Infectious Disease

Neurocysticercosis: The Hidden Brain Parasite Crossing Global Borders in 2025

by Nancy Ogbonna - September 15, 2025 0241

Neurocysticercosis: The Hidden Brain Parasite Crossing Global Borders in 2025 Introduction Neurocysticercosis remains the most prevalent parasitic infection of the human central nervous system (CNS) and continues to represent a major global health challenge. Current estimates suggest that more than 50 million individuals

Solving Long COVID Symptoms: New Research Reveals Hidden Immune Patterns

Infectious Disease

by Nancy Ogbonna - September 3, 2025 0269

Solving Long COVID Symptoms: New Research Reveals Hidden Immune Patterns Introduction More than half of individuals with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection report at least one persistent symptom, underscoring the urgent need for evidence-based approaches to address Long COVID. The condition is highly complex and heterogeneous.

Long COVID: Sorting Real Symptoms from Diagnostic Chaos

by Nancy Ogbonna - July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 0661

Long COVID: Sorting Real Symptoms from Diagnostic Chaos Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), has become a significant global health concern, affecting

CDC Bird Flu Alert: Why Human Cases Have Suddenly Dropped in 2025

by Nancy Ogbonna - June 10, 2025June 14, 2025 0318

CDC Bird Flu Alert Why Human Cases Have Suddenly Dropped in 2025 Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Introduction Despite a widespread avian influenza (H5N1) outbreak in the U.S. since 2022, the CDC reports a surprising

Mpox and Other Zoonoses: Are We Prepared for the Next Spillover?

Infectious Disease

by Nancy Ogbonna - May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 0404

Mpox and Other Zoonoses: Are We Prepared for the Next Spillover? Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of global preparedness for zoonotic diseases, with a focus on mpox and

Is There a Tuberculosis Vaccine? New Research Brings Fresh Hope in 2025

by Nancy Ogbonna - May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 0390

Is There a Tuberculosis Vaccine? New Research Brings Fresh Hope in 2025 Introduction Tuberculosis claims 1.6 million lives annually, yet the question remains: is there a tuberculosis vaccine that effectively protects adults? Despite the century-old Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine’s availability, its limited efficacy in preventing adult pulmonary

IBS After COVID- New Research Reveals Hidden Gut-Virus Connection

by David Mcauley - May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 0550

IBS After COVID: New Research Reveals Hidden Gut-Virus Connection Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) The following physician specialties would find this lecture particularly useful: Gastroenterologists – for understanding and managing post-infectious IBS and

Global Polio Resurgence: Why Infectious Disease Physicians Are on Alert Again

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - May 20, 2025May 30, 2025 0474

Global Polio Resurgence Why Infectious Disease Physicians Are on Alert Again Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Abstract This paper examines the recent increase in polio cases globally. It discusses the factors behind this trend and

Next-Gen Vaccines: The Rise of mRNA Technology Beyond COVID-19

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - May 20, 2025May 30, 2025 029995

Next-Gen Vaccines The Rise of mRNA Technology Beyond COVID-19 Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Abstract Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology, which gained widespread recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now being explored for broader medical

Universal Influenza Vaccines: How Close Are We to an End to Seasonal Flu?

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - May 20, 2025May 30, 2025 0550

Universal Influenza Vaccines: How Close Are We to an End to Seasonal Flu? Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Abstract This paper explores the current progress in developing universal influenza vaccines and their potential to eliminate seasonal flu