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Genetic defects of brain immunity in childhood herpes simplex encephalitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis poses a serious threat, but early treatment can enhance prognosis.
#child-health

Simple saline drops shown to cut common cold by DAYS in children

Saline nasal drops can significantly reduce cold duration in children and decrease transmission within families.

Ask the doctor: Should my kids stay home from school if they have coughs and colds - and how can I avoid catching them myself?

Seasonal variations in viral infections are heavily influenced by human behavior and environmental factors.

Simple saline drops shown to cut common cold by DAYS in children

Saline nasal drops can significantly reduce cold duration in children and decrease transmission within families.

Ask the doctor: Should my kids stay home from school if they have coughs and colds - and how can I avoid catching them myself?

Seasonal variations in viral infections are heavily influenced by human behavior and environmental factors.
morechild-health

Author Correction: Immune system adaptation during gender-affirming testosterone treatment - Nature

The study reveals significant findings about immune responses and their impact on recovery from viral infections.
#immune-system

Taking Testosterone Changes the Immune System in Fascinating Ways

Testosterone treatment in transgender men alters immune pathways, aligning them more closely with those of cisgender men.

Testosterone may affect transgender men's immune system - LGBTQ Nation

Testosterone therapy in transgender men can significantly affect immune system responses, impacting susceptibility to viral infections and autoimmune diseases.

Immune Genes Are Altered in Alzheimer's Patients' Blood - News Center

Altered immune genes in Alzheimer's patients may result from viral infections or environmental factors.
Epigenetic changes in immune cells in Alzheimer's patients may indicate increased risk for the disease.

Taking Testosterone Changes the Immune System in Fascinating Ways

Testosterone treatment in transgender men alters immune pathways, aligning them more closely with those of cisgender men.

Testosterone may affect transgender men's immune system - LGBTQ Nation

Testosterone therapy in transgender men can significantly affect immune system responses, impacting susceptibility to viral infections and autoimmune diseases.

Immune Genes Are Altered in Alzheimer's Patients' Blood - News Center

Altered immune genes in Alzheimer's patients may result from viral infections or environmental factors.
Epigenetic changes in immune cells in Alzheimer's patients may indicate increased risk for the disease.
moreimmune-system

New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

Eastern equine encephalitis poses a significant health risk, with a fatality reported in New Hampshire after a ten-year gap.

Epstein-Barr virus at 60

Discovery of Epstein-Barr virus contribution to cancer research.
Importance of EBV in understanding cancer and immune defenses.
#germany

COVID-19 makes wintertime comeback DW 12/18/2023

Germany is experiencing a surge in viral infections, with 80% of patients having some type of viral infection, half of which are COVID-19.
The country is facing disruptions as 10% of the population is sick, and offices and services are struggling to remain open.

COVID-19 makes wintertime comeback in Germany DW 12/18/2023

Despite high vaccination rates in Germany, viral infections including COVID-19 are still prevalent, causing a surge in doctor's appointments.
Symptoms of viral infections are mostly mild, resembling regular winter illnesses and leading to an increase in sick days.

COVID-19 makes wintertime comeback DW 12/18/2023

Germany is experiencing a surge in viral infections, with 80% of patients having some type of viral infection, half of which are COVID-19.
The country is facing disruptions as 10% of the population is sick, and offices and services are struggling to remain open.

COVID-19 makes wintertime comeback in Germany DW 12/18/2023

Despite high vaccination rates in Germany, viral infections including COVID-19 are still prevalent, causing a surge in doctor's appointments.
Symptoms of viral infections are mostly mild, resembling regular winter illnesses and leading to an increase in sick days.
moregermany

London Ambulance Service 'under similar level of pressure to Covid pandemic' as calls surge

The London Ambulance Service is facing similar levels of pressure as during the first winter of the Covid pandemic due to a rise in viral infections and cold weather.
The service has seen a 28% increase in calls compared with the daily average for 2023 and call volumes have exceeded 6,000 all week.
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