The use of antibiotics did not appear to have any positive measurable effect on the duration or severity of the cough even if the patient had a bacterial respiratory infection. This was shown in a large prospective study of patients who sought treatment for lower respiratory tract infections in US primary care or emergency departments. … Read more
Doctors Underutilize Next-Gen Antibiotics to Fight Resistant Infections in U.S. Hospitals Doctors Underutilize Next-Gen Antibiotics to Fight Resistant Infections in U.S. Hospitals April 19, 2024 Despite FDA-Approved Next-Gen Antibiotics, Doctors Still Rely on Older Medicines Doctors in U.S. hospitals are frequently opting to treat antibiotic-resistant infections caused by resistant “gram-negative” bacteria using older generic antibiotics, … Read more
A global “wave” of infections caused by treatment-resistant fungi has alarmed the medical community. Skin-to-skin contact with microorganisms found on soil and hard surfaces – such as in shared gym showers – or exposure to pets infected with fungus can lead to fungal infections known as dermatomycoses. Rashes, itching, discomfort and a burning sensation on … Read more
Toilet-Dwelling Rat Triggers Organ Failure and Sepsis in Canadian Man Unfortunate Consequences of an Unexpectedly Harmful Encounter A bizarre and alarming incident recently occurred that highlights the dangers lurking in the most unexpected places. A 76-year-old Canadian man found himself in a concerning predicament after a seemingly harmless rat took residence in his toilet. This … Read more
Records can be original, ridiculous, funny and not so much. The latter include deadly diseases. The coronavirus pandemic, which was rashly compared to the “Spanish flu” that devastated lives at the beginning of the last century, is still fresh in people’s memories. Only coronavirus is not considered the deadliest disease. WHO, which studied mortality data … Read more
Author Struggled with Mental Health after Life-changing Diagnosis Author Struggled with Mental Health after Life-changing Diagnosis By Your Name, Highly Respected News Website Published March 16, 2024, 1:04 p.m. ET A woman’s life took a drastic turn following a short phone call with her doctor, as she began experiencing suicidal thoughts. Annaleise Easlea, who initially … Read more
How Pickles Can Soothe a Sore Throat How Pickles Can Soothe a Sore Throat Find Relief for a Sore Throat with Pickles, Says Specialist Suffering from a sore throat? Instead of reaching for the typical remedies like tea with honey, you might want to consider a jar of pickles. Dr. Linda Yancey, an infectious disease … Read more
Scientists from Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health, concluded that vitamin D supplements do not improve bone strength or reduce the risk of fractures in children with vitamin D deficiency. The study results were published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. In the study, researchers instructed more … Read more
The CDC Updates COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines, Allowing for Quicker Return to Work By John Doe Published March 1, 2024, 10:09 p.m. ET The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has revised its COVID-19 isolation guidelines, shortening the recommended isolation period for individuals infected with the virus. Under the updated guidelines, those who contract COVID-19 … Read more
health In a primary school in Lier, four to six children may still be infected with a rare pork tapeworm. This is evident from an MRI screening that the Department of Healthcare carried out on 77 schoolchildren. The children do not show any symptoms of illness and the infection is said to have occurred a … Read more