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Researchers uncover genetic factors for severe Lassa fever

Broad Institute

Researchers uncover genetic factors for severe Lassa fever By Allessandra DiCorato February 8, 2024 Breadcrumb Home Researchers uncover genetic factors for severe Lassa fever New findings from an international collaboration pave the way for studies of highly infectious diseases in Africa such as Ebola.

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Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance

Broad Institute

Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance By Allessandra DiCorato June 18, 2024 Breadcrumb Home Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance A low-cost CRISPR-based paper strip test distinguishes between influenza types and can be reprogrammed to recognize different viruses including the H5N1 bird flu virus.

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COVID Hospitalizations in U.S. Hit Record High

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1, 2020 — Yet another grim record for COVID-19 hospitalizations was set on Monday, as more than 96,000 patients battled severe cases of the virus in hospital wards across America. But the number of hospitalizations have risen by more than 12 percent over the past week, the newspaper noted. TUESDAY, Dec.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Trying out tech that may help make worship Covid-secure

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He picked up the virus right at the start of the pandemic and had a relentless and gruelling illness followed by a lingering debilitation that has lasted over six months. He is writing this diary for BBC News and recording from the hospital wards for BBC Radio. Front line diary. Image copyright. Ian Beesley.

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Annaliesa Anderson, Ph.D., Will Lead Pfizer’s Vaccine Research & Development 

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has been appointed Senior Vice President and Head of the Company’s Vaccine Research & Development (R&D) organization effective August 1, succeeding Kathrin U. Chief Scientific Officer and President, Worldwide Research, Development and Medical of Pfizer. “I (NYSE: PFE) today announced that Annaliesa Anderson, Ph.D.,

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CDC Director Warns of Dire Winter Ahead for COVID Hospitalizations, Deaths

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Another record-breaking day of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths underscored Redfield’s grim warning. The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 on Wednesday passed 100,000, nearly double the highest point seen last spring. With hospitals filling up in multiple states, the days ahead do appear bleak.

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Coronavirus: Delirium 'key symptom' in frail older people

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Doctors and carers should look out for signs of confusion or strange behaviour in frail older people because it could be an early warning sign of Covid-19, research suggests. The study calls for more awareness of it in hospitals and care homes. They are also more likely to have falls and end up in hospital when ill.

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