Infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can lead to HSV-1 encephalitis—a rare but deadly condition that inflames the brain. Despite decades of research, treatment options for this disease remain limited.This article was […]
Routine testing for multiple infectious diseases among migrants will benefit health care systems by identifying key infections earlier, a new study finds.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
U.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying that Americans should be vaccinated against the virus no matter where they’re going.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Both mild and moderate-to-severe psoriasis are significantly associated with an increased risk for sleep disorders, according to a study published online May 13 in JEADV Clinical Practice.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Timing your COVID-19 booster with your annual flu vaccination may be a convenient and effective way to protect yourself against both viruses.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
With temperatures rising, people across the country are heading outdoors to garden, hike, swim and revel in the sunshine. But there’s a hidden danger in the tall grass and brush—ticks carrying microbes that cause Lyme […]
Socioeconomic factors may be a driving force behind the emergence and spread of animal-borne disease outbreaks, according to new research from the University of Georgia and Oklahoma State University.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The “catastrophic” freeze on U.S. funding for malaria has halted prevention programs across Africa and also threatens to stall advances in genomic research, says Jane Carlton, director of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute.This article […]
Aortic valve narrowing (aortic stenosis) with concomitant cardiac amyloidosis is a severe heart disease of old age that is associated with a high risk of death. Until now, treatment has consisted of valve replacement, while […]
When harmful bacteria or other microorganisms invade the body, neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, are one of the first immune cells to respond. They release powerful weapons to trap and kill these threats, […]
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