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Key TakeawaysOutbreaks of Marburg virus disease, a rare but fatal hemorrhagic fever, have been reported in two African countries.The virus can spread through interactions with wildlife like a fruit bat or exposure to body fluids or blood from an infected person.Experts say the risk of Marburg virus disease spreading to the U.S. is low.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week issued ahealth alertto warn healthcare providers in the United States about two confirmed outbreaks ofMarburg virusin Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania....

The nervous system is anorgan systemthat handles communication in the body. There are fourtypes of nerve cellsin the nervous system: sensory nerves, motor nerves, autonomic nerves and inter-neurons (neuronmeans nerve cell). You can divide up all the nerves in the body into roughly two parts: thecentral nervous systemand theperipheral nervous system. Science Photo Library - PASIEKA / Brand X Pictures / Getty Images Central Nervous System (CNS) The central nervous system contains two organs—the brain and the spinal cord....

Key TakeawaysBQ.1.1 is a new Omicron subvariant descended from Omicron BA.5.BQ.1.1, along with its sister variant BQ.1, accounts for around 11% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S.It might render first-gen treatments like monoclonal antibodies ineffective, but experts say the bivalent boosters should protect against Omicron subvariants that are similar to BA.5. Key Takeaways BQ.1.1 is a new Omicron subvariant descended from Omicron BA.5.BQ.1.1, along with its sister variant BQ.1, accounts for around 11% of new COVID-19 cases in the U....

Key TakeawaysOmicron HV.1 is now the dominant COVID-19 variant circulating in the U.S., according to CDC estimates.The variant doesn’t appear to escape immunity from the updated COVID-19 vaccines nor does it seem to cause more severe disease than other circulating variants.Only 7.1% of U.S. adults who are eligible for the updated COVID-19 vaccine have gotten the shot. Key Takeaways Omicron HV.1 is now the dominant COVID-19 variant circulating in the U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Do HPV Self-Collection Tests Work?What Can the Self-Collection Tests Detect?When Should You Opt for Self-Collection?How Can You Get a Self-Collection HPV Test? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Do HPV Self-Collection Tests Work? What Can the Self-Collection Tests Detect? When Should You Opt for Self-Collection? How Can You Get a Self-Collection HPV Test? Key TakeawaysTwo new HPV tests allow people to collect their own samples in a healthcare facility rather than undergo a traditional test involving a speculum....

Key TakeawaysBA.2.12.1 is set to become the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States.The variant appears to be more transmissible than BA.2, but there is no evidence yet that it causes more severe disease.Experts say to expect that such minor mutations in Omicron will continue throughout the next few months of the pandemic. Key Takeaways BA.2.12.1 is set to become the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States.The variant appears to be more transmissible than BA....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Recognizing Lyme Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Recognizing Lyme Disease hobo_018 / Getty Images In the United States,Lyme diseaseprimarily occurs in three geographic regions: the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states (from Maine to Virginia), the Midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan), and Northern California. Early treatment is vital to prevent the disease from progressing through later stages....

Key TakeawaysNext-generation COVID-19 boosters are replacing the original booster formula for people ages 5 and older (Pfizer) and 6 and older (Moderna).The new shots are bivalent, meaning they protect against both the original COVID-19 and newer Omicron variants, such as BA.4 and BA.5. Key Takeaways Next-generation COVID-19 boosters are replacing the original booster formula for people ages 5 and older (Pfizer) and 6 and older (Moderna).The new shots are bivalent, meaning they protect against both the original COVID-19 and newer Omicron variants, such as BA....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkEnbrelRemicadeHumiraCimziaSimponiBiosimilars Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Enbrel Remicade Humira Cimzia Simponi Biosimilars Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, sometimes called TNF-alpha or TNFα inhibitors, are medications that help reduce the inflammatory process in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. These medications include Enbrel (etanercept), Remicade (infliximab), Humira (adalimumab), Cimzia (certolizumab pegol), and Simponi (golimumab). Ivan-balvan / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTNBC and Chemo ResearchTreatment for Unresponsive TNBCCAM TherapiesEmotional and Physical EffectsFinding TNBC SupportNext in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer GuideWhat Is Triple-Negative Breast Cancer? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents TNBC and Chemo Research Treatment for Unresponsive TNBC CAM Therapies Emotional and Physical Effects Finding TNBC Support Next in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Guide Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is difficult to treat due to its aggressive nature....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Summary Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic disease for which there is currently no known cure. The primary sign of the condition is inflammation of the colon and rectum, which causes a variety of ulcerative colitis symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract, including pain andbloody stool....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatmentLiving With the ConditionComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment Living With the Condition Complications Ulcerative proctitis is an inflammation and ulceration of the rectal lining. In ulcerative proctitis, sores and ulcers form in the inner lining of the rectum, the lowest part of the large intestine. Symptoms vary between people. Some will experience constant symptoms of ulcerative proctitis, while others will be symptom-free for months and then suddenly experience flare-ups....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons for the Test Results Treatment Prevention A clear or white discharge from the penis (urethral discharge) is a common problem. To find out why there is discharge from the urethra (the tube through which urine exits the body), a healthcare provider may do a urethral swab test to collect a sample and test for infection. The urethral swab diagnostic test identifies germs in the urethra that may be causing inflammation and discharge....