#malaria
#malaria

The deadly riddle of blackwater fever: the search for answers over illness killing Uganda's children

The rising incidence of blackwater fever in Uganda correlates with the use of modern artemisinin-based malaria treatments.

fromNews Center

4 weeks ago

Medicine

Study Uncovers Key Biological Markers in Severe Malaria - News Center

The deadly riddle of blackwater fever: the search for answers over illness killing Uganda's children

The rising incidence of blackwater fever in Uganda correlates with the use of modern artemisinin-based malaria treatments.

fromNews Center

4 weeks ago

Medicine

Study Uncovers Key Biological Markers in Severe Malaria - News Center

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#insecticide-resistance

These malaria drugs treat the mosquitoes - not the people

New compounds target malaria parasites in mosquitoes, offering hope against insecticide resistance.

Genetic mutations linked to pregnancy loss discovered, enabling potential embryo screening.

fromwww.bbc.com

Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria

US researchers propose using malaria drugs to cure mosquitoes instead of killing them, aiming to prevent disease transmission.

Coating bed nets with malaria drugs could effectively reduce parasite spread among mosquitoes.

fromwww.dw.com

A new drug makes your blood toxic to mosquitoes DW 03/28/2025

Nitisinone can make human blood lethal to malaria-carrying mosquitoes, potentially reducing insect populations.

These malaria drugs treat the mosquitoes - not the people

New compounds target malaria parasites in mosquitoes, offering hope against insecticide resistance.

Genetic mutations linked to pregnancy loss discovered, enabling potential embryo screening.

fromwww.bbc.com

Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria

US researchers propose using malaria drugs to cure mosquitoes instead of killing them, aiming to prevent disease transmission.

Coating bed nets with malaria drugs could effectively reduce parasite spread among mosquitoes.

fromwww.dw.com

more#insecticide-resistance

A new drug makes your blood toxic to mosquitoes DW 03/28/2025

Nitisinone can make human blood lethal to malaria-carrying mosquitoes, potentially reducing insect populations.

Daily briefing: Drug makes people's blood poisonous to mosquitoes

Nitisinone can render human blood toxic to mosquitoes, potentially aiding in malaria control.

2 months ago

GM mosquitoes: inside the lab breeding six-legged agents in the war on malaria

Genetically modified mosquitoes could significantly impact malaria control efforts.

Daily briefing: Drug makes people's blood poisonous to mosquitoes

Nitisinone can render human blood toxic to mosquitoes, potentially aiding in malaria control.

2 months ago

GM mosquitoes: inside the lab breeding six-legged agents in the war on malaria

Genetically modified mosquitoes could significantly impact malaria control efforts.

more#mosquito-control

fromMail Online

King Tut breakthrough after DNA results reveal likely cause of death

The tests show that Tutankhamun was infected with malaria that may have killed him.

UK news

#public-health

USAID's demise raises fears for millions of lives across the Global South

Trump's administration cut 83% of aid programs, jeopardizing progress against malaria in Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar.

Coronavirus

fromMail Online

4 months ago

Symptoms of mystery 'crying disease' that kills you in hours

A mystery disease outbreak in the Congo has caused over 50 deaths, with symptoms resembling hemorrhagic fever but testing negative for known viruses.

Medicine

What if human blood were toxic to mosquitoes? A drug can make it so

A single dose of nitisinone can make blood lethal to mosquitoes for five days, potentially curbing malaria transmission.

6 months ago

Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria?

Engineered mosquitoes can deliver vaccines, potentially providing enhanced immunity against malaria, especially critical due to the high malaria death rate.

USAID's demise raises fears for millions of lives across the Global South

Trump's administration cut 83% of aid programs, jeopardizing progress against malaria in Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar.

Coronavirus

fromMail Online

4 months ago

Symptoms of mystery 'crying disease' that kills you in hours

A mystery disease outbreak in the Congo has caused over 50 deaths, with symptoms resembling hemorrhagic fever but testing negative for known viruses.

Medicine

What if human blood were toxic to mosquitoes? A drug can make it so

A single dose of nitisinone can make blood lethal to mosquitoes for five days, potentially curbing malaria transmission.

6 months ago

Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria?

Engineered mosquitoes can deliver vaccines, potentially providing enhanced immunity against malaria, especially critical due to the high malaria death rate.

Trump Administration Wants EPA Grant Money Back

The Trump administration plans to eliminate 5,800 USAID contracts, risking critical health initiatives.

Secretary Rubio defies legal spending appropriations, complicating government operations.

EPA targets Citibank's $20 billion clean energy fund due to alleged mismanagement.

Federal judge questions legality of mass firings under the current administration.

Another mystery disease outbreak in DR Congo: What we know DW 02/28/2025

A new disease outbreak in DR Congo has resulted in at least 60 deaths, with over 1,000 reported cases in Equateur province.

fromwww.npr.org

7 months ago

What's going on with the 'magic' drug for malaria?

Severe malaria in children poses significantly increased risks, and treatments like artemisinin are showing diminished efficacy.

Coronavirus

fromwww.dw.com

4 months ago

Another mystery disease outbreak in DR Congo: What we know DW 02/28/2025

A new disease outbreak in DR Congo has resulted in at least 60 deaths, with over 1,000 reported cases in Equateur province.