An electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. Goldsmith Imagine a disease more infectious than any other known to medical science, that would kill 2.6…
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What a new sexual health campaign for young Aussies gets right and wrong
One of the posters from the campaign. Credit: Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care The Australian government recently launched a new campaign, Beforeplay, to promote better sexual health…
Expert discusses increasing levels of respiratory infections
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The new year is bringing a significant rise in respiratory virus activity across the U.S. Many are experiencing coughs, fever and congestion—some of the telltale signs…
An antibiotic-resistant bacteria is rising among Philly’s homeless population
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Shigella, an increasingly hard to treat bacterial infection, is on the rise in Philadelphia, especially among people who are experiencing homelessness or use opioids. Eighty cases…
Tapering of inhaled steroids feasible for asthma controlled with benralizumab
For patients with severe eosinophilic asthma controlled on bevacizumab, tapering of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) is feasible and is not associated with worse asthma control, according to a study published online…
New estimate doubles likely deaths from fungal disease globally
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The annual total of deaths from fungal disease worldwide has risen to 3.75 million, double the previous estimate, according to a new study. In a paper,…
Blood flow changes in the eyes could influence visual symptoms of migraines
Credit: Sasha Wolff/Wikipedia A recent study found changes in blood flow in the retina could explain why some migraine patients experience visual symptoms. The findings could represent a long-sought observable…
Classifying the natural history of asymptomatic malaria
Colorized electron micrograph showing malaria parasite (right, blue) attaching to a human red blood cell. The inset shows a detail of the attachment point at higher magnification. Credit: NIAID Detecting…
Biological agent trials for psoriasis rarely include patient images
Few randomized controlled trials involving biological agents for psoriasis treatment include patient images, according to a review published online on Nov. 15 in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment. Sam Polesie,…
Women with osteoporosis want to know their fracture risk
Most women with osteoporosis want to know their fracture risk, but only half have received this information from health care providers, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in…
