Hispanic cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are at a higher risk of developing Staphylococcus aureus lung infections — and at a younger age — than are non-Hispanic white patients, according to a new U.S. study. The analysis also indicated that Hispanic CF patients, on average, develop both antibiotic-responsive and antibiotic-resistant S. aureus infections earlier in life. […]
Monthly Archives: July 2023
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Carter BloodCare has announced that the supply of Type O blood, both O positive and O negative, has reached critical levels. Under critical-level conditions, Carter BloodCare said the community has less than one day’s supply of Type O blood on-hand. This shortage has a direct impact on the health of the communities served by Carter […]
Congenital disorders
HCMCT Manipal Hospital Dwarka Successfully treats 1-year-old for Rare Genetic Disorder LBRA deficiency
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New Delhi: Doctors at HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, achieved yet another significant milestone in the field of medical diagnosis and treatment by successfully treating a one-year-old infant with LBRA deficiency with DEEAH (Development delay with Endocrine, Exocrine, Autonomic and Hematologic abnormalities) Syndrome. The child’s history revealed that his condition began to deteriorate during the sixth […]
Infection
A.J. McKee reveals staph infection in knee forced him out of Bellator X Rizin 2 #BellatorXRizin
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A staph infection has forced A.J. McKee out of Bellator X Rizin 2. McKee was set to take on Patricky Freire in a lightweight grand prix quarterfinal bout on Saturday, but the former featherweight champion says staff infection in his knee is what caused him to withdraw. A Bellator official told MMA Junkie that McKee will be […]
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When a patient needs a blood transfusion, they often don’t have time to consider the source. During emergencies, they just want it to be safe and available. July 27, 2023Penn State Health News The truth is blood banks work hard every day behind the scenes to make sure their supplies of the invaluable crimson liquid […]
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“It takes a certain degree of hostility to make it in the world.” “Other people are ignorant and inept.” “They’re going to regret what they’ve done.” “Giving and receiving love is a sign of weakness.” “If I don’t take care of things, nobody will.” “I shouldn’t have to repeat myself.” This kind of thinking characterizes […]
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About 1,400 pounds of cheese made and sold in New York is being recalled because of a “possible health risk.” Cooperstown Cheese Company based in Milford, New York announced a recall. Cooperstown Cheese Company Recalls Products Because of Possible Health Risk Cheese Company From Milford, New York Recalls Cheese The cheese was recalled because it […]
Cancer and neoplasms
Liver Cancer Market is Expected to Showcase a Significant Growth During the Forecast Period (2023-2032), Predicts DelveInsight | Key Companies – Surface Oncology, MiNA Therapeutics, Ocuphire Pharma, Medivir, Celldex Therapeutics, Eli Lilly, Genetech, GlaxoSmithKline, Bristol-Myers Squibb |
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Infection
After three years of cautioning Minnesotans about COVID, epidemiologist Michael Osterholm got long COVID
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Michael Osterholm, Minnesota’s longtime infectious disease specialist and Biden White House advisor, has been a voice of caution through the pandemic. And one of the most careful among us in protecting himself from COVID. This March, as many people had dispensed with nasal swaps and masks, Osterholm celebrated his 70th birthday by hosting a few […]
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Disinfectant bottles on shelf (Adobe Stock 605352002 by primopiano) According to the CDC, 1 in 31 U.S. hospital patients will acquire an infection related to the care they receive. Also alarming is the CDC estimates that 380,000 residents in long-term care facilities die from similar infections yearly. These preventable health care-associated infections (pHAIs) are a significant […]