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4 months agoPope Francis Has Bilateral Pneumonia
Pope Francis, aged 88, is hospitalized with bilateral pneumonia, which poses serious risks due to his age.
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3 months agoAmid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK is sending the wrong message
Vaccination is crucial in preventing measles outbreaks.
Misinformation regarding measles treatment is a growing concern.
Healthcare officials stress the need for clear communication on vaccination.
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3 months agoUpheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response
The recent upheaval at CDC raises concerns about U.S. preparedness amidst infectious disease threats.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 months agoThe Axe Hanging Over America's Disease Detectives
The public health sector in the U.S. is facing significant workforce reductions, threatening its capability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
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fromNew York Family
3 months agoNewYork-Presbyterian Infectious Disease Expert Talks Measles Outbreak and Prevention - New York Family
Measles outbreaks are concerning, highlighting the urgent need for vaccination to maintain herd immunity.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months agoAmid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK is sending the wrong message
Vaccination is crucial in preventing measles outbreaks.
Misinformation regarding measles treatment is a growing concern.
Healthcare officials stress the need for clear communication on vaccination.
fromNews Center
1 week agoStudy Uncovers Key Biological Markers in Severe Malaria - News Center
I am interested in human genetic predisposition to infectious diseases. In this study, we looked for signals - whether they're transcriptomic or proteomic - that either govern malarial disease or poor prognosis.
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fromNature
1 month agoThis ancient pathogen became deadlier when humans started wearing wool
"The divergence of Borrelia recurrentis from its tick-borne relatives coincides with the domestication of sheep and increasing wool usage, highlighting an unforeseen link between fashion and disease emergence."
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fromPsychology Today
1 month agoWhy Are So Many Disease Outbreaks Happening Right Now?
Climate change is altering habitats, leading to new disease outbreaks.
Livestock production and meat trade are accelerating the emergence of superbugs.
Vaccination and awareness are essential to mitigating pandemic risks.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 months agoKilling 166 million birds hasn't helped poultry farmers stop H5N1. Is there a better way?
The H5N1 bird flu virus is now present in all 50 U.S. states, prompting reevaluation of culling strategies.
Alternative strategies to culling, like targeted depopulation and vaccination, face significant challenges.
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