Research Articles
The Silent Spread: Unveiling Bartonella henselae in Italy's Canine Population
Exploring the prevalence of Bartonella henselae antibodies in dogs across Italy and its implications for veterinary and human health.
The Hidden Danger in Hospitals: How the First Antibiotic Dose Can Be a Matter of Life and Death
Exploring the critical importance of initial antimicrobial therapy in treating nosocomial pneumonia and its impact on patient mortality rates.
The Ticking Time Bomb in the Gut: Unmasking the Aortoenteric Fistula
An in-depth exploration of Aortoenteric Fistula (AEF), a rare but lethal medical condition where an abnormal connection forms between the aorta and intestines.
The Tiny Superpower: How Some Newborns Emerge with Enhanced COVID-19 Protection
Discover how newborns develop SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels 3.5 times higher than their mothers and the science behind this remarkable immune protection.
A Shield in the Womb: How an Antiviral Pill is Protecting the Next Generation from Hepatitis B
Clinical observation of telbivudine's antiviral efficacy and protection against mother-to-infant transmission of chronic hepatitis B during the first trimester of pregnancy
The Hidden Gut Link: When High Gastrin Levels Block Your Iron Absorption
Discover how elevated gastrin levels can interfere with iron absorption, causing deficiency despite adequate dietary intake. Learn about the science behind this gut-iron connection.
The Double-Edged Sword of Nature: Ergot Alkaloids
Explore the fascinating world of ergot alkaloids - compounds that serve as both deadly toxins and life-saving medicines, with insights into their molecular biology and symbiotic relationships.
Skin Warriors: How Interferon Treatments Fight HPV Skin Infections
Explore how interferon therapies combat HPV skin lesions through innovative treatments that harness the body's natural defenses against viral infections.
When a Virus Tricks the Immune System: The Story of HTLV-1 and Retinal Cross-Reactivity
Exploring how HTLV-1 virus causes eye inflammation through molecular mimicry and antigenic cross-reactivity with retinal tissues.
The Unseen Threat: When a Soil Bacterium Attacks a Transplanted Kidney
Learn about Gordonia terrae, a rare but serious opportunistic infection that can threaten kidney transplant patients and other immunocompromised individuals.