Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is the most common hereditary disorder in adults. It is associated with an increased risk of developing pulmonary emphysema and liver disease, and also skin problems (panniculitis) and vasculitis.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus for people of all ages. It belongs to the Herpesviridae family and is highly evolved and adapted to humans.
Over the past months, our lives have changed dramatically as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. COVID-19 is caused by the novel virus SARS-CoV-2. As new facts about the virus and the pandemic are revealed, the international scientific community, along with the pharmaceutical industry, are making tremendous efforts in order to combat the disease. […]
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. It is a major global health problem. Some people with hepatitis B are sick for only a few weeks (known as an “acute” infection). Some people, especially those who get infected in adulthood, can clear the virus from their bodies without treatment. Hepatitis […]
Rabies is a preventable infectious viral disease that is almost always fatal following the onset of clinical symptoms. In up to 99% of cases, domestic dogs are responsible for rabies virus transmission to humans. Yet, rabies can affect both domestic and wild animals. It is spread to people through bites or scratches, usually via saliva. […]