southern France hospitals Overwhelmed by Winter Illness Surge Hospitals in the Provence region of southern France are facing significant strain as a surge in winter illnesses overwhelms emergency departments.The situation is particularly acute near Marseille, where several hospitals report being at or near capacity. While areas like Aubagne and La Ciotat are experiencing less severe … Read more
Bird Flu Concerns Rise: US Health Officials Issue Urgent Warning Avian influenza, or bird flu, continues to pose a global health threat, with a recent surge in cases prompting renewed warnings from U.S. health officials. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),as of December 13,2024,a cumulative total of 939 cases and 464 deaths were reported … Read more
Game-Changing HIV Prevention Drug Raises Concerns Over Access in Crucial Regions A groundbreaking new injectable medication, lenacapavir, offers the potential to revolutionize HIV prevention. Clinical trials demonstrated a perfect success rate in protecting young women in South Africa and Uganda, while also proving highly effective in diverse populations across Latin America, Asia,the United States, and … Read more
West Manggarai – Acting West Manggarai Regent, Ondy Christian Siagian, revealed that cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) in the region had increased significantly compared to last year. He said that the peak of dengue fever outbreak usually occurs in the periods of January-March and October-December. Ondy said that by mid-November 2024, there would be … Read more
Global concern has been caused by the death of an elderly man in Colorado, USA, who was infected with E.coli bacteria after eating the Quarter Pounder burger at McDonald’s. At least 49 people fell ill in 10 states, ten of whom required hospitalization, with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sounding the … Read more
McDonald’s has decided to pull the popular Quarter Pounder burger — at least temporarily — in four states after it allegedly infected 49 customers with gastroenteritis and one death. The problems with the burger that made its first appearance in 1971 and is a registered trademark of the company, as well as one of its … Read more
Marburg virus infection Also found in Africa. Marburg virus is a virus similar to dengue fever. But the epidemic was discovered in Africa. On September 27, 2024, it was found in the Republic of Rwanda for the first time 38 cases of illness were reported with a death rate of 28.9 percent, which is considered … Read more
5 days ago, KU Leuven repatriated two students from Rwanda due to the new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, which has already caused 11 deaths in Rwanda, mainly in Kigali. The Belgian government immediately asked anyone returning from the country to monitor their symptoms and consult a doctor if necessary. “Without treatment, it causes … Read more
Overboots, a waterproof hooded suit, two pairs of gloves… Just seeing the multiple protective equipment worn by the healthcare workers, we understand that it’s serious. For several weeks, a “very innovative” system has been the pride of the Angers University Hospital. The health establishment, regional referent for “epidemic and biological risk”, is in fact the … Read more
News – Doctors call non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) the “silent disease” because it often goes unrecognized until it becomes cirrhosis. As the name suggests, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is characterized by excess fat in the liver of people who consume very little alcohol. In non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, excess fat accumulates in the liver. … Read more