Fungal infections known as valley fever could spike this fall - 3 epidemiologists explain how to protect yourself
Cases of valley fever are typically most prevalent in California’s Central Valley and southern Arizona, but they have been increasing in California’s central and southern coastal areas.
Sept. 26, 2024 • ~10 min
Sepsis still kills 1 in 5 people worldwide – two ICU physicians offer a new approach to stopping it
Sepsis onset can be difficult to recognize, in part because its symptoms can mimic those of many other conditions. A treatment delay of even a few hours can make the difference between life and death.
June 10, 2022 • ~10 min
Kids aren't just littler adults – here's why they need their own clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine
As many teens and adults in the US restart their social lives, parents of children under the age of 12 wonder when their kids will also be able to experience the freedom that comes with vaccination.
July 16, 2021 • ~10 min
How COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss and cognitive decline
Many patients suffering from COVID-19 exhibit neurological symptoms, from loss of smell to delirium to a higher risk of stroke. Down the road, will COVID-19 survivors face a wave of cognitive issues?
Aug. 7, 2020 • ~9 min
What doctors know about lingering symptoms of coronavirus
Is it possible that people who recover from COVID-19 will be plagued with long term side effects from the infection? An infectious disease physician reviews the evidence so far.
June 24, 2020 • ~7 min
What does 'survival of the fittest' mean in the coronavirus pandemic? Look to the immune system
Who is most likely to survive an infection of the new coronavirus? Two immunologists explain that it is those who mount exactly the right immune response – not too weak, not too strong.
April 29, 2020 • ~9 min
What we do and do not know about COVID-19's infectious dose and viral load
Two phrases you hear a lot these days are viral load and infectious dose. What do they mean? Do they reflect the severity of disease or whether someone will get severely ill? Two experts explain.
April 14, 2020 • ~6 min
What we do and do not know about COVID-19's infectivity and viral load
Two phrases you hear a lot these days are viral load and infectious dose. What do they mean? Do they reflect the severity of disease or whether someone will get severely ill? Two experts explain.
April 14, 2020 • ~6 min
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