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Tiny Warriors in the Fight Against Candida Auris

December 14, 2025

In the realm of medical science, a new hero has emerged in the battle against a formidable foe: Candida auris. This tiny yeast, a relative of common candida infections, has been causing quite a stir in hospitals worldwide. It's stubborn, resistant to many treatments, and can be deadly. But fear not,

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Mid-Missouri's Unexpectedly Calm Flu Season: What's Making Kids Sick Instead?

December 5, 2025

Mid-Missouri is experiencing something unusual this year. As the weather gets colder, people usually expect more flu cases. But that's not happening right now. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported only 348 flu cases across the state from November 16-22. That's considered lo

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How Often Should We Change Medical Tubes?

December 2, 2025

Medical tubes are a big deal in hospitals. They help give medicine and take blood. But, they can also cause infections. This is a big problem. It can make people stay in the hospital longer. It can even be life-threatening. A study looked at how often these tubes should be changed. The usual rule i

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Cheese Lovers, Beware: E. Coli Risk in Raw Milk Products

November 24, 2025

In a move to protect public health, Twin Sisters Creamery has pulled four types of raw milk cheese from shelves. The recall affects Whatcom Blue, Farmhouse, Peppercorn, and Mustard Seed cheeses, all made with unpasteurized milk. This action follows the discovery of harmful E. coli bacteria in some s

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Is New Tech Better at Spotting Cervical Cancer Early?

November 3, 2025

Researchers recently tested a new device designed to help doctors spot cervical cancer earlier. This gadget, called the Optoelectronic Imaging Tracing System, is meant to assist in checking women who have a high risk of cervical cancer due to a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). The study inv

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Tackling Repeated Urinary Tract Infections: A Closer Look

November 1, 2025

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are quite common, especially among women. When they keep coming back, it becomes a real problem. Doctors call this recurrent UTIs, or rUTIs. The main issue is that there aren't many good treatments, and the ones that exist are becoming less effective because of antimi

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Fungal Hitchhikers in COVID-19 Patients: A Hidden Challenge

October 8, 2025

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors noticed something odd. Many patients fighting the virus also had fungal infections. These fungi, mainly from the Candida family, were found in the lungs and airways of COVID-19 patients more often than in those who didn't have the virus. Researche

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How Sickness Might Stir Up Old Cancer

August 20, 2025

Cancer can hide in the body for years, like a silent sleeper. Now, scientists have found that catching the flu or COVID-19 might wake these sleeping cancer cells up. This isn't just about feeling sick for a while. It's about how these viruses can cause trouble long after you're better. Researchers

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Combining Amoxicillin and Silver: A New Weapon Against Superbugs

July 12, 2025

Scientists have found a way to make amoxicillin more powerful by teaming it up with silver. This isn't just a simple mix. They've created two new forms: one where amoxicillin and silver are tightly bound together, and another where tiny silver particles are stabilized by amoxicillin. The goal? To ta

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Tiny Warriors Against Superbugs: How Phages Can Save The Day

July 3, 2025

In hospitals, there's a sneaky threat called Enterobacter hormaechei. It's part of a bigger group called the Enterobacter cloacae complex, which is known for causing infections. What makes this germ extra tricky? It can form a sticky layer called biofilm on things like catheters. This biofilm acts l