Communicable diseases
A new research study by the University of Oxford has provided a framework for understanding and measuring the transmissibility of mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue fever. The research, supported by the European Union's Horizon Europe programme, aims to inform decision-making by public health authorities during infectious disease outbreaks.
Communicable diseases
A new research study by the University of Oxford has provided a framework for understanding and measuring the transmissibility of mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue fever. The research, supported by the European Union's Horizon Europe programme, aims to inform decision-making by public health authorities during infectious disease outbreaks.
Blood donation
Researchers at Guangzhou Medical University have released new data on occult HBV infection (OBI), highlighting the challenges in distinguishing between false positives and true OBI among NAT+/HBsAg- donors. The study emphasized the importance of analyzing detection patterns and investigating S gene mutations to improve infection status confirmation and donor
Chickenpox
With 2,010 notified cases so far this year, chickenpox has been spreading across Australia, with alerts issued in Northern New South Wales. The highly contagious varicella zoster virus typically causes a mild illness in children but can be severe in adults, and those with abnormal immune systems. Symptoms begin
Chickenpox
With 2,010 notified cases so far this year, chickenpox has been spreading across Australia, with alerts issued in Northern New South Wales. The highly contagious varicella zoster virus typically causes a mild illness in children but can be severe in adults, and those with abnormal immune systems. Symptoms begin
Chickenpox
With 2,010 notified cases so far this year, chickenpox has been spreading across Australia, with alerts issued in Northern New South Wales. The highly contagious varicella zoster virus typically causes a mild illness in children but can be severe in adults, and those with abnormal immune systems. Symptoms begin
Chickenpox
With 2,010 notified cases so far this year, chickenpox has been spreading across Australia, with alerts issued in Northern New South Wales. The highly contagious varicella zoster virus typically causes a mild illness in children but can be severe in adults, and those with abnormal immune systems. Symptoms begin
Communicable diseases
As the global community grapples with the persistence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a new study from Quzhou, People's Republic of China, sheds light on the efficacy of existing COVID-19 vaccines in older adults. The research, published in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, reveals that while XBB-containing vaccine-induced immunity
Communicable diseases
Advances in technology and scientific methods are being increasingly integrated into the practice of epidemiological surveillance to combat the spread of infectious diseases. According to research from the Stavropol Research Anti-Plague Institute, the importance of modernizing sanitary and epidemiological services cannot be overstated, particularly in the context of urbanization and
Communicable diseases
South Africa's Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, has launched a public-facing TB dashboard to track progress toward the country's goal of testing five million people by 2035. The interactive platform, developed through collaboration among the National Department of Health, the National Health Laboratory Service, and
Chronic kidney failure
A new systematic review has examined the economic burden of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in Africa, revealing significant affordability challenges and underscoring the urgent need for financial protection strategies and sustainable models of kidney care. The researchers found that the majority of patients receive haemodialysis, with limited data on peritoneal
Medical research
A recent case report published in the Infection and Drug Resistance journal has highlighted a potential and rare side effect of the medication dupilumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody used to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. According to the research, a 71-year-old man developed pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB)
