New study connects parasitic disease to genetic changes in the cervical lining
New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity ...
Tag: Infectious Diseases
Study: Over 3 million children died in 2022 due to drug-resistant infections
A landmark study presented today at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that over 3 million children worldwide lost their lives ...
RSV-associated infections linked to higher one year mortality in adults
A major study presented today at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection ...
IL-6 emerges as early sepsis indicator in high risk groups
A pioneering study presented today at ESCMID Global 2025 has uncovered the potential of interleukin-6 (IL-6) as a powerful diagnostic ...
COVID-19 treatments show minimal serious side effects
Numerous treatment options for COVID-19 have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the last four years, ...
Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: A Conversation with WHO’s Dr. Allotey
Dr. Allotey, you have dedicated your career to gender, equity, health, and human rights. What inspired you to pursue this ...
New approach to combat influenza and herpes with bean-based gum
In today's interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N1, ...
Study explores how sex chromosomes and hormones influence immune responses
Women have a higher proportion of key immune cells between puberty and menopause, which may be linked to the sex ...
CDC confirms black-legged ticks can cause red meat allergy in humans
A woman in Maine developed a dangerous meat allergy after a black-legged tick bite—prompting the CDC to rethink which ticks ...
NIH researchers define topical steroid withdrawal diagnostic criteria
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have determined that dermatitis resulting from topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is distinct ...