Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

New TB Blood Test Could Help Early Detection

A TB blood test identifies a bacterial marker to distinguish between active and latent tuberculosis infections.

Infectious Diseases

‘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.

Coronavirus

COVID‑19 Cicada Variant Spreads

The BA.3.2 variant of COVID-19, nicknamed Cicada, features significant genetic changes that may impact vaccine effectiveness for patients with chronic lung disease.

Influenza

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.

RSV

Maternal RSV Vaccine Cuts Infant Hospitalizations Nearly 70%

Real-world data published in JAMA Network Open confirm the effectiveness of the RSVpreF vaccine in protecting newborns from respiratory syncytial virus.

Other Infections

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.