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31 Oct 2024

Prophylactic Antibiotic Linked to Emergence of Superbug

A major international study has linked rifaximin with the global rise of a multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogen.
29 Oct 2024

In Utero Exposure to Maternal COVID-19 and Offspring Neurodevelopment

Exposure to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection in utero is not associated with an increased risk of abnormal neurodevelopmental outcomes in children, according to new research.
29 Oct 2024

Dengue Vaccine Shows Promising Long-Term T Cell Response in Children and Adolescents

TAK-003, a live-attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine, has now become a promising candidate for prevention of dengue, as demonstrated in a Phase II clinical trial.
17 Oct 2024

New Vaccine Shows Promise for Diverse Streptococcus Strains

Research explores a Streptococcus pyogenes vaccine that may offer cross-species immunity against related streptococcal strains
16 Oct 2024

Understanding Long COVID and Its Lasting Health Impacts

Long COVID presents many symptoms, from fatigue to cognitive impairments. Research explores the impact of this condition and its similarities to other respiratory infections
14 Oct 2024

COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke

A new meta-analysis has revealed a significant association between COVID-19 and an increased risk of stroke, suggesting that the virus should be considered as a new risk factor for cerebrovascular diseases
14 Oct 2024

How Effective is Influenza Vaccination in Young Children?

A recent study has evaluated the effectiveness of influenza vaccines in children aged 6–59 months in Spain during the 2023–2024 flu season, following the first national recommendation for this age group to receive vaccination
10 Oct 2024

CDC Implements Marburg Virus Screening for U.S. Travelers

The CDC will screen U.S.-bound travelers from Rwanda starting October 14 due to a Marburg virus outbreak, which has resulted in 56 confirmed cases and 12 deaths