Author: Claudinne Miller
What affects the transmission of tick-borne pathogens?
DVM 360 “How long does [a] tick have to feed to transmit an infection?” Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, Krull-Ewing professor of parasitology at the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, posed to her audience during a lecture at the 2025 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention in Washington, […]
Jul 23, 2025
CDC says COVID-related emergency room visits climbing especially among young children
CBS Video CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about the CDC’s latest alert showing a rise in COVID cases nationwide and the highest rate of ER visits for young kids since March.
Jul 23, 2025
FDA Rapid Antigen COVID Tests Hold Up After Approval—But Oversight Still Lacking
Global Biodefense Systematic review reveals most FDA-authorized SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests maintain high accuracy after approval—though some underperform, highlighting need for continued oversight. A newly published analysis in Clinical Microbiology and Infection provides critical insights into the diagnostic accuracy of FDA-authorized SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen tests. Conducted by researchers from Cochrane Denmark and the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Odense (CEBMO), this […]
Jul 23, 2025
Long COVID Gene Variants: A Step Toward a Diagnostic Test?
Medscape A large-scale global study has identified genetic variants that are risk factors for long COVID, a discovery that helps researchers better understand the biological systems involving the disease and one small, early step toward the elusive goal of developing a long COVID diagnostic test. International researchers with the Long COVID Host Genetics Initiative used […]
Jul 23, 2025
A rare drug trial for long Covid failed, yielding lessons on study design
STAT C 007, a German infusion that had lifted hope of patients, is heading for new study. After years with long Covid — debilitated by fatigue, headaches, and neurological issues — her symptoms dramatically receded. While not fully back to her pre-Covid-19 baseline, she was able to resume university classes and other daily activities. “In […]
Jul 23, 2025
Rabies, once ‘eradicated’ in this Long Island county, now declared a public health threat
NBC New York Authorities in one Long Island county are issuing an imminent public health threat over a concerning rise in the number of cases of rabies, a disease local health officials say they eradicated nearly a decade ago. Since July 2024, Nassau County has confirmed 25 rabid animals, including raccoons and feral cats, across multiple communities, health officials […]
Jul 23, 2025
Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus Poses Global Risk, Warns WHO
Science Alert The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago and wanted to prevent a repeat. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever and severe joint […]
Jul 23, 2025
Measles detected in Austin’s wastewater, APH says
KVUE Health officials encourage residents to make sure they are up to date with their MMR vaccine. AUSTIN, Texas — Officials with Austin Public Health (APH) say they have detected traces of measles in Austin’s wastewater. APH said the virus was detected through Travis County’s wastewater surveillance during the first week of July, but officials […]
Jul 23, 2025
The Dangers of Crowdsourced ‘Cures’ for Long COVID
MedPageToday n my practice, it’s become a predictable pattern. A patient with long COVID arrives armed with a list of supplements, off-label drugs, and protocols culled from Reddit threads, Facebook groups, TikTok influencers, and YouTube channels. They’re not asking for my medical advice — they’re seeking validation for a plan they’ve already sourced from the […]
Jul 23, 2025
The pandemic aged our brains, whether we got Covid or not, study finds
NBC The stress of lockdowns, fear and social isolation appear to have left a mark on our brains. Experts say it may be possible to counteract the changes. Brain aging may have sped up during the pandemic, even in people who didn’t get sick from Covid, a new study suggests. Using brain scans from a […]
Jul 23, 2025