COVID-19 Accelerates Progression of Atherosclerotic Plaque, Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Junbo Ge, MDImage Credit: Radiological Society of North America Patients with COVID-19 were more likely to have plaque (lesions) growth in the arteries compared to patients who did not have SARS-CoV-2, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.1 “Compared with lesions in patients without SARS-CoV-2 infection, lesions in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection […]
Novavax’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Demonstrates Enhanced Immune Response in Recent Study
Interim results from a Phase 2/3 study of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2601, demonstrate significant improvements in immune response, suggesting its potential as an effective booster for adults in the U.S. The study, which was conducted between September 2023 and January 2024, showed that NVX-CoV2601, based on a recombinant spike protein from the Omicron XBB.1.5 […]
Why antibiotics can fail even against non-resistant bacteria
Antibiotics are indispensable for treating bacterial infections. But why are they sometimes ineffective, even when the bacteria are not resistant? In their latest study published in the journal Nature, researchers from the University of Basel challenge the conventional view that a small subset of particularly resilient bacteria are responsible for the failure of antibiotic therapies. […]
Harnessing the Power of AI in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Image credit: Tara Winstead, Pexels Much of the conversations around artificial intelligence (AI) as of late has been in the realm of what are the promise and perils it could bring. Can it increase the risk of bioterrorism or help us combat disease?1 In the midst of this, sits the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance […]
Azole Fungicides in Agriculture Linked to Rising Resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus
Dominique L Monnet, PharmD, PhD Image credits: LinkedIn The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and several European agencies have assessed the impact of non-medical uses of azole fungicides on the emergence of azole-resistant Aspergillus species. Their review highlights concerns over environmental exposure to azoles, which may contribute to resistance in Aspergillus, particularly A fumigatus.1 According […]
Ebola in Uganda – Level 2 – Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
Sudan virus disease (SVD) is a rare and deadly disease that has, at times, caused outbreaks in several African countries. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, and unexplained bleeding or bruising (a late stage of illness). SVD is spread by contact with the blood or body fluids of a person […]
