Tag: Epidemiology
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Climate Change Could Skyrocket Malaria in Africa by 2050, Warns New Study
New findings warn of a steep rise in malaria across Africa A major new scientific assessment suggests that climate change could push malaria infections and deaths in Africa to unprecedented levels by 2050. While rising temperatures have long been linked to shifts in malaria distribution, researchers warn that the more frequent and severe floods and…
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Climate Change Could Exacerbate Malaria in Africa Before 2050
New study warns malaria risk rises as climate disruptions intensify Climate change is likely to push malaria infections higher across Africa by 2050, not only through warmer temperatures but more importantly through extreme weather events that disrupt health systems. A comprehensive scientific assessment suggests that recurring floods, storms, and droughts could alter mosquito habitats, shorten…
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The science behind flu superspreaders: why some people transmit flu more than others
Introduction: what makes a flu superspreader? Every flu season, a small subset of people seem to drive the majority of transmission. Researchers describe these individuals as flu superspreaders. While public health messages focus on masks, ventilation, and vaccination, the science behind superspreading looks deeper than simply being sick. It involves a confluence of biology, physiology,…
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The Science of Flu Superspreaders: Why Some People Fuel Outbreaks
Introduction: Why a Few People Drive Bigger Outbreaks When researchers talk about the flu turning into a wildfire, they often point to a surprising culprit: the flu superspreader. Far from being a mysterious villain, a growing body of science suggests that a combination of physiology, behavior, and environment can elevate an individual’s potential to disseminate…
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Flu Superspreaders: The Science Behind Hidden Spreaders
What is a flu superspreader? In the study of infectious disease, not every infected person transmits the virus at the same rate. A subset of individuals can spread flu widely, infecting many others in a short period. These so‑called flu superspreaders can dramatically influence the trajectory of an outbreak because their patterns of contact, biology,…
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Down Syndrome: A Lifespan Map of Cancer Risk
Overview: A Lifespan View of Cancer in Down Syndrome Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have mapped how cancer risk in people with Down syndrome (DS) changes across the lifespan. Published in the British Journal of Cancer, the register-based study reveals a striking contrast: while young children with Down syndrome face a markedly higher risk of leukemia,…
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Mapping Down Syndrome: A Lifespan View of Cancer Risk
Overview: A Lifespan Perspective on Down Syndrome and Cancer New research from Karolinska Institutet, published in the British Journal of Cancer, sheds light on how cancer risk in people with Down syndrome evolves from childhood to later adulthood. The study uses national registry data to map variations in cancer incidence across the lifespan, revealing a…
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Down Syndrome Cancer Risk Across Lifespan: New Global Insights
Overview: A Lifespan View of Cancer Risk in Down Syndrome Groundbreaking findings from a register study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, published in the British Journal of Cancer, reveal a nuanced picture of cancer risk for people with Down syndrome. The study tracks cancer incidence across the lifespan, showing markedly different risk profiles at…
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Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Evolutionary Profile of Salmonellosis at the CHNEAR in Dakar
Introduction Salmonellosis, caused by various serovars of the Gram-negative bacillus Salmonella, remains a major cause of gastroenteritis and invasive disease in many parts of the world. In Dakar, the CHNEAR hospital network plays a pivotal role in diagnosing and managing Salmonella infections, including typhoidal and non-typhoidal forms. This article synthesizes a diagnostic, therapeutic, and evolutionary…
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Trump Policies vs. New Covid Long-Haul Science: Autism, Dormant Cancer, and Brain Aging
Introduction: Policy, Science, and the evolving landscape of long Covid The Covid-19 era reshaped public health policy in ways that continue to ripple through science and medicine. As researchers uncover new facets of long Covid, autism risk signals, dormant cancer cell activity, and brain aging, questions arise about how past policy decisions align with or…