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Wolbachia-infected male Aedes aegypti mosquito releases stem dengue incidence
Releasing Wolbachia-infected male Aedes (A) aegypti mosquitoes were associated with a reduction in dengue incidence rates, a synthetic control study in Singapore has shown.
Wolbachia-infected male Aedes aegypti mosquito releases stem dengue incidence
06 Sep 2024
Paediatric service drop during early COVID-19 hints at future pandemic preparedness
Clinical attendance for ambulatory paediatric care has decreased during the early COVID-19 period in a large tertiary teaching hospital in Singapore, reports a study, noting implications for future pandemic preparedness including healthcare resource allocation and communication.
Paediatric service drop during early COVID-19 hints at future pandemic preparedness
05 Sep 2024
A healthy lifestyle key to mitigating long COVID
In a study assessing the correlation between modifiable lifestyle factors and post-COVID-19 outcomes, the risk of post-COVID-19 multisystem sequelae, death, and hospitalization decreased across healthy lifestyle categories during both the acute and post-acute phases of infection.
A healthy lifestyle key to mitigating long COVID
30 Aug 2024
Dad’s preconception HBV infection tied to baby’s heart defects
A preconception history of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among fathers carries an increased risk of congenital heart disease (CHD) in offspring, as shown in a study.
Dad’s preconception HBV infection tied to baby’s heart defects
28 Aug 2024
Spirulina dietary supplement beneficial for COVID-19?
Supplementing standard COVID-19 treatment with Spirulina – a nutrient-rich superfood – may improve recovery and reduce mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, a study from Iran suggests.