New CRISPR-based test enhances diagnosis of life-threatening fungal infection
Tulane University researchers have developed a CRISPR-based test that diagnoses Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) - a life-threatening fungal infection primarily ...
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Air pollution and cold temperatures drive bronchiectasis mortality in vulnerable populations
New research underscores how air pollution and temperature extremes amplify risks for bronchiectasis patients, pointing to critical measures for safeguarding ...
Zinc deficiency linked to increased risk of lung infection
Dietary zinc deficiency promotes lung infection by Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria -; a leading cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia, according to a ...
Study shows RSV’s severe impact on US adults, urging more testing and vaccination
Study uncovers staggering RSV impact on US adults, with ICU admissions and in-hospital deaths notably high—prompting calls for better testing ...
New X-ray technique reveals metal ion role in antibiotic efficacy
Researchers from City St George's, University of London have used a new ultra-high precision x-ray scattering technique to unveil the ...
Unusual surge in children's pneumonia cases in England linked to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
In a recent study published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers investigated the unusual rise in emergency department (ED) visits for ...
Study shows antipsychotic drugs increase health risks in dementia patients
In a recent British Medical Journal study, researchers assess the adverse effects associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs in people with ...
Rapid, easy-to-use diagnostic test could save more lives from melioidosis
Globally, more than half of patients die after infection with the neglected tropical disease, melioidosis, often before they are diagnosed. ...
‘Emergency’ or not, covid is still killing people. Here’s what doctors advise to stay safe.
With around 20,000 people dying of covid in the United States since the start of October, and tens of thousands ...
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Study: Respiratory syncytial virus directly infects nerve cells and causes inflammation
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common infection in children and senior adults, can also infect nerve cells and trigger inflammation ...