officials confirmed.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Two teams of researchers have developed a cell reprogramming technology that converts rogue disease-causing T cells from our immune system into protective Tregcells. These cells help ensure that the immune system doesn’t attack the body’s […]
Tuberculosis (TB) remains the world’s leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. A new study recently published in The Lancet Global Health and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that expanding […]
Liver disease is usually caused by one of three factors: alcohol consumption, fat buildup in the liver linked to obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol, or hepatitis B and C.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A new study estimates that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat—and pose a hidden foodborne risk to millions of people […]
The threat posed by superbugs to travelers from countries around the globe has been revealed in a new study from The Australian National University (ANU).This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Autoimmune neuromuscular diseases may sound complex, but understanding them is the first step to getting the right care and support. Conditions such as Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), myasthenia gravis (MG), and inclusion body myositis (IBM) […]
Patients with preexisting gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have an increased risk for incident acute myocardial infarction (AMI), according to a study published online Oct. 13 in JGH Open.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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