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Rat hepatitis E virus emerges as a new zoonotic threat
A recent study published in Nature Communications has raised fresh concerns about an emerging infectious threat, rat hepatitis…
Metformin mimics exercise-induced metabolic pathways in prostate cancer patients
A widely prescribed antidiabetic drug, metformin, may help reproduce key metabolic effects of physical exercise in…
Rickettsial infection
Fever + rash? Think beyond the usual! Take this quick quiz on Rickettsial infections and level…
New study highlights complementary role of lipoprotein(a) and CAC in predicting heart disease
A multicohort study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has shown that elevated lipoprotein(a)…
Bloodstream infections caused by miscellaneous bacteria
Test your knowledge on uncommon yet clinically important pathogens! From risk factors and diagnosis to antimicrobial…
Major study in PLOS medicine finds no link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac death in young adults
A large population-based study has added important clarity to ongoing debates around COVID-19 vaccine safety, reporting…