Time USA LLC recently announced its list of the 'Best Inventions of 2024', identifying 200 innovations that changed people's lives.
On October 31, 2024, Time revealed it had selected an innovative vaccine that may save hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
Earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended a second vaccine to combat malaria outbreaks, which sickens hundreds of millions and kills about 600,000 people each year.
Malaria Vaccine Changed the Game, Awarded Innovation of the Year
Pandemic-Linked Worldwide Declines in Childhood Vaccination Not Yet Recovered
Global coverage with first and third doses of DTPcv and measles-containing vaccine stagnated during 2022-2023
Flu Vaccine Coverage 80.7 Percent for Health Workers in Acute Care Hospitals
Coverage lower among health care personnel at nursing homes, while coverage for COVID-19 2023-24 vaccine was much lower
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Oct. 24-28
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology was held from Oct. 24 to 28 in Boston, drawing attendees from around the world, including …
Supply Chain Issues Less Likely to Yield Drug Shortages in Canada Versus U.S.
Reports of supply chain issues less likely to be linked to drug shortages in Canada than U.S., with findings consistent before and after pandemic
Second Generation Dengue Vaccine Produces Durable T-Cell Protection
Every virologist says creating robust cellular responses is essential for protecting people against infectious diseases. While vaccine immunogenicity evaluations often focus predominantly on antibody responses, generating cellular immunity is crucial for long-term protection.
To appreciate the benefits of any vaccination, measuring T-cell responses is essential, especially for disease outbreaks such as dengue fever, which has four sub-viruses (DENV-1, -2, -3, and -4).
Chikungunya Outbreaks Could be 60 Times More Fatal
While the chikungunya virus (CHIKV) was first detected in 2014, its measurable impact on public health is just now being recognized in over 100 countries.
According to a Brief Research Report published by Frontiers in Tropical Disease on October 28, 2024, a significant chikungunya outbreak occurred in Minas Gerais, one of the most populous states in Brazil. These researchers analyzed the North and Northeast Health Macroregions of Minas Gerais, with 2.5 million inhabitants.
Tuberculosis Killed 1.25 Million People Globally
Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient yet typically treatable infectious disease. Unfortunately, approximately a quarter of the global population has been infected, and over 1 million people died from TB last year.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of October 29, 2024, TB has once again become the world's leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, resulting in nearly twice as many deaths as HIV/AIDS.
Elevated BMI Linked to Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 in Children
Increased risk seen for any occurrences of PASC symptoms and conditions among those with obesity, severe obesity versus healthy weight
Flu-Linked Hospitalization Rates Vary Across Seasons, Highest in Adults 65+
For patients hospitalized with influenza, prevalence of at least one underlying medical condition increased with age