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On 20 October 2026, France reported the first documented case of human disease caused by the Shamonda virus. This virus primarily affects animals such as cattle, sheep, goats and horses. Know more: www.who.int/news-room/qu...

Every year, Research!America does a poll that asks, "Can you name a living scientist?" In January 2026, 76% of respondents said "no." Of those who said "yes," 5% named a scientist who was, in fact, dead. www.researchamerica.org/blog/can-you...

#France has reported the first documented case of a human infection with #Shamonda virus, a virus only previously detected in animals. The patient was immunocompromised, which made them more vulnerable to infection & severe disease, & unfortunately died. My heartfelt condolences to their loved ones

Indiana University researchers studied 32 patients with post-COVID lung disease and detected SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in the lungs as late as 627 days after infection. Persistent viral proteins may contribute to chronic lung inflammation. www.frontiersin.org/journals/mic...

Londoners! I've made a website that discovers everything going on in the physical world of London (talks, exhibitions, gigs, plays, etc.) and finds stuff it thinks you'll like. You teach it your interests by swiping events left or right. Decent recs after ~100 swipes. Check out realworld.events!

Retraction of article in Science Translational Medicine from 2022 that claimed coronavirus S2-targeted antibodies provided strong protection against a broad range of coronaviruses, including SARS-2 variants. Data was fabricated. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

I’ll make it short & painless… …months of work, loss of sleep, & the constant meowing of my cat, but it’s finally done! Presenting you my covid centred counselling website 🙌 ccounselling.org/en/ (English) ccounselling.org (German) 1/3

Meanwhile the epidemic in the DRC is continuing to grow rapidly. There have been more than 9000 cases, about half of them deaths. And while you will hear way more about a single suspected plague case in most outlets, this outbreak is now by far the largest Ebola Outbreak the DRC has ever seen.

Terribly sad news. Helen's reporting was top-notch, and she knew as much about outbreaks as anyone. My condolences to her loved ones.

RIP Margaret Hamilton

That is not good

#Kenya has reported a case of #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus, in a Kenyan citizen who had been living in #DRC. The patient became ill in DRC & received treatment in several hospitals, then travelled from DRC to Nairobi via Kampala. He died in Nairobi yesterday. My condolences to his loved ones.

One unexplained death in Russia, with possible concerns about #plague, is dominating headlines. Meanwhile, #Ebola continues to worsen in DRC with 8,300 cases. 4,018 deaths since May Yet much of the world and the media seems to have moved on. What’s wrong with this picture?

Seeing many posts about #plague, so a reminder: Plague is serious -- an incident involving a high-containment lab warrants investigation. Right now, we have an unexplained death from pneumonia, NOT confirmed plague or evidence of an outbreak. Watch closely. Avoid speculation. Follow the evidence.

Mit dem Center for Translational Medicine und dem Eric Kandel Institut von MedUni & AKH Wien baut Wien seine Rolle als Forschungsmetropole aus. Hier arbeiten Spitzenforschung und Patient*innenversorgung Tür an Tür und neue Therapien kommen noch präziser bei den Patient*innen an.

Der Jahreszeit entsprechend deutlicher Anstieg der Virusaktivität in Österreich Rhinoviren, Enteroviren und SARS-CoV-2 - weiterer Anstieg in den nächsten Wochen erwartet #Sentinelsystem #MonikaRedlbergerFritz #ZentrumVirologie #MedUniWien COVID-Impfempfehlung: impfen.gv.at/impfungen/co...

I love this @xkcd.com comic. So accurate.

As of 23 September 2026, #DRC has reported 7890 confirmed cases, including 3799 deaths, with a case fatality ratio of 48.1%. Read the full disease outbreak news: bit.ly/4yfSZ1U

Postpartum mental health conditions exist on a spectrum. Learn about the different timelines, symptoms, and severity of "baby blues", postpartum depression + anxiety, and postpartum psychosis to recognize the signs. Text or call 𝟵𝟴𝟴 24/7 if you or a loved one needs help.

Vaccination has transformed public health in Europe. But keeping that protection in place takes continued effort. When routine vaccinations are missed, gaps in immunity can build up and diseases brought under control can spread again. #Vaccination #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork

Cancer deaths keep falling, says the AACR's 2026 Cancer Progress Report. The U.S. cancer death rate has ⬇️ ~35% since 1991, preventing 4.8M deaths. 5-year survival for advanced cancers has roughly doubled to ~36%. And 11 new anticancer therapies were approved in the past year.

