Organoids are promising in vitro models that can be used to mimic human physiology and provide accurate information on how human cells in their native-like tissue microenvironment are affected by exposomes. The post Using Human Organoids to Understand the Biology of Exposomes appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.| GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
BACKGROUND: Foodborne botulism is a rare but potentially serious and lethal disease that is considered a threat to public health systems across the globe. Botulism is a paralytic disorder caused by the neurotoxin, produced by Clostridium botulinum, which acts upon peripheral cholinergic nerve terminals by inhibiting acetylcholine release, subsequently causing denervation to muscle fibers. CASE […] L'articolo Clinical and electrophysiological features of foodborne botulism: a retrospective c...| European Review
Ghana is the first country in the world to roll out a malaria treatment specially formulated for newborn babies. The new treatment, known as Coartem <5 kg Baby, uses a new ratio and dose of artemether-lumefantrine to account for metabolic differences in babies under 5kg. Small babies handle drugs differently due to the immaturity of their […]| Health Policy Watch
The first pregnant woman infected with malaria has been recruited into a Phase 3 trial in Mali that is evaluating the efficacy and safety of antimalarial drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria as they have reduced immunity, and malaria poses serious risks to both mothers and babies. […]| Health Policy Watch
Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH, FACOG, has been awarded $2.5M over five years by the National Institutes of Health for her research focused on improving human papillomavirus (HPV) treatment outcomes in women living with HIV (WWH) in Africa. Dr. Mungo is an Assistant Professor in the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliate Faculty in Lineberger … Read more The post Mungo Receives $2.5M for her Research Focused on Improving HPV Treatment Outcomes in Women Living with HIV appeared firs...| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting to review childhood vaccine recommendations in the US. The committee has already voted to change current guidance on combined measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccines for children under 4. Votes on Hepatitis B immun| www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
USF and FAU researchers identify bacterium behind 1,500-year-old pandemic mystery. For the first time, scientists have obtained direct genomic evidence of the bacterium responsible for the Plague of Justinian, the earliest known pandemic in recorded history. The outbreak, which struck the Eastern| SciTechDaily
It’s that time of year again. Cold and flu season. And with kids returning to normal activities like school, daycare, activities and playdates, cases of all respiratory diseases are up this year. Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, shares tips on differentiating the various illnesses, prevention tips, how to care for symptoms at home, and what you…| Rady Children's Health
By Angela Brandt, Staff Writer, Poway News Chieftain Chris Abe is made for emergencies. Whether it’s a nurse being accidentally pricked by a needle or a worldwide pandemic, she is able to to remain calm and think of solutions under pressure. Her coworkers at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego say Abe is always available by…| Rady Children's Health
by Lorri Bauer, MS, and Natalie Elms, MA The novel coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented and unsettling event for people of all ages, and for small children, its ever-changing nature and intense media coverage can be hard to comprehend — and even scary. Below are a few guidelines to help keep preschool-age kids calm, informed…| Rady Children's Health
Antibodies from a person who had previously been infected with mpox provides full protection from severe illness and death in mice.| GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
Ready to head back into the classroom? So are pathogens! See what this expert from UF EPI is saying to those heading back to school, from tiny tots to college students, to stay happy and healthy this fall.| epi.ufl.edu
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A four year WHO-sponsored investigation of the origins of the COVID pandemic by an international group of experts has concluded that “most scientific data and| Health Policy Watch
Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore says an infant born prematurely and infected with measles has died in southwestern Ontario.| Global News
UPDATE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN UPLOADED TO BITCHUTE AND IS AVAILABLE TO VIEW BELOW!!. August 26, 2020 @ 7 PM PT – A roundtable discussion with Dr. Judy Mikovits and Dr. Robert O. Young regarding COVID, Vaccines and Viruses. We will cover the latest announcement by President Trump with regard to the new Plasma Treatment, … Continue reading Dr. Judy Mikovits and Dr. Robert Young – re COVID, Vaccines, Viruses, FACE MASKS AND MORE!→| pHorever Young Blog
In 1960 a veteran retro virologist urged his peers to “raise questions whether the known facts about viruses suffice to account for it.” The subject was cancer, the veteran was Peyton Rous, and the quote is from a paper in Cancer Research. Mindful of that example, in 198I, asked a similar question in a paper … Continue reading The Corona Virus is Just a Concept That Only Exists on Paper→| pHorever Young Blog
Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to| Health Policy Watch
Fifteen measles cases have been reported in Gaines County, Texas, where nearly 14% of K-12 students had a vaccine exemption last school year.| Campus Safety Magazine
This blog post summarises the key points about Lassa fever and what UKHSA does when a case of an infectious disease such as Lassa fever is identified in the UK.| ukhsa.blog.gov.uk
ISB researchers Dr. Nitin Baliga, Dr. Eliza Peterson and Dr. Vivek Srinivas have developed a new cell sorting technology, called PerSort, that isolates and characterizes dormant persisters that exist in cultures of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the pathogen that causes tuberculosis. The post ISB Creates PerSort, a New Cell Sorting Technology Aimed at Studying Drug Tolerance and Shortening Tuberculosis Treatment appeared first […] The post ISB Creates PerSort, a New Cell Sorting Technology Aim...| Baliga Lab
Update your understanding of the role of antibiotics, fluid administration and coordination of clinical care| EMS1
Only your doctor can tell you for sure, but it’s good to know what to look for.| UNC Health Talk
St Andrews scientist’s warning over mpox spread| University of St Andrews news
The US FDA gave the official thumbs up to the 2024-2025 updated COVID vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna that target the KP.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 last| Those Nerdy Girls
A more-deadly version of the virus formerly known as monkeypox is spreading fast through Africa. Should Europe be on alert?| POLITICO
Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to the current U.S. H5N1 outbreak, bird and swine flus| EMS1
For the love of God, why do strangers keep striking up conversations with me? Maybe I just have a face for it. On a recent trip home, a woman decided to talk to me about the recent measles outbreak and how she still believes that vaccinations can cause autism in children. And despite not having […]| Crutches and Spice
What is ozone therapy? Micah Lowe breaks it down in this comprehensive review. The post Everything You Need to Know About Ozone Therapy appeared first on NYCIM.| NYCIM
Meningitis is rare but potentially fatal. Know the symptoms.| UNC Health Talk
