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By Elodie Vaz | Published on May 12,
2026 | 4 min read
The placenta is a temporary yet essential organ for the proper progression of pregnancy. Acting as the interface between mother and fetus, it ensures the gaseous, nutritional, and hormonal exchanges necessary for embryonic development. Despite its central role, however, clinical monitoring of the placenta remains indirect,...
The placenta is a temporary yet essential organ for the proper progression of pregnancy. Acting as the interface between mother and fetus, it ensures the gaseous, nutritional, and hormonal exchanges necessary for embryonic development. Despite its central role, however, clinical monitoring of the placenta remains indirect,...
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By Ana Espino | Published on
May 12, 2026 | 4 min read
COVID-19 is a respiratory infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, responsible for a global pandemic that led to millions of hospitalizations and deaths. Severe forms of the disease can cause significant pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and may require oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation.
At the beginning of the pand...
COVID-19 is a respiratory infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, responsible for a global pandemic that led to millions of hospitalizations and deaths. Severe forms of the disease can cause significant pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and may require oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation.
At the beginning of the pand...
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By Ana Espino | Published on
May 11, 2026 | 4 min read
Hantaviruses are zoonotic, single-stranded, segmented, negative-sense RNA viruses belonging to the Hantaviridae family. They are primarily transmitted to humans by rodents through inhalation of aerosols contaminated with urine, feces, or saliva. These viruses cause two major syndromes: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFR...
Hantaviruses are zoonotic, single-stranded, segmented, negative-sense RNA viruses belonging to the Hantaviridae family. They are primarily transmitted to humans by rodents through inhalation of aerosols contaminated with urine, feces, or saliva. These viruses cause two major syndromes: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFR...
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By Elodie Vaz | Published on May 11,
2026 | 4 min read
Cardio-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM) refers to the coexistence of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic disorders, including diabetes and obesity. Long studied primarily through the lens of cardiovascular risk, this syndrome is now increasingly recognized as a systemic condition affecting multiple organs throughout the b...
Cardio-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM) refers to the coexistence of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic disorders, including diabetes and obesity. Long studied primarily through the lens of cardiovascular risk, this syndrome is now increasingly recognized as a systemic condition affecting multiple organs throughout the b...
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By Ana Espino | Published on
May 11, 2026 | 4 min read
Hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses belonging to the order Bunyavirales. They primarily infect animal reservoirs, especially rodents and certain insectivores, and can then be transmitted to humans through inhalation of contaminated particles. In humans, they can cause severe diseases such as hemorrhagic fever with renal syndr...
Hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses belonging to the order Bunyavirales. They primarily infect animal reservoirs, especially rodents and certain insectivores, and can then be transmitted to humans through inhalation of contaminated particles. In humans, they can cause severe diseases such as hemorrhagic fever with renal syndr...
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2026-05-08
Immune cells and systemic lupus: a global dysregulation of the immune system
Allergology and Immunology Rhumatology
By Ana Espino | Published on May 8, 2026 | 4 min read
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by profound dysregulation of immune homeostasis, involving both innate and adaptive immunity. Recent advances, particularly through single-cell RNA sequencing and multi-omics approaches, have made it possible to identify specific alterations in cel...
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by profound dysregulation of immune homeostasis, involving both innate and adaptive immunity. Recent advances, particularly through single-cell RNA sequencing and multi-omics approaches, have made it possible to identify specific alterations in cel...
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2026-05-08
Type 2 diabetes: what the “hidden switches” inside our cells are finally revealing
Endocrinology and Metabolism
By Elodie Vaz | Published on May 8,
2026 | 4 min read
Type 2 diabetes is characterized by chronically elevated blood glucose levels resulting from an imbalance between two essential pancreatic hormones: insulin, secreted by beta cells, and glucagon, produced by alpha cells. When insulin production or action declines, or when glucagon production becomes...
Type 2 diabetes is characterized by chronically elevated blood glucose levels resulting from an imbalance between two essential pancreatic hormones: insulin, secreted by beta cells, and glucagon, produced by alpha cells. When insulin production or action declines, or when glucagon production becomes...
