PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Philadelphia Department of Public Health issued a warning on Saturday about possible exposure to the measles virus for some city residents. City officials, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Jefferson Health, notified people who were in the Jefferson Health building located at 33 South 9th Street (formerly known as … Read more
In a recent article published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers estimate the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in pregnant women globally and in World Health Organization (WHO)-specific regions. Study: Hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: fotovapl / Shutterstock.com Background Mother-to-child/vertical transmission (MTCT) is not a common HCV infection route. … Read more
In a recent review published in Gene Therapy, a group of authors explored the progress and persistent hurdles in gene therapy for inherited blood disorders, malignancies via chimeric antigen receptors (CAR)-T cells, and varied diseases treated with in vivo adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, addressing the transformative cures and the economic and manufacturing complexities involved. Study: … Read more
US health authorities on Thursday approved the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya, a virus spread by infected mosquitoes that the Food and Drug Administration called “an emerging global health threat.” Two clinical trials were carried out in North America on 3,500 people. (Rep image) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The vaccine, developed by Europe’s Valneva which … Read more
Recent preclinical results indicate novel next-generation vaccine candidates developed at Cleveland Clinic protect against multiple strains of influenza and last longer than vaccines currently in use. The vaccines are part of Cleveland Clinic’s global vaccine research program, led by Ted Ross, PhD, Global Director of Vaccine Development at Cleveland Clinic. Published in Scientific Reports, the … Read more
In a recent study published in Nature, researchers analyze the extent, pathways, and risk factors of in-hospital severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission in England. The broader implications of these events for community transmission dynamics and hospital infrastructure optimization were also examined. Study: The burden and dynamics of hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 in England. Image Credit: … Read more
Two grants from the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a four-year $3.2 million award and a 12-month $550,000 administrative supplement, will support innovative research to advance the understanding of how climate change and extreme weather influence HIV-related health outcomes around the world. A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the CUNY Institute for … Read more
The Maryland Department of Health announced the first-ever case and death due to the Powassan virus in Maryland.The department confirmed the presence of Powassan, which is spread by the bite of an infected tick, on Sept. 22.”We are very saddened to report the first death due to the Powassan virus in our state,” Deputy Secretary … Read more
University of Oslo, Faculty of Medicine Norwegian researchers have previously demonstrated an association between diabetes and virus infection. New research shows that, among children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes (TiD), treatment with antiviral drugs could help preserve the production of insulin. The result shows that it is possible to slow down and eventually prevent … Read more
Douglas County reports 5 confirmed cases of West Nile as virus surfaces this season Four men and one woman between the ages of 40 and 75 were infected with the virus, according to Douglas County Health Department Updated: 4:46 PM CDT Sep 13, 2023 West Nile virus has been confirmed in Douglas County, according to … Read more