Malaria

Higher ‘bad’ cholesterol levels may help Sardinia’s seniors live longer, study finds

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A new study of Sardinia’s longest-living residents reveals that moderate LDL cholesterol levels may be a secret to longevity—challenging mainstream medical advice on cholesterol management. Study: The Cholesterol Paradox in Long-Livers from a Sardinia Longevity Hot Spot (Blue Zone). Image Credit: Naeblys / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Nutrients on nonagenarians from Sardinia’s Blue … Read more

Impact of Trump’s Policies on AIDS Risk

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Frozen Aid: A Looming Crisis for Global Health The recent freeze on US Agency for International Development (USAID) funding has sent shockwaves through the global healthcare system, threatening to cripple the supply of essential medicines and medical supplies. This freeze, which applies to existing orders worth an estimated $600 million annually, primarily impacts healthcare programs … Read more

Prevalence of malaria and associated factors among febrile cases attending in Soyama Health Centre, Burji Special Woreda, Southern Ethiopia: a retrospective and an institution-based cross-sectional study | Malaria Journal

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Description of the study area The study was conducted in Burji special Woreda, Southern Ethiopia. The Woreda is bordered with Oromia Region to the East and to the North Amaro Special Woreda and Konso Zone to the South-West. The mean annual rainfall ranges from 801 to 1000 mm while the mean annual temperature from 15.1 to … Read more

Groundbreaking malaria vaccine provides high-level protection with just one dose

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Scientists at Sanaria and Seattle Children’s Research Institute’s Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR) have unveiled a groundbreaking malaria vaccine, Sanaria® PfSPZ-LARC2 Vaccine, designed to provide high-level protection with just one dose. This innovative approach leverages decades of research and cutting-edge genetic engineering to combat one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Malaria continues to … Read more

Threat of disease in DRC “multiplied” by conflict, WHO says, ET HealthWorld

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Geneva: Conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has “multiplied” the risk of the spread of diseases, including cholera, malaria, tuberculosis and the deadly mpox virus, the World Health Organization warned on Friday. Fighting between Rwandan-backed M23 rebels and Congolese armed forces has exacerbated an already “dire situation” for millions of people, Dr … Read more

Cross-Sectional Study on Malaria Prevalence Among Children in Bududa District, Uganda

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Study Site This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Bududa General Hospital, a key public healthcare institution in Bududa District, Bugisu sub-region, Eastern Uganda. Located approximately 38 km… The post Cross-Sectional Study on Malaria Prevalence Among Children in Bududa District, Uganda appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Gender characteristics, social determinants, and seasonal patterns of malaria incidence, relapse, and mortality in Sistan and Baluchistan province and other province of Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis | BMC Infectious Diseases

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World Health Organization. Malaria 2023. Available from: https://www.who.int/health-topics/malaria#tab=tab_1 . Dabirzadeh S, Bayegan H, Kahkhazhaleh MR, Dabirzadeh M. Epidemiology of malaria in saravan city and its suburbs from 2018 to 2023, Southeast Iran. J Res Med Sci. 2024;29(1):50. PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Saied AA, Salehi M, Shafaati M. Malaria elimination programme in Iran: challenges and … Read more

Elevated uric acid levels may contribute to severe malaria outcomes in children

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Indiana University School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators in Uganda at the Makerere University School of Medicine have uncovered a significant connection between elevated uric acid levels and life-threatening outcomes in children with severe malaria. Published in Nature Medicine, the study identified hyperuricemia – high uric acid levels – as a potential contributor to increased … Read more