Microorganism originating in meat production can lead to urinary tract infections
In young women, Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a main cause of urinary tract infections (UTI), reaching 20% prevalence. Understanding the epidemiology
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Disparities in COVID-19 rates among adults with kidney failure in New York City
In an analysis of patients on hemodialysis in New York City, there were substantial racial/ethnic disparities in COVID-19 rates that
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Low testosterone in men linked to more severe COVID-19
Men with low testosterone levels may be more likely to have severe COVID-19, a small new study suggests. Previous analyses
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‘Smart Toilet’ With AI Scans Stool for Blood, Consistency
A ‘smart toilet’ in development uses artificial intelligence (AI) to scan stool for consistency and presence of blood — and
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AIDS virus used in gene therapy to fix ‘bubble baby’ disease
A gene therapy that makes use of an unlikely helper, the AIDS virus, gave a working immune system to 48
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In the blood: Which antibodies best neutralize the coronavirus in COVID-19 patients?
The COVID-19 pandemic has now claimed over 2 million deaths worldwide, and this number is only increasing. In response, health
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Do bacteria in the mouth affect risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis?
Investigators found similarities in the bacterial composition of the mouth among patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and those at risk
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Stress and allostatic load in medical and nonmedical workers post-COVID-19 epidemic
Long-term exposure to COVID-19 has been considered a life-threatening stressor. It has been associated with a variety of psychosocial problems
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US closes in on 100 million Americans fully vaccinated
Disneyland reopened Friday and New York’s mayor predicted the big city will be up and running again at full strength
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Important factor in the development of dendritic cells identified
The human immune system comprises functionally specialized cellular defense mechanisms that protect the body against disease. These include the dendritic
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