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business5 days ago

Merck Restructures Human Health to Accelerate Launches Across a Diversified Portfolio

Merck is reorganizing its Human Health unit into two business units—Oncology and Specialty, Pharma & Infectious Diseases—to sharpen commercial execution for a broader portfolio. New leaders Jannie Oosthuizen (Oncology) and Brian Foard (Specialty, Pharma & Infectious Diseases) will report to CEO Robert Davis, while Chirfi Guindo leads Strategic Access, Policy & Communications. The move aims to better advance Merck’s widening pipeline, with about 80 Phase 3 trials and more than 20 growth drivers anticipated in the coming years.

via Merck.com|
#business#human-health#infectious-diseases
NIAID Reframes Mission, Downgrading Pandemic Prep and Biodefense
science14 days ago

NIAID Reframes Mission, Downgrading Pandemic Prep and Biodefense

Nature reports that the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will deprioritize biodefense and pandemic preparedness, scrubbing those terms from its pages as it shifts toward basic immunology and other domestic infectious-disease work. About a third of its $6.6 billion budget funds emerging infectious diseases and biodefense, and the move accompanies leadership changes and a review of grant portfolios, raising concerns about readiness for evolving pathogens.

via Nature|
#biodefense#infectious-diseases#niaid
Obesity linked to 70% higher risk of severe infection, study finds
health19 days ago

Obesity linked to 70% higher risk of severe infection, study finds

A Lancet analysis of more than 500,000 adults from Finland and the UK shows that obesity (BMI ≥30) raises the risk of being hospitalized for or dying from infectious diseases by about 70% versus those with a healthy weight, with obesity linked to roughly 11% of infection deaths globally and varying by country (about one in six in the UK, one in four in the US). The study suggests obesity may weaken immune defenses across infections such as flu, pneumonia, COVID-19 and gastroenteritis, and notes the need for policies that support healthy weight and vaccination; however, as it relies on observational data it cannot prove causality, and further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms.

via The Guardian|
#bmi#health#infectious-diseases
Meat and UTIs: Can what you eat affect infection risk?
health1 month ago

Meat and UTIs: Can what you eat affect infection risk?

A Washington Post Well+Being article explains that urinary tract infections are usually caused by bacteria, most often E. coli, and that research suggests these bacteria may originate from meat in some cases. The piece emphasizes food-safety practices and proper meat handling/cooking as potential ways to reduce risk, noting that this link may influence those with recurrent UTIs.

via The Washington Post|
#bacterial-infections#e-coli#food-safety
Century-Long Review Highlights Frequent Emergence of Novel Human Viruses
health1 month ago

Century-Long Review Highlights Frequent Emergence of Novel Human Viruses

A review of over 200 studies from 1900 to 2024 reveals that the emergence of human viruses has occurred in peaks, notably between 1950-1979 and starting in 2000, driven by technological, ecological, and socio-demographic factors, with most initial detections in the US, China, and Australia, highlighting ongoing challenges in global disease surveillance and prevention.

via CIDRAP|
#health#human-viruses#infectious-diseases
Marrazzo's Appointment as IDSA Leader Praised by Scientific Community
health2 months ago

Marrazzo's Appointment as IDSA Leader Praised by Scientific Community

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has appointed Jeanne Marrazzo as its new CEO, a move praised by the scientific community as a strong stance against the Trump administration's perceived suppression of health professionals. Marrazzo, formerly of NIAID and a critic of recent public health policies, is seen as a highly qualified leader who will guide IDSA through current health challenges.

via CIDRAP|
#health#idsa#infectious-diseases
Infectious Disease Doctor's Experience Sitting Next to Vaccine Skeptic on Plane
health3 months ago

Infectious Disease Doctor's Experience Sitting Next to Vaccine Skeptic on Plane

An infectious disease doctor shares her experience of engaging in a respectful conversation with a vaccine skeptic on a plane, emphasizing the importance of dialogue in combating misinformation and conspiracy theories about diseases and vaccines, and highlighting the need for trust and understanding between scientists and the public.

via Yahoo News Australia|
#conspiracy-theories#covid-19#health