Reviewed Fatigue is common in people with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases(RMD). The causes of fatigue are not well understood, and it is likely that they vary between people and over time. From a patient perspective, fatigue has a significant and detrimental impact on daily life, and it is a…
Looking at first results in using new tools to tackle respiratory syncytial virus in Europe
Each year, an estimated 101,000 children below the age of 5 years die across the globe due to infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Worldwide, RSV is a main cause of hospitalization among young children. It took more than 60 years to develop and approve vaccines against RSV that…
Copaiba oil nanoemulsion found to have antiviral potential against zika
In an article published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil describe a potential strategy for combating zika virus (ZIKV). Among the results reported in the article are those of in vitro tests confirming the antiviral effects of a nanoemulsion made from oil…
AI takes the reins in deep-tissue imaging
Artificial intelligence is finding more and more applications every day. One of the newest is in the biomedical field, using AI to control and drive single-molecule microscopy in ways no human can. The result is a landmark capacity of nanoscale optical imaging deep into tissue—visualizing 3D ultrastructure of the brain…
Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada
A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupe has now killed eight people—three in the U.S. and five in Canada, health officials reported Thursday. Dozens more illnesses were reported by both countries. In the U.S., at least 230 people have been ill in 38 states and 96 have been hospitalized since…
Study finds link between child care subsidy requirements and child abuse rates
Reviewed Young children in low-income households could be at risk for abuse and neglect if their parents are unable to receive adequate child care subsidies, a new University of Michigan study found. Employment requirements, which vary by state, above a certain threshold have negative consequences for children and families, said…
Experimental HIV vaccine regimens likely to be ineffective in preventing HIV acquisition, research finds
The PrEPVacc HIV prevention study of experimental vaccine regimens and a new form of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) running in East and Southern Africa among 1,500 volunteer participants has stopped further vaccinations as there is little or no chance of the trial demonstrating vaccine efficacy in preventing HIV acquisition. PrEPVacc’s…
More ear checks needed to prevent hearing loss in remote Australia, says study
A study led by Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) has found a large gap in ear health services provided in remote Northern Territory communities in Australia. Otitis media (OM) is a bacterial infection and fluid accumulation in the middle ear is linked to ear drum swelling, damage and hearing…
Dementia: 'Good cholesterol' levels may impact risk
A new study shows high levels of HDL-C (“good cholesterol”) may be associated with an elevated risk of dementia in older adults. One possible explanation could be that HDL cholesterol behaves very differently in the brain compared to the rest of the body. HDL cholesterol can lead to stiffening of…
Why do some older adults show declines in their spatial memory?
Aging becomes apparent in various ways, one of them being changes in memory function. But some older adults experience a faster decline in memory compared to others. A new study by University of Arizona psychologists investigated the possible scenarios that could lead to waning memory in some older people. The…