Author: Claudinne Miller
Pandemics, pathogens and being prepared: why the work to identify emerging threats never stops
The Guardian As the UK Pandemic Sciences Network conference kicks off in Glasgow, virus expert Prof Emma Thomson says new technologies are boosting science’s ability to fight novel strains of infectious diseases Supported by About this content Kat Lay, Global health correspondentWed 23 Apr 2025 03.50 EDTShare Prof Emma Thomson is someone who knows a […]
Apr 23, 2025
Plasmodium cynomolgi: potential emergence of new zoonotic malaria in Southeast Asia
BMC The reported cases of Plasmodium cynomolgi in Southeast Asia pose a significant public health concern. Sporadic reports of human Plasmodium cynomolgi infections have increased in the past few years, raising attention regarding its potential impact on human populations. Further compounding this issue are the morphological similarities between P. cynomolgi and the human malaria parasite Plasmodium vivax, which may lead to misdiagnosis […]
Apr 23, 2025
Is Covid Rewriting the Rules of Aging? Brain Decline Alarms Doctors
WSJ Millions of long-Covid patients continue to struggle with cognitive difficulties. Five years after the pandemic’s start, millions of Americans are still struggling with long-lasting symptoms of Covid-19. Cognitive difficulties are among the most troubling and common symptoms in people both old and young. These ailments can be severe enough to leave former professionals like Ken Todd […]
Apr 23, 2025
New Antimicrobial Paint Kills Flu, MRSA, and COVID-19 on Contact
SciTechDaily A new bacteria-killing paint shows powerful promise in eliminating dangerous pathogens like MRSA and COVID-19 from hard surfaces. nfused with chlorhexidine, a trusted dental disinfectant, the coating works on plastics and metals and activates once dry. Collaborating with industrial paint maker Indestructible Paint, the team aims to bring this innovation to hospitals, public transport, and even […]
Apr 23, 2025
Mpox found in North Carolina wastewater testing samples: What that means
15 News North Carolina health officials are warning the public and medical practitioners to be on alert after a type of mpox never before found in the state was detected during routine wastewater testing. In an April 22 news release, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) said the virus—formerly known as monkeypox—was found during […]
Apr 23, 2025
Measles outbreak in Texas surpasses 600 confirmed cases
USA Today The measles outbreak in Texas has surpassed 600 confirmed cases in 2025, with nearly 30 new infections reported since April 18, the state health department said. As of April 22, there have been 624 measles cases confirmed in Texas since late January, according to new data released by the Texas Department of State Health […]
Apr 23, 2025
Americans unsure what to believe about the measles vaccine
Washington Post Most Americans have encountered false claims about the measles vaccine, and many aren’t sure what the truth is, according to a KFF poll released Wednesday. Misconceptions about measles, a highly contagious virus, and its vaccine abound as cases continue rising across the United States, according to the poll. Prominent false claims suggest that there is a link between autism […]
Apr 23, 2025
The latest on measles outbreak cases in the U.S.
Washington Post The United States is experiencing a large measles outbreak centered in West Texas. The first cases were reported in late January. Since then, the outbreak has spilled over to more states. Two unvaccinated and otherwise healthy school-aged children have died in Texas. An unvaccinated adult has died in New Mexico. Here’s a look at measles […]
Apr 23, 2025
Most Human H5 Bird Flu Cases in CA Had Exposure to Sick Cows
IDSE All but one case of people infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus in California have occurred in dairy workers who were exposed to sick cows, according to a new CDC report. The first human case of HPAI A(H5N1) virus in California was identified in September 2024. From Sept. 30 through Dec. 24, 2024, […]
Apr 23, 2025
Bird flu studies show variant from 2016 was one mutation away from binding to human receptors
Medical Express A variant of the bird flu virus, collected in 2016 and no longer in circulation, was just one mutation away from being able to bind to human receptors. This finding underscores that certain bird flu strains have the potential to cross over to humans and possibly trigger a pandemic. The variant currently circulating […]
Apr 23, 2025