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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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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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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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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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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FDA Approves OTC 12-Hour Cold and Fever Medication
The FDA approved over-the-counter Mucinex 12hr Cold & Fever Multi-Symptom.
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Invasive Mold Disease Tied to High ICU and Ventilation Rates
Half of patients with invasive mold infections require mechanical ventilation, with significantly higher mortality observed in those with recent COVID-19.
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Lung Immune Cells Protect Against Respiratory Infections
Researchers have identified an immune cell population in human lung tissue that defends against viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.
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Intelligenome, Cornell Partner on Portable TB Diagnostic
The collaboration will focus on a point-of-care testing platform designed to detect tuberculosis from respiratory and blood samples.
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New TB Blood Test Could Help Early Detection
A TB blood test identifies a bacterial marker to distinguish between active and latent tuberculosis infections.
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Pediatric Respiratory Infections Back to Pre-Pandemic Patterns
Pediatric influenza and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections returned to pre-pandemic levels after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
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Legionnaires’ Cluster Kills Five in New York City
NYC health officials confirm 84 cases and five deaths linked to a legionnaires’ disease cluster in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods.
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Child Respiratory Illnesses Linked to Lower Income, Educational Attainment
Infants exposed to viruses by older siblings face a higher risk of hospitalization and long-term socioeconomic challenges, according to new research.
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Antifungal Shows Potential Treating Severe Valley Fever
Olorofim may provide a treatment option for patients with disseminated Valley Fever who have failed standard therapies.
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Global Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain Below Pandemic Levels
New UNICEF/WHO data show that high drop-out rates for measles vaccines continue to fuel disease outbreaks.
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‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Died From Pneumonia
Sam Neill, the actor famous for his role in the Jurassic Park films, died July 13th at the age of 78 due to pneumonia.
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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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