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Microbiology
High-dose vitamin D3 fails to reduce acute covid-19 severity but shows possible benefit in long COVID
A large randomized clinical trial has found that high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation does not significantly reduce…
Blood stream infection including pyrexia of unknown origin
Quick-check quiz on bloodstream infections and pyrexia of unknown origin: test your grasp of BSI…
Long COVID with neurological symptoms linked to elevated tau protein, raising concerns about future neurodegeneration
A new study published in eBioMedicine reports that individuals who develop persistent neurological symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection show…
Studies link tumor bacteria to immunotherapy resistance in head and neck cancer
Two studies published simultaneously in Nature Cancer have identified elevated levels of bacteria within tumors as a major factor contributing to immune…
COVID-19 linked to long-term risk of diabetes and other chronic health problems
A new study from California has raised concerns about the long-term metabolic consequences of COVID-19, revealing…
New vaccine candidate offers broad protection against typhoid and iNTS infections
A promising new vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center…
Persistent pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis despite advancements in therapy
A recent study published in Cell Host & Microbe has provided novel insights into the persistence…
Quiz on Gangs of Candida
Step into the microbial underworld with “Gangs of Candida”—a high-stakes quiz that dives into the diverse…
Herpes virus linked to Alzheimer’s risk: Major US study finds protective potential of anti-herpes drugs
BMJ Open recently published a large-scale study from the United States that provides compelling evidence supporting…