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By Ana Espino | Published on May 7, 2026 | 4 min read
Lyme disease is currently the most common vector-borne disease in temperate regions, particularly in North America and Europe. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans through ticks of the Ixodes genus. Its incidence continues to rise, making it a significant public health concern.
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Lyme disease is currently the most common vector-borne disease in temperate regions, particularly in North America and Europe. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans through ticks of the Ixodes genus. Its incidence continues to rise, making it a significant public health concern.
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By Ana Espino | Published on May 7, 2026 | 4 min read
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that predominantly affects women of childbearing age. Pregnancy represents a major challenge in this context due to the complex interactions between the immunological, hormonal, and vascular changes inherent to gestation and disease activity.
Despite th...
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that predominantly affects women of childbearing age. Pregnancy represents a major challenge in this context due to the complex interactions between the immunological, hormonal, and vascular changes inherent to gestation and disease activity.
Despite th...
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By Elodie Vaz | Published on May 6, 2026 |
4 min read
In oncology, predicting disease progression and treatment response remains a major challenge. While tumor biomarkers, imaging, and clinical parameters already guide therapeutic decisions, they do not always capture a patient’s overall biological state. Yet biological aging, which reflects physiological frailty, strongly inf...
In oncology, predicting disease progression and treatment response remains a major challenge. While tumor biomarkers, imaging, and clinical parameters already guide therapeutic decisions, they do not always capture a patient’s overall biological state. Yet biological aging, which reflects physiological frailty, strongly inf...
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By Ana Espino | Published on May 6, 2026 | 4 min read
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies and systemic inflammation that can affect multiple organs, including the central nervous system. When the latter is involved, the condition is referred to as neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE), a common and particularly disab...
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies and systemic inflammation that can affect multiple organs, including the central nervous system. When the latter is involved, the condition is referred to as neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE), a common and particularly disab...
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By Ana Espino | Published on May 5, 2026 | 4 min read
Allergic rhinitis is a common chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the upper airways, with a significant impact on quality of life, school and work productivity, as well as social activities. It is often associated with asthma, which increases its clinical burden and makes it a major public health is...
Allergic rhinitis is a common chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the upper airways, with a significant impact on quality of life, school and work productivity, as well as social activities. It is often associated with asthma, which increases its clinical burden and makes it a major public health is...
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2026-05-05
Acute respiratory failure: toward improved survival in immunocompromised patients?
Allergology and Immunology
By Elodie Vaz | Published on May 5,
2026 | 4 min read
Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is currently the leading cause of ICU admission among immunocompromised patients. Whether they have hematologic or solid malignancies, have undergone transplantation, or are receiving immunosuppressive therapy, this rapidly growing population remains particularly vulnerable. Despite advances...
Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is currently the leading cause of ICU admission among immunocompromised patients. Whether they have hematologic or solid malignancies, have undergone transplantation, or are receiving immunosuppressive therapy, this rapidly growing population remains particularly vulnerable. Despite advances...
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By Ana Espino | Published on May 5, 2026 | 4 min read
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by bronchial hyperresponsiveness, excessive mucus production, and variable inflammation. It is not a single condition, but rather a group of phenotypes based on different immunological mechanisms.
A major feature of asthma is the exi...
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by bronchial hyperresponsiveness, excessive mucus production, and variable inflammation. It is not a single condition, but rather a group of phenotypes based on different immunological mechanisms.
A major feature of asthma is the exi...
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By Ana Espino | Published on May 4, 2026 | 4 min read
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in North America and Europe, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Its incidence continues to rise, making it a major public health concern. However, no vaccine is currently available for humans since the withdrawal of LYMErix in 2002 due to safety concerns and insuffic...
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in North America and Europe, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Its incidence continues to rise, making it a major public health concern. However, no vaccine is currently available for humans since the withdrawal of LYMErix in 2002 due to safety concerns and insuffic...
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