SARS-CoV-2 spike protein accumulation linked to long-lasting brain effects

Visualization of SARS-CoV-2 viral tropism in whole mouse bodies and SARS-CoV-2 spike protein persistency in skull marrow and brain. (A–E) SARS-CoV-2-GFP aerosol infection in K18-hACE2 mice. (A) Illustration of SARS-CoV-2-GFP…

WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses. Credit: Public Domain The World Health Organization on Thursday urged countries to step up surveillance for bird flu after the…

Talk therapy and rehabilitation may improve long COVID symptoms, but effects are modest

Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a program of physical and mental rehabilitation probably improve symptoms of long COVID, but the effects are modest, finds a…

Risk perception and antibiotic resistance: Bridging knowledge and action

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest health threats of our time. With microbes increasingly evading the effects of the drugs designed to combat them, we…

Younger patients more affected by neurologic manifestations of long COVID

Younger and middle-aged patients seem to be disproportionately affected by neurologic manifestations of postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection (Neuro-PASC), according to a study published online…

Dental expert discusses what to know about your temporomandibular joint

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In recognition of National Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Awareness Month, Dr. Seema Kurup, associate professor and division chair of Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain at the UConn…

Clinical trial finds daily tablet increases growth in children with achondroplasia

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A promising daily tablet is effective at increasing height and improving proportional limb growth in children with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, according to…

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

Colorized SEM (scanning electron micrograph) of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella enteritidis. Blue is growth medium. Picture is colored in false colors to illustrate difference. Photo by Jean Guard, ARS. Credit:…

New treatment helps children with rare spinal condition regain ability to walk

Example of patient participating in TSS research stury. Credit: Kennedy Krieger Institute Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute’s International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (ICSCI) have made a remarkable advancement in…

1 in 5 people could have long COVID

More than 1 in 5 Americans likely suffer from long COVID, a new AI-assisted review has found. The analysis suggests that nearly 23% of U.S. adults experience the symptoms of…