So excited to share our new @ash.hematology.org iron deficiency diagnosis guidelines TLDR: Adults 🩸ferritin < 30 diagnostic of ID 🩸ferritin < 50 w/symptoms or risk factors diagnostic of ID Kids 🩸ferritin <20 diagnostic of ID Get your lab intervals updated! tinyurl.com/ASHirondx

🏆 Die #MedUniWien gehört zu den besten medizinischen Universitäten der Welt! Im #ShanghaiRanking 2026 verbessert sie sich in „Clinical Medicine“ auf Rang 51–75. In „Medical Technology“ bleibt sie mit Rang 23 weiterhin stark positioniert. Details zum Ranking! ⬇️

“I don't know how this is going to slow down," says Dr. Rupa Narra, a U.S. pediatrician who arrived in August to work for Doctors Without Borders. "It's the most devastating thing I've ever seen in my life." www.npr.org/2026/09/10/g...

The Tube #MedSky #UKSky

#Chile becomes first country in South America validated for eliminating dog-transmitted #rabies as a public health problem https://bit.ly/4rc5c5b

“In his new role, Farrar will oversee operations connecting governments, research institutes, and medical manufacturers.” healthpolicy-watch.news/jeremy-farra...

2/ She wanted to know if there was anything else she could advocate for, and there IS another option for some people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised called Pemgarda. This is a long-acting monoclonal antibody designed for people whose immune systems may not respond well to vaccines.

The launch of a stockpile of #mpox vaccines is an important step towards ensuring that countries can access vaccines more quickly when they need them, saving lives and containing outbreaks before they spread further. My thanks to all partners involved: www.who.int/news/item/02...

The shingles vaccine in use today has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and heart failure, according to a study of more than 70,000 people go.nature.com/4y1RMe8

In older adults without cardiovascular disease, treatment with atorvastatin led to a lower risk of major cardiovascular events than placebo at a median of 5.9 years but did not result in longer disability-free survival. Full STAREE trial results: https://nej.md/4ghHPSC

The FDA just approved daraxonrasib, a breakthrough drug for advanced pancreatic cancer that doubles survival time. This is huge: pancreatic cancer was once thought untreatable. The researchers received a standing ovation when they presented the trial results, unheard of at scientific conferences.

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As I'm sure you know by this point, Covid-19 continues to concern me (which is why I take serious measures to avoid infection, including masking in all public indoor spaces). However, no virus concerns me more than H5N1. We are giving this beast too much room. theconversation.com/first-bird-f...

⚒️ Bronze Age high-tech! Nearly 4,000 years ago, this ingenious stone mould could cast five different sizes of flat axe! Cutting-edge technology from a time when metal was replacing stone, bone and wooden tools! Found in Shropshire in 1961. Shrewsbury Museum 📷 by me #FindsFriday #Archaeology

mRNA vaccines vs cancer success —melanoma (Phase 3, RCT, definitive, announced today) —triple negative breast cancer —pancreatic cancer —non-small cell lung cancer —glioblastoma

The #Ebola outbreak in #DRC remains a public health emergency of international concern, following the advice of today’s @who.int Emergency Committee meeting. 1/3

Austria is reporting its first West Nile virus case of 2026 The patient is hospitalized with meningoencephalitis and most likely aquired the infection in Vienna The map shows where human cases occurred in Austria since 2009 (map from our recent paper: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2...)

The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the DR Congo "is in a phase of intense transmission. It is the largest Ebola outbreak ever reported in the country and expanding faster than any previous Ebola outbreak." As of 12 Aug: 4665 confirmed cases, inc 2184 deaths. www.who.int/emergencies/...

This is a really beautiful website by @jdworkin.bsky.social on the everyday household items that were once only dreamt about – a music player, nightlight, family photos, clean water, ice, spices, and more. 10/10 would recommend exploring it! ordinaryabundance.com

1) 🇺🇸 A new paper in Nature shows that viral reactivation is common in COVID-19, associated with severity and not primarily a consequence of immunosuppression. The association with Long Covid, however, was far from clear.

So glad to see that our paper on widespread Alongshan virus circulation in Austria and evidence of human infections is featured on the cover of @lancetmicrobe.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Stop the hype on anti-aging treatments such as NAD+ and peptides. Get the evidence. Editorial @naturemedicine.bsky.social nature.com/articles/s41...

Unregulated peptides. No, there's no such thing as "exercise in a bottle" latimes.com/science/stor...

Cardiologists recommend people with heart disease get a yearly flu and COVID-19 vaccine. They also advise pneumococcal, RSV (50+) and shingles (50+) vaccines. "Annual COVID-19 vaccines have been linked to reduced risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure events and all-cause mortality."

The #Ebola outbreak in #DRC is outpacing our response, making it imperative that we rapidly scale up every aspect of our efforts to contain it. We stand in solidarity with the government, affected communities, and the courageous health workers serving under exceptionally difficult circumstances.

“We need an Ozempic for cars. They are growing at a phenomenal rate, wreaking havoc on roads, squeezing out smaller vehicles and endangering pedestrians. Like ever-hungry teenagers, cars in Europe are growing on average a centimetre wider every year.” Don’t repeat North America’s mistake, Europe.