Telomere Length A Biomarker for Lung Damage
Shorter telomere length is associated with a usual interstitial pneumonia radiologic pattern in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD).
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Telomere Length A Biomarker for Lung Damage
Shorter telomere length is associated with a usual interstitial pneumonia radiologic pattern in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD).
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Lab-Grown Human Lung Models Mount Local Immune Defenses Against Viral Pathogens
New research demonstrates that human lung tissue models can sustain immune cells for months and mount targeted responses to respiratory viruses.
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Tracking Coughs to Monitor Respiratory Outbreaks
Researchers designed an automated acoustic monitoring tool that flags indoor coughing without identifying individual patients.
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Respiratory Viruses and Hospital Admission Patterns
A new study finds individual viruses drive specific lung conditions while combined viral spread mirrors total hospital demand.
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US Monitoring Possible Pneumonic Plague-related Death in Russia
The United States is “closely monitoring” reports of pneumonic plague in Eastern Russia that may have led to the death of a lab worker.
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AAP Issues Guidance for Pediatric Measles
New clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics help healthcare providers identify, diagnose, and care for infants exposed to measles.
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How Cells Detect Viruses Within an Hour
Harvard researchers discovered the cellular mechanism that allows human cells to identify invading viruses and initiate an immune defense within one hour of infection.
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Severe Pneumonia May Signal Undiagnosed Blood Cancer in Adults
One-in-four adult patients hospitalized with invasive pneumococcal disease showed M protein in their blood, leading to new diagnoses of blood cancer or precursor conditions.
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Fifth Measles Death in Pennsylvania as Cases Pass 900
Pennsylvania state health officials report nearly 20% of people infected with measles have required hospital care.
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Pennsylvania Reports Fourth Measles Death, Most Cases in US
A fourth measles death in Pennsylvania comes as the state’s outbreak is now the worst in the United States.
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Agencies Establish Global Mpox Vaccine Stockpile
A new international initiative aims to provide countries with equitable, rapid access to vaccines during mpox disease surges.
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Third Measles-related Death Reported in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania health officials have reported another measles-related death in an unvaccinated adult woman. It is the state’s third reported death related to the virus.
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WHO Extends Global Emergency Status for Poliovirus
The World Health Organization warns that cross-border spread, regional security challenges, and funding shortfalls continue to threaten global poliovirus eradication targets.
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1,000+ Deaths from Bangladesh Measles Outbreak
Over 1,000 deaths have been reported in Bangladesh as a measles outbreak has gripped the country since March 2026.
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IDSA Concerned Over Federal Plan to Overhaul Infectious Disease Research
Leading medical societies warn that proposed changes and funding delays at the National Institutes of Health could disrupt active studies and patient care.
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Protein Linked to TB Immune Response, Lung Inflammation
The discovery of sorting nexin 5 provides insight into how the body signals infection and manages tissue damage.
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IDSA Issues Vaccine Recommendations for 2026-2027
New clinical recommendations emphasize the safety and importance of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccines for individuals with weakened immune systems.
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2 Measles-related Deaths Reported in Pennsylvania
Two people in Southeastern Pennsylvania have died after being infected with measles—the state’s first measles-related deaths since 1991 and the first reported in the United States this year.
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California Land Use Changes Linked to Increased Valley Fever Risk
Certain agricultural practices and natural landscapes influence the incidence of fungal respiratory infections across California.
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Inconsistencies in Pediatric Pneumonia Diagnosis
A national study finds significant inconsistency among doctors when interpreting lung sounds in children suspected of pediatric pneumonia.
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Valley Fever Driving Pneumonia Hospitalizations in Endemic Areas
New research suggests that nearly 10% of patients hospitalized with pneumonia in certain regions test positive for Coccidioides (valley fever).
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NFID Initiative to Improve Respiratory Disease Prevention Messaging
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) launched an initiative to streamline evidence-based information regarding respiratory disease prevention.
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Trump Administration Orders Separate MMR Vaccinations
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that revises federal recommendations for the childhood vaccination schedule, according to multiple media reports including the AP.
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NASA Studying Pneumonia Bacteria in Space
International Space Station experiments use the unique environment of space to study the link between Streptococcus pneumoniae and long-term cardiovascular complications.
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