Zika virus, a mosquito-born illness, is not harmful in many cases; for most people, Zika virus causes either no symptoms or a mild sickness. However, this viral illness is extremely…
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Reducing the spread of viral illnesses is of crucial importance to countries around the world. One such viral illness is Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that can be extremely…
There are a number of different mosquito-borne illnesses. But sometimes it can be difficult to make an accurate diagnosis when these illnesses – and many others – share similar symptoms…
Happy Thursday! This week, we have details on the beginnings of a new trial testing CRISPR gene editing for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, how parents can play a critical role in…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Postnatal Zika virus can cause other complications and health issues for those affected. According to Neurology Advisor, one such complication is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Researchers believe that GBS following postnatal…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
According to Drug Target Reviews, there may be an emerging vaccination effective against preventing Zika virus infection. Though many cases are mild, the infection can cause severe birth defects and…
Could it be beneficial to harness a potentially devastating virus, such as Zika virus, for use in medical treatment? At first glance, this seems somewhat counterintuitive. Yet a news release…
I'm sure you have heard about Zika virus before, but what about Chikungunya? Both are rare mosquito-borne diseases that can cause severe neurological problems. But now, researchers also believe…
What do microcephaly, Zika virus, Dengue fever, and COVID-19 have in common? According to a recent press release, HP163 could be a treatment for all four. Developed by biopharmaceutical company…
When Zika virus appeared in the news in 2015 and 2016, one of the biggest warnings was for pregnant women: be careful, as this can cause birth defects. Most…
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The city of Jacobina, Brazil in the Bahia region was selected as the ideal area for a study designed to control disease-bearing mosquitoes. A recent report in the Science…
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is urging doctors and researchers to investigate and to collect new data before the disease strikes again. An article in Ars Technica reports…
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is urging doctors and researchers to investigate and to collect new data before the disease strikes again. An article in Ars Technica reports that…
According to a story from Biotecnika, Penn Medicine & Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. have recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has signaled its approval for the first…
Drugs reports a new study revealing the harmful effects of Zika virus in pregnant monkeys, which might have correlation to the known linkage between Zika and diseases such as microcephaly.…
Samuel Augustine was born 15 weeks early at Jackson Memorial Hospital with breathing problems and question marks surrounding his health. He was born with microcephaly and instantly placed on a…
According to a new study, getting tested for Zika once is not enough. A second procedure may be needed to avoid giving birth to a child with defects. We all…
It's became common knowledge to the healthcare community that the Zika virus was the source of microcephaly, a birth defect that causes baby's heads to develop much smaller than they…
New findings are coming from a recent study led by researchers at the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that could have long-term implications for Zika Virus research. Evidence showed that…
When Zika arrived in Latin America a few years ago, something about it had changed. It was different, more devastating. This was very strange, considering the disease had existed for…
In a small UK Village, locals will be congregating at a popular pub to raise money for a disabled and epileptic boy whose family cannot afford his medical gear. Microcephaly…
Zika! It was the talk of the town during 2015-16 and has thus quieted down, but the virus still lingers and scientists are still working to combat it. A quick…
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