Caitlyn Fitzpatrick

In the midst of research determining that the Ebola virus disease (EVD) has the power to survive on plastic surfaces and spread through sexual transmission, the disease has proven to last in another place.

Mosquito bites are not just itchy and annoying – they run the risk of transmitting a deadly virus such as West Nile (WNV) or Lyme. A collaborative team identified the weather as a strong factor contributing to a disease outbreak.

The brain chemical typically associated with emotions and other functions may be to blame for boosting chronic pain.

New antibiotics may be on the horizon against disease-causing bacteria due to a promising study from Australian researchers.

Although psoriatic arthritis (PsA) only targets those diagnosed with psoriasis, a genetic factor has been discovered that only pinpoints the former.

A measuring tool typically used to assess the activity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has proven to be valuable for analyzing disease activity in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) as well.

Although moderate alcohol intake is linked to health benefits, a high consumption can have a negative effect on women.

Australian researchers found that specific cell alterations impair their infection-fighting function.

In addition to recent research that used genetic factors to predict the severity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), another development suggests that patients have an increased risk of a surprise heart attack even without showing symptoms.

During a time when antibiotic resistance concerns are at an all-time high, a Texas-based team called for backup in the fight against pneumonia.

Genetic mutations are not solely to blame for increased neuropathic pain and the way pain is processed in the brain. Norwegian researchers identified a link between a person's quality of sleep and pain sensitivity.

Cell phones may offer more than just a way to connect to people around the world. A study from researchers at Cornell University has linked use of the technology to pain reduction.

Despite repeated warnings about the dangers of antibiotic resistance, many countries still do not have a plan to combat the problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) collected data from around the world and issued a report outlining extent of the shortcomings.

Joint pain, swelling, and stiffness are all common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), however, researchers have identified genetic markers that can predict the severity of the disease.

While acetaminophen can be credited with killing emotions, the same can't be said about back pain or osteoarthritis.

With the potential for knee injuries and surgeries to results in arthritis, researchers are in the midst of developing a way to manipulate the body's cartilage to regenerate itself.

A significant improvement in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention and survival rates could be on the horizon due to a revolutionary device.

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may have finally met its match with a new approach to eradicating the harmful infection.

With the increasing number of patients turning to epidural steroid injections for pain relief, specialists with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safe Use Initiative gathered specialists to improve the procedure.

To prescribe or not to prescribe? – That is the question that practitioners face regarding antibiotics. While they can be extremely beneficial, the medication proved to be the deadly approach for one patient.

Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are among the well-known ingredients found in pain relievers, but an unusual addition that works just as well as existing medications may be making its way onto store shelves.

Canada- and Switzerland-based researchers discovered that a specific gene, that is typically associated with a rare disease, plays an important role in how pain is processed in the body.

Not only have researchers established a successful way to kill the potentially fatal Ebola virus, but the treatment can do so just days after infection.

Although the number of pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis has increased over the years, researchers recently revealed one of the first studies to offer population-based information.

New evidence suggests that the fight against malaria is becoming even more difficult.

While skin biopsies can give insight to epidermal innervation after a nerve injury, properly identifying pain becomes more challenging in those with neuropathy.

New evidence has made it easier to differentiate between multiple sclerosis and vanishing white matter disease, conditions that can show considerable similarities.

Giving up bread may not help cure every celiac disease symptom, but researchers found a relationship between a gluten-free diet and a reduction in headache frequency.

Stepping out into the sun may be more important than ever, especially for patients with multiple sclerosis.

As if there aren't enough reasons to stop smoking, a study has revealed smoking also increases the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.