In the absence of a unified message from the national government, local officials and opportunists have filled the gap with…
Gut feelings help promote positive body image
New research has found that paying greater attention to internal bodily sensations can increase our appreciation of our own bodies.
Antibiotic fidaxomicin is an RdRp inhibitor as a potential new therapeutic agent against Zika virus
Zika virus (ZIKV) infection is a global health problem, and its complications, including congenital Zika syndrome and Guillain-Barré syndrome, constitute…
We Will Never Give Up
“We shall fight [the COVID-19] on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the…
“The post-COVID era”: challenges in the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD) after the pandemic
Citizens affected by substance use disorders are high-risk populations for both SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19-related mortality. Relevant vulnerabilities to COVID-19…
Audio Interview: New SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Results, with Peter Piot
The continuing spread of SARS-CoV-2 remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. What physicians need to know about transmission,…
Researchers discover stem cells in optic nerve that preserve vision
Researchers have for the first time identified stem cells in the region of the optic nerve, which transmits signals from…
Phase 1 Trial of a Therapeutic Anti–Yellow Fever Virus Human Antibody
Yellow fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease. This disease is caused by the yellow fever virus, which is currently…
Single-Dose Nirsevimab for Prevention of RSV in Preterm Infants
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract disease and hospitalizations for respiratory illness among…
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination during Pregnancy and Effects in Infants
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the dominant cause of hospitalizations in infants with lower respiratory tract infections. In 2015, an…