New Antibiotic for Gonorrhea: Fighting a Drug-Resistant STD
Introduction Gonorrhea, caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide. Historically, it was treatable with a simple course of antibiotics. However, N. gonorrhoea...
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3D-Printed Skin Patches: New Treatment to Heal Wounds and Burns Faster
Introduction Treating severe wounds—such as extensive burns, chronic ulcers, or traumatic injuries—has traditionally hinged on grafting healthy skin from donors or patients themselves. Yet, donor tissue availability and scarring are significa...
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HIV Preventive Injections: Long-Acting PrEP Changing HIV Prevention
Introduction Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has revolutionized HIV prevention by allowing HIV-negative individuals to protect themselves daily with antiretroviral medication. Yet, daily pills can be cumbersome or stigmatizing for some, and incon...
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HIV Cure Case: Another Patient in Remission After Stem Cell Transplant
Introduction For decades, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) was considered incurable, with antiretroviral therapies (ART) keeping the virus at bay but never fully eradicating it. A handful of rare “cure cases” have emerged involving stem cel...
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mRNA Flu Vaccines: Are Universal Flu Shots on the Horizon?
Introduction Seasonal influenza causes annual global outbreaks, leading to countless illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths. Traditional flu vaccines, formulated each year to match predicted circulating strains, often struggle with suboptimal ef...
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