WHO Updates Terminology for Airborne Pathogens
The report introduces the term "infectious respiratory particles" and advocates for moving away from the dichotomy of the previously used terms "aerosols" and "droplets."
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Glycan Discovery Holds Promise for Halting Pertussis Transmission
Researchers have identified a new complex-carbohydrate biomolecule, or glycan, that plays a key role in the nasal colonization of the Bordetella bacteria responsible for whooping cough.
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CDC: Nirsevimab 90% Effective Against RSV in Infants
CDC data show that nirsevimab was highly effective in protecting infants from hospitalizations associated with respiratory syncytial virus.
Flu Vaccines Cut ED Visits by Nearly Half Last Season
Two recent studies have found that flu vaccines were effective for all ages against both moderate and severe flu in the US during the 2022-2023 flu season.
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CRISPR-Based Test Reduces Mpox Detection Time to Under an Hour
Using gene editing proteins combined with nanopore sensing technology, new research shows that testing for pathogens could become faster and more accessible.
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New Cell Therapy Reduces Mortality for COVID-19-related ARDS
An initial trial suggests invariant natural killer cell therapy improves survival.
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Measles, Mumps Detected in Ohio
Ohio health officials have confirmed cases of mumps and measles in the state, including a child who traveled through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
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Mild COVID-19 Associated with High Insomnia Rates
A survey of people who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 but never hospitalized found that 76% developed insomnia—and anxious or depressed people were more vulnerable.
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Gut Microbiota Influence Severity of Viral Infections
The composition of microbiota found in the gut influences how susceptible mice are to respiratory virus infections and the severity of these infections.
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10 States Where Nighttime Coughs Are Keeping People Awake
Sleep tracking app Sleep Cycle analyzed over 2 million hours of sleep to understand how coughing may be affecting users’ sleep health.
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Rising Respiratory Illnesses Leading to More Heart Complications
The recent surge in influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses can trigger cardiovascular complications from fever, dehydration, and increased inflammation, and Mount Sinai doctors are seeing a rise in these cases in all age groups.
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Researchers Target Sugar Molecules to Thwart Influenza Spread
While current approaches target the virus, a new study demonstrates that treating the host to prevent them from transmitting the virus to another host could be a potential new strategy for flu prevention.
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RSV Vaccine Added to ACIP 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its 2024 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule which includes four new vaccines.
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RSV Can Infect Nerve Cells and Enter Spinal Cord
Long thought to only infect the respiratory tract, a new study has found that RSV can infect nerve cells, cause nerve damage, and enter the spinal cord, potentially granting access to the central nervous system.
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Preexisting Conditions May Elevate Heart Disorder Risk Post COVID-19 Vaccine
Cedars-Sinai investigators suggest it may be helpful to keep an eye on patients with underlying health issues after COVID-19 vaccination to monitor for post-vaccine POTS, a condition that causes an abnormal increase in heart rate after standing or sitting up.
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