Infectious diseases

A genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and susceptibility to opportunistic infections has been discovered

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An international consortium co-led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center immunologist Rubén Martínez-Parikart has discovered a new genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and a profound susceptibility to opportunistic infections including life-threatening fungal pneumonia. The discovery was reported Jan. 20 in the journal Nature Immunology, will help identify people who carry this innate immunity error (IEI). “Our … Read more

Paying off covid loans hurts millions of businesses

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CNN – At Teddy & The Bully Bar near downtown Washington, D.C., business hasn’t been the same since the pandemic hit. “It’s very challenging,” said owner Alan Popowski. “I’m still going to climb the hill for a while. Maybe for the rest of my life.” The pandemic has led to the closure of two of … Read more