Scientists have made significant strides in using biomimetic tissue models to study human disease and development. However, replicating a fully functioning human heart in a lab has remained a complex challenge. To bridge this gap, a multidisciplinary research team has developed a miniature replica of a heart chamber, called the miniaturized Precision-enabled Unidirectional Microfluidic Pump…
Madagascar grapples with a notably high incidence of Neonatal Bacterial Infections (NBIs), estimated at a staggering 196.3 potential cases per 1,000 live births. This alarming statistic stands nearly twice as high as the incidence rates observed in Cambodia and Senegal. A comprehensive community-based cohort study, conducted over the period of 2018 to 2021 in Madagascar,…
Immunization stands as one of the most potent tools in the realm of public health, safeguarding countless lives and preventing the onset of severe illnesses stemming from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) annually. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought significant upheaval upon immunization initiatives worldwide, resulting in a marked decrease in VPD coverage. As we find ourselves…
