The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded up to $11.9 million to Oregon State University to invent new drug delivery technologies for protecting members of the military from a range of health threats in combat areas. Once designed, developed and tested, the technologies could also be applied as needed within the general public, said OSU…

Case series suggests longer nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatments may benefit some individuals with long COVID, highlighting the need for further research into optimal usage. Study:  Impact of extended-course oral nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in established Long COVID: a case series . Image Credit: Ariya J/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in Communications Medicine, researchers examined the…

Emerging human metapneumovirus (hMPV) strains spark concerns and opportunities in managing respiratory infections in kids. Short Communication: Emerging lineages A2.2.1 and A2.2.2 of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in pediatric respiratory infections: Insights from India. Image Credit: FOTOGRIN / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal IJID Regions, researchers investigated the role…

Case study reveals how human metapneumovirus can cause severe pneumonia even in healthy adults, emphasizing the need for precision diagnostics to tackle under-recognized respiratory threats. Study: The Silent Threat of Human Metapneumovirus: Clinical Challenges and Diagnostic Insights from a Severe Pneumonia Case. Image Credit: Ground Picture / Shutterstock A recent study published…

Study evaluates GPT-4's ability to process medical notes in English, Spanish, and Italian, achieving physician agreement in 79% of cases. Study:  The potential of Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4 (GPT-4) to analyse medical notes in three different languages: a retrospective model-evaluation study . Image Credit: SuPatMaN/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in…

Why losing the Y chromosome is more than genetics—it’s a key to understanding male health disparities. Review Article: The effects of loss of Y chromosome on male health. Image Credit: Rost9 / Shutterstock In a recent review article in the journal Nature Reviews Genetics, researchers discussed the current understanding regarding the loss…

Rising tularemia cases demand action: CDC highlights diagnostic breakthroughs and calls for targeted efforts to protect vulnerable communities. Report: Tularemia — United States, 2011–2022. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, scientists from the United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease…

A novel computational framework revolutionizes antibody design, offering precise predictions and unlocking insights into the immune system’s structural and functional convergence. Study: Learning the language of antibody hypervariability. Image Credit: Anusorn Nakdee / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the…

Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News' weekly health policy news podcast, "What the Health?" A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book "Health Care Politics and Policy A to Z," now in its third edition. This week, KFF Health News'…

Delving deep into bat habitats, scientists uncover how coronaviruses evolve, migrate, and cross-species, shedding light on pandemic origins and future risks. Study: Origin and cross-species transmission of bat coronaviruses in China. Image Credit: Carl Allen / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, a group of researchers investigated…