Sharp drop in mortality after 41 weeks of pregnancy
The proportion of babies dying before and during labor after 41 weeks of gestation has fallen by 47% in Sweden in a relatively short time. This is the…
Nipah virus: epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention
Nipah virus (NiV), a zoonotic paramyxovirus with significant human health implications, has garnered considerable attention due to its high fatality rates and potential for human-to-human transmission, posing a…
A molecule is shown to produce cognitive improvement in rodents with early Alzheimer’s disease
A University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) study proves that the WIN55.212-2 drug protects the brain and reverses the initial cognitive damage caused by dementia, and explains how…
Hepatitis E vaccination is effective in an epidemic
Hepatitis E, a potentially serious viral liver disease, is transmitted through contaminated water. The risk is particularly high in populations with limited access to safe water and sanitation.
Saliva activates coagulation in persons with haemophilia A
A recent study led by MedUni Vienna provides new insights into the mechanisms of coagulation in persons with haemophilia A, the most common form of haemophilia.