Medical research
Research has shed new light on the potential of metformin, a medication commonly used to treat diabetes, in combating bladder cancer. A study published in BMC Cancer found that metformin can suppress bladder cancer cell proliferation and prolong survival in an orthotopic mouse model. The study's findings suggest
Medical research
A recent case report highlights the importance of medical heuristics in the diagnosis of meningitis, a neurologic infectious disease. The study published in The Neurohospitalist reveals how a patient's diagnosis was delayed due to a negative result from the BioFire? Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel, a widely used diagnostic test.
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)
Medical research
A new report has highlighted a significant decrease in the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in Hubei Province, China, from 2004 to 2023. According to the research, the incidence number of PTB decreased by 46.63% and the incidence rate decreased by 48.50% during this period. The study analyzed
Medical research
Research by Zhejiang University School of Medicine highlights the significant threat of microbial pathogens to older adults in Asia, with over 60% of the world's older adults residing in the continent. The study leverages Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 data to quantify the burden attributable to 34
Tuberculosis
A new study has reported a case of Achromobacter spp. infection in an immunocompetent woman with a history of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and COVID-19. The study suggests that the high burden of TB and COVID-19 in Cameroon may lead to underreported pulmonary bacterial and fungal superinfections. Key Takeaways: * A 63-year-old
Tuberculosis
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)
Tuberculosis
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)
Medical centers
Pioneered by Delve Bio, a metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) platform has emerged as a crucial tool in diagnosing meningitis and encephalitis (M/E) by reducing the need for multiple tests and procedures. A recent study presented at IDWeek 2025 has demonstrated the potential of mNGS to streamline clinical workups and
Communicable diseases
Research from Gazi University in Turkey has highlighted the dangers of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in modern diets. According to a study published in Current Nutrition Reports, UPFs have emerged as a predominant component of modern diets, leading to a range of cardiometabolic diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular
Communicable diseases
As the summer wave of the coronavirus recedes and flu season looms on the horizon, many are left wondering when and how to get their shots. Two infectious diseases experts, Caitlin Rivers and Andrew Pavia, share their approaches and offer valuable insights on vaccination strategy. Rivers, a 35-year-old mother of
Communicable diseases
As the summer wave of the coronavirus recedes and flu season looms on the horizon, many are left wondering when and how to get their shots. Two infectious diseases experts, Caitlin Rivers and Andrew Pavia, share their approaches and offer valuable insights on vaccination strategy. Rivers, a 35-year-old mother of
