Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Could molecules in the blood and spinal fluid hold the key to understanding cerebral palsy?

Cigarette smoke significantly impairs the regenerative functions of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), raising critical concerns for their therapeutic use in regenerative medicine, according to a new review.

Vaccine acceptance for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may depend heavily on the way recommendations are worded, according to new cross-sectional data from the USA, China, and Indonesia.

Two extensive healthcare-associated outbreaks of Burkholderia cepacia complex have been reported across the United Kingdom and Ireland, highlighting the persistent risk posed by contaminated medical and hygiene products in hospital environments.

Urinary biomarkers of renal stress and injury may offer earlier detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with severe COVID-19, according to findings from a prospective observational study.

Mpox has rapidly transitioned from a neglected zoonosis to a global health concern, with recent outbreaks reshaping its epidemiology, clinical features, and management strategies.

Sex differences in alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) severity and outcomes were highlighted in a retrospective study using ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes, with findings showing that females face higher risks of sepsis and mechanical ventilation during hospitalization compared to males.

Benign acute childhood myositis (BACM) has seen a sharp rise in incidence during the post-COVID era, according to a retrospective study from a tertiary pediatric center.