CDC urges doctors to speed subtyping of patients hospitalized with the flu to better track H5N1 infections
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging hospitals to accelerate advanced testing of people they suspect may have bird flu.
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First bird flu death in the U.S.: Here’s what you need to know about the virus
This colorized electron microscope image released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on March 26 ... epithelial cells (blue). (CDC/NIAID via AP, File)(AP) On Monday, Louisiana health officials announced that a person hospitalized ...
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Memo to Trump: Create a new biosafety and biosecurity agency to oversee research
To improve and streamline oversight of risky pathogen research, President-elect Donald Trump should create a new biosafety and biosecurity agency.
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First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana
FILE -This colorized electron microscope image released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on March 26 ... epithelial cells (blue). (CDC/NIAID via AP, File) NEW YORK (AP) — The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported ...
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As prevention strategy for sexually transmitted infections rolls out, experts highlight both promise and knowledge gaps
DoxyPEP is reducing the rate of syphilis and chlamydia but has had little to no effect on gonorrhea and needs close monitoring for antibiotic resistance.
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Continuing surveillance of emerging disease threats is vital for public health, national security
Basic public health protections help augment our national security protections,” particularly when it comes to emerging disease threats, write Scott Gottlieb and Mark B. McClellan.
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First U.S. Bird Flu Death Raises Concerns
The first U.S. death from bird flu is raising new concerns about the H5N1 virus, and whether bird flu will become the next pandemic.
News Medical on MSN12d
Early results of doxy PEP rollout show mixed impact on STIs
As health care services begin offering doxycycline to prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), real-world evidence demonstrates that the postexposure strategy, called doxy PEP, is reducing the rate of syphilis and chlamydia,
As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines
As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot.
What 3rd case of bird flu with unknown source of infection could mean in fight against disease
A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could this mean in our fight against the disease?
Bird flu almost killed this teen. It’s a cautionary tale for Trump officials
The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious illness.
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13 Most Common Signs of a Gluten Allergy
The common symptoms of a wheat or gluten allergy differ from gluten intolerances and sensitivities, as they often affect more than tummy troubles. Here are the signs.