Microbiology
Exploring the Oral Microbiota's Role in Human Systemic Diseases

The oral cavity serves as a vital interface with the environment, offering insights into overall human health and its connection to systemic diseases.

March 2023

General Health Conditions Influence Chewing Performance, Study Finds

Researchers uncover associations between general health conditions and masticatory performance, highlighting the integral role of chewing performance as a manifestation of oral function and overall health status.

March 2023

Cardiometabolic Effects Following COVID-19 Infecti
Cardiometabolic Effects Following COVID-19 Infection

Acute COVID-19 infection heightens the risk of cardiovascular disorders, although the risk typically returns to baseline levels within 12 months post-infection.

March 2023

Grim Toll: AIDS Pandemic Claims One Life Every Min
Grim Toll: AIDS Pandemic Claims One Life Every Minute in 2021

The AIDS pandemic took a staggering toll in 2021, with one life lost every minute. Despite efforts, new infections worldwide saw a mere 3.6% decrease from 2020, marking the smallest annual decline since 2016.

March 2023

Prolonged Symptoms Seen in One in Eight COVID-19 P
Prolonged Symptoms Seen in One in Eight COVID-19 Patients

A study reveals that approximately one in eight individuals who had COVID-19 experience prolonged symptoms, some of which may worsen three to five months post-infection.

March 2023

Adequate Ventilation Crucial in Preventing Indoor
Adequate Ventilation Crucial in Preventing Indoor Transmission of SARS-CoV-2

A new evidence review underscores the importance of adequate ventilation in indoor environments to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, particularly emphasizing its role in preventing long-distance transmission (>2m) of the virus.

March 2023

Omicron Variant Associated with Reduced Risk of Lo
Omicron Variant Associated with Reduced Risk of Long COVID, British Researchers Find

The Omicron variant demonstrates a lower likelihood of causing long COVID compared to earlier strains of the virus, according to findings from British researchers, offering potential insights into the variant's clinical impact.

March 2023

WHO Reconvenes Emergency Committee to Address Monk
WHO Reconvenes Emergency Committee to Address Monkeypox Outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) announces the reconvening of the Emergency Committee to address the escalating monkeypox outbreak, with Europe emerging as the epicenter of the crisis, warranting urgent international response and coordination.

March 2023

Enteric Viruses Pose Transmission Risks Through Sa
Enteric Viruses Pose Transmission Risks Through Saliva, NIH Study Finds

NIH scientists uncover evidence suggesting that enteric viruses, including norovirus and other enteroviruses, can spread through saliva, highlighting the potential for oral transmission routes and the importance of effective hygiene measures to prevent viral dissemination.

March 2023

Smallpox Vaccination Considered as Preventive Meas
Smallpox Vaccination Considered as Preventive Measure Against Monkeypox

The potential role of smallpox vaccination in preventing monkeypox infections, particularly among individuals with high-risk sexual behaviors, is explored, highlighting the importance of proactive vaccination strategies to contain emerging infectious threats.

March 2023