Last Polio Patient Using Iron Lung Passes Away in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard, who was diagnosed with polio at age 5, passed away at the age of 78 after using an iron lung device for over seven decades.
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Last Polio Patient Using Iron Lung Passes Away in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard, who was diagnosed with polio at age 5, passed away at the age of 78 after using an iron lung device for over seven decades.
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CDC Reports National Rise in Parainfluenza
Parainfluenza virus activity is currently high across the US, while HMPV and rhinovirus/enterovirus levels are beginning to decline, according to the CDC.
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Breast Milk Nutrient Linked to Improved Lung Health and Immune Development
A fatty acid in breast milk programs immune cells to fight infections and may reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in premature infants.
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HHS Suspends Hantavirus Monitoring
On June 21, HHS ended the final 42-day monitoring period following potential exposure on the M/V Hondius cruise ship, reporting no sustained transmission within the country.
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Armed Conflict Drives Measles Outbreaks
A study of 193 countries reveals that armed conflict and displacement drive measles outbreaks by damaging healthcare infrastructure and socioeconomic stability.
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Monoclonal Antibody ‘Cocktail’ Protects Against Nipah and Hendra Viruses
The treatment combines two antibodies that attack the virus at different stages of infection, making it more difficult for the pathogens to develop resistance.
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Tech-funded Project Intercept Aims to Strike Down Cold and Flu
Backed by approximately $500 million in investment from Big Tech, the Intercept initiative will back broad-spectrum preventatives and air-cleaning technologies to reduce the global health burden of respiratory infections.
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Gene Cluster Produces Multiple Antibiotics to Combat Drug Resistance
A study of Streptomyces bacteria reveals a coordinated attack on bacterial biotin production, offering a new strategy against multidrug-resistant infections.
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PCR Testing Improved Detection of Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
Molecular diagnostics provide faster, more accurate identification of mucormycosis and co-infections compared to traditional culture methods.
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Positive Ph3 Data for Aspergillosis Antifungal Treatment
Phase 3 trial results indicate a new antifungal medication olorofim is as effective as current standard treatments for invasive aspergillosis with fewer side effects.
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FDA Approves Capvaxive Pneumococcal Vaccine for Children 2-17
The USFDA approved an expanded indication for Capvaxive (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) to include children and adolescents aged 2 through 17 years, according to Merck.
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US Measles Total Breaks 2,000 Cases for the Year
A total of 2,073 measles cases have been reported in the United States in 2026 — nearly as many as 2025, which was the worst year for measles infections since 1991.
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Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Respiratory Infections
Underlying chronic conditions and hospital transfers are major indicators of severe disease in pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections.
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Unique Attack Method for New Antibiotic
Researchers discovered manikomycin, a soil-derived peptide that attacks bacteria in a unique way to bypass existing antibiotic resistance.
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T Cells May Offer Defense Against Measles, Nipah Virus
New research suggests that activating cross-reactive immune cells could provide a defense against the entire paramyxovirus family, including measles and the deadly Nipah virus.
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COVID-19 Travel Lessons for Hantavirus, Ebola
Recent outbreaks of Hantavirus and Ebolavirus raise concerns about risks linked to travel, with responses varying between countries.
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First Lung Transplant for HIV Patient in San Diego County
UC San Diego Health successfully completed the first lung transplant for a patient with HIV in San Diego County.
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Wastewater Testing Detects C. auris Months Before Outbreaks
Sampling sewage lines directly serving healthcare facilities allows scientists to identify...
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NASCAR Champion Dies of Pneumonia-related Sepsis
A two-time NASCAR champion driver died Thursday from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, according to multiple media outlets.
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Worse COPD, Pneumonia Outcomes at Private Equity Hospitals
Patients with pneumonia or COPD faced higher mortality risks and readmission at facilities owned by private equity firms, according to new research.
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Tuberculosis Costs the World $1.35 Trillion Annually
New research indicates tuberculosis drains 0.8% of the world’s economic potential annually, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries.
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Human Antibodies Could Lead to First Measles Treatment
Specific antibodies can neutralize the measles virus and reduce viral loads in preclinical models.
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Delirium Screening, Fall Prevention, Pneumonia Prevention Improve Post-Surgical Outcomes
Implementing specific protocols for older surgical patients can reduce complications such as delirium, falls, and pneumonia.
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Bronchiectasis + Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients More Likely to Have P. aeruginosa in Mucus
Researchers found that patients with both bronchiectasis and chronic rhinosinusitis are more likely to test positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P aeruginosa).
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