Infectious Disease
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healthDisease Season Forecastability: Some Are Harder to Predict
New research reveals infectious disease forecasting difficulty varies by season, pathogen, and population size, impacting hospital admission predictions.
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healthSingapore Confirms Measles Case in Unvaccinated Infant at Preschool
First measles case involving a child in Singaporean preschool since enhanced containment measures were implemented. The infant was unvaccinated and is recovering.
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healthMeasles Case Aboard SIA Flight Unlinked to Singapore Outbreak
Singapore's health authorities confirm a measles infection on a Singapore Airlines flight is not connected to domestic cases, providing clarity amid global health concerns.
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healthMalaysia Faces Escalating TB Crisis: 503 New Cases in One Week
Malaysia records a significant surge in tuberculosis cases, highlighting the disease's widespread presence and the need for urgent public health intervention.
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healthExperimental Nasal Vaccine Shows Universal Protection in Mice
A novel nasal spray vaccine has demonstrated broad protection against viruses, bacteria, and allergens in mice, offering a potential breakthrough for future human immunity.
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healthYour Immune System's Secret: It's Not Just Genes, It's Your Life Story
New research reveals how past infections and exposures epigenetically reprogram your immune system, explaining why some get sicker than others.
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healthRevolutionizing UTI Treatment: Insights from Urology Expert Florian Wagenlehner
Dr. Florian Wagenlehner discusses evolving UTI classifications, the alarming rise in antibiotic resistance, and future personalized treatment strategies in urogenital infections.
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healthContagious Fungal Infection Spreading: Health Officials Urge Caution
Minnesota confirms an outbreak of a sexually transmitted fungal infection, Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII). Experts advise caution and immediate medical attention for symptoms.