Author: Claudinne Miller
Cambodia reports a new bird flu case, the brother of a 9-year-old who died of the virus
AP The brother of a boy who died last week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus, Cambodia’s Health Ministry said Monday. The 9-year-old’s death in the northeastern province of Kratie was the first from bird flu in Cambodia this year, after four were reported last year by the World Health Organization. Bird […]
Feb 13, 2024
Oregon resident catches rare bubonic plague, likely from their cat
ABC News A pet owner has caught a rare case of the bubonic plague, health officials in central Oregon say, and it’s believed they may have caught it from their cat. The Deschutes County Health Services confirmed the case of the plague in a local resident last week. The resident was likely “infected by their symptomatic pet […]
Feb 13, 2024
Man Dies in First Known Fatal Case of Alaskapox
New York Times Alaska state health officials said that a man died last month of the virus, which occurs mostly in small mammals and causes lesions. There have been seven reported human cases since 2015. An Alaska man died last month of Alaskapox, a rare virus that occurs mostly in small mammals and can cause […]
Feb 13, 2024
Fewer date nights and less intimacy: How long covid takes a toll on couples
Washington Post While much has been written about the physical health challenges of long covid, less is known about how the debilitating condition affects relationships. Before she developed long covid, Fran Haddock, 33, enjoyed birdwatching, foraging for seasonal plants and mushrooms, and enjoying the changing seasons. Her partner, Dan Kenny, 35, shares her love for […]
Feb 13, 2024
The bubonic plague is still around in 2024. How is that possible?
Washington Post The bubonic plague wiped out tens of millions of people in Europe in the 14th century — gaining the grim label the Black Death. In 2024, a handful of cases arise each year in the United States and around the world — though the diseaseis far less common and far more treatable. Last week […]
Feb 13, 2024
CDC plans to drop five-day covid isolation guidelines
Washington Post Americans who test positive for the coronavirus no longer need to routinely stay home from work and school for five days under new guidance planned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency is loosening its covid isolation recommendations for the first time since 2021 to align it with guidance on […]
Feb 13, 2024
COVID-19- and Flu-Ravaged Lungs Could Be Repaired with mRNA Therapy
Genetic Engineering and Biotech News Respiratory infections, such as those caused by SARS-CoV-2 or influenza, can damage the lungs’ delicate network of capillary blood vessels, compromising oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal. To overcome this damage, the lungs depend on the regenerative capacities of vascular endothelial cells. As valuable as these cells are, they can, […]
Feb 7, 2024
Boston Herald Canada geese are reportedly dropping dead in parts of the Bay State, as the bird flu virus spreads around the region. MassWildlife over the past few days has gotten reports of dead and dying Canada geese in Essex County and the surrounding coastal areas. These wild birds showed symptoms that are in line […]
Feb 6, 2024
Using Math to Poke and Prod at Our Models for Infectious Disease
Univ of Nevada oes limiting population movement during a pandemic really help to minimize the spread of disease? Ph.D. candidate Keoni Castellano is using math to tackle that question. His research under mentor Rachidi Salako, an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, explores epidemic models through analysis using mathematical, statistical, and computational tools to study the spread […]
Feb 6, 2024
8 diseases that could lead to the next pandemic
Interesting Engineering These diseases are on epidemiologists’ radar as potential sources of the next pandemic. At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, held 14-19 January, a panel of health industry leaders took a break from economics to discuss preplanning for the outbreak of a hypothetical “Disease X.” Disease X is the World Health Organization’s […]
Feb 6, 2024