Category: Health Crisis
Exploring Vaccines Targeting Fentanyl and Heroin Overdoses as a Solution to the Opioid Epidemic
Researchers at the University of Montana are advancing the development of vaccines aimed at preventing overdoses from fentanyl and heroin. With an anticipated initiation of Phase 1 human trials …
The BCG a Tuberculosis Vaccine Boosts Immune Cells and Reduces Risk of Other Infections
According to a new study published in Cell Host & Microbe, a vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) that has been around for about a century can offer protection against other …Fudan University Scientists Develop a Highly Reliable COVID-19 Test That Only Takes 4 Minutes
Since the start of the pandemic, none of the currently available testing options – PCR, antigenic, saliva, or self-tests – have combined two essential features for the massive containment …Pregnant Women Are 15 Times Less Likely to Die From COVID-19 Than Other Women
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, scientists have been trying to understand why the severe forms of Covid-19 were expressed in some and not in others, especially between …BCG: Vaccination Against TB Effective for Other Viral Infections
BCG, or Bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine, is a vaccine documented to have a preventive effect against pulmonary tuberculosis, TB meningitis, and disseminated tuberculosis. The vaccine is almost a hundred years …Pig Liver Functions in Human for 10 Days: Study Explores Short-Term Support for Patients with Liver Failure
Key Takeaways A gene-edited pig liver functioned for 10 days in a brain-dead human without signs of rejection. The study tested basic liver functions but didn’t assess full metabolic …HIV (AIDS) Latest Facts: Overview, History, Causes, Treatments, Prevention and Prognosis
HIV has been around for some time, and the majority of people are now aware of it. The fact that this virus causes a variety of health issues is …
Study Maps C. difficile’s S-Layer Structure, Providing Insight Into Its Antibiotic Resistance and Potential Treatment Strategies
Key Takeaways C. difficile has a tough outer layer that makes it highly resistant to many antibiotics. Scientists have mapped this protective shield, which showed how its protein structure …