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US Vaccine Committee Reconsiders All Recommendations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) chair stated all vaccine recommendations are under review, opposing school mandates and favoring doctor advice. This signals a hostile Trump administration stance on routine vaccines. Critics highlight risks to public health amid ongoing outbreaks.
Pediatric Flu Deaths Reach 52, Mostly Unvaccinated
CDC reports 52 child flu deaths this season, on track to exceed last year's record, with 90% unvaccinated. Influenza B infections are rebounding slightly. Sanofi scrapped its next-gen mRNA flu vaccine plans.
Chicago Meningococcal Outbreak Claims Two Lives
Chicago reports two deaths and seven adult cases of meningococcal disease in two weeks, higher than usual. Public health officials urge vigilance. Similar cases noted in Vietnam, initially misidentified.
Legionellosis Cases in Finland Linked to Soil
ProMED reports probable Legionella longbeachae from soil source in Finland. This highlights environmental risks for legionellosis outbreaks.
US Exits WHO, China Expands Global Health Role
US departure creates $260M WHO funding gap; China shifts to infrastructure model via Health Silk Road, risking fragmented standards. Trump steps back from global health, prompting calls for Congress action.
Alzheimer's Disrupts Memory During Brain Rest
New research shows Alzheimer's scrambles memories when the brain rests, impairing consolidation of recent experiences.
Nanoparticles Target Dementia and Cancer Proteins
Smart nanoparticles destroy disease-causing proteins linked to dementia and cancer that the body can't eliminate naturally.
Tumor Immune Cells Reprogrammed as Cancer Killers
KAIST scientists turn tumor macrophages into cancer fighters in vivo, overcoming tumor silencing. Mount Sinai's Trojan horse therapy shows stunning results against metastatic cancer.
New MRI Technique Images Collagen in Bones
ETH Zurich reduces MRI echo time to 10 microseconds, enabling whole-body imaging of collagen in tendons and bones.
Kidney Disease Particles Linked to Heart Failure
Diseased kidneys release toxic particles causing heart damage, explaining high heart failure risk in CKD patients.
Glaucoma Research Webinar on XEN Gel Stent
NHMRC hosts Prof. Dao-Yi Yu on 3 decades of research leading to minimally invasive XEN Glaucoma gel stent, ahead of World Glaucoma Week.
Poliomyelitis Circulating Vaccine-Derived in Malawi
ProMED alerts to circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus in Malawi, urging vaccination efforts.