This new WHO report presents a global analysis of antibiotic resistance prevalence and trends, drawing on more than 23 million bacteriologically confirmed cases of bloodstream infections, urinary trac...

A run-in with some artefact-laden AI-generated analyses convinced Lei Zhu that machine learning wasn’t making his role irrelevant, but more important than ever.

A new near point-of-care malaria diagnostic detects low-density infections in 45 minutes, supporting malaria elimination efforts across Africa.

Purpose To determine the prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment (VI) among adults aged ≥50 years in Western Uganda. Methods A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted ...

Purpose To determine the prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment (VI) among adults aged ≥50 years in Western Uganda. Methods A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted ...

One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections in people worldwide in 2023 were resistant to antibiotic treatments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) r...

In a groundbreaking study conducted in Uganda, researchers have introduced novel stool processing methods for diagnosing tuberculosis in children under five years of age. Tuberculosis (TB) remains a pressing public health concern globally, particularly in developing regions where children's vulnerability to infectious diseases is significantly heightened. The study, led by Gaeddert, Jaganath, and Nguyen, presents an in-depth cost-effectiveness analysis of these innovative diagnostic approaches, shedding light on their potential to transform pediatric TB diagnosis in resource-limited settings.

A comparative single-evaluation cross-sectional study was performed to evaluate cognitive damage in post-COVID-19 patients. The psychophysics tests of Two-Alternative Forced Choice (2AFC) and Simple R...

Nature’s survey of PhD candidates reveals hard-won wisdom on choosing supervisors, managing mental health and surviving academic culture.

Here’s what medical experts say could be behind the recent rise of influenza cases in Japan, India, Singapore, Thailand, and more.

Author summary Chagas Disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, remains a major public health challenge, particularly in Latin America. Benznidazole and nifurtimox have been the standard…

Neonatal sepsis in tertiary hospitals in Southeast Asia is predominantly caused by gram-negative bacteria, with high rates of non-susceptibility to commonly prescribed antibiotics.

This week, learn about the Center for Discovery and Innovation's research around antivirals and antifungals, the hepatitis C bill in Congress, how AI is influencing antimicrobial development, and mor...