The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has raised concern over the rising cases of new HIV infections among adolescents aged below 24 years. Data from the council shows that out of the 427 new infections that are recorded in the country every week, 62 occur among adolescents aged 10 to 19 years. The country […]
The tension builds from the minute a nervous, slightly dazed woman is led into a dingy airport antechamber by a lawyer who is avoiding eye contact. It tightens, in Arlene Hutton’s taut two-hander, as the US state lawyer, Val (Elisabeth Nunziato), first distracted, then bristling, treats Nessa (Dana Brooke), more like a criminal than someone […]
Western Australia’s premier rugby union competition has been rocked by a golden staph outbreak that has infected 11 players from the same club and sent three to hospital. ADVERTISEMENT Perth Bayswater, who play in the RugbyWA FMG Premier Grade competition, were left decimated by the golden staph outbreak this week. The team played away games […]
The blood bank is urging people to donate blood on Friday morning, with O Positive reserves being “critically low”. Patients scheduled for operations and cancer patients may not receive the necessary blood in time, the National Blood Transfusion Service Malta warned in a statement. Donations from other blood groups are also needed. The donation centre […]
Painful and debilitating, sciatica results from the sciatic nerve becoming inflamed, compressed, or damaged. When it comes to nerves, the sciatic nerve takes the cake. It begins with the lumbar region and spreads to the back of both legs and the soles of the feet. With the aid of the sciatic nerve, you can move […]
Bipolar disorder is a complex condition that manifests in varying degrees and affects a person’s mood, energy, and behavior, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). It is important to note that bipolar disorder cannot be generalized as a one-size-fits-all condition. In essence, bipolar disorder is characterized by distinct mood episodes, which include […]
Stomach flu, also known as viral gastroenteritis, is characterized by inflammation of the stomach lining. It’s important to note that the symptoms of stomach flu are distinct from those of the actual flu caused by influenza viruses. While influenza primarily affects the respiratory system, stomach flu is caused by a gastrointestinal virus, leading to symptoms […]
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The United States is set to roll out a powerful new weapon in the long fight against sexually transmitted infections: a decades-old antibiotic repurposed as a preventative pill. DoxyPEP, or doxycycline used as a post-exposure prophylaxis, has been found to significantly cut the risk of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis when used […]
Overview The Infection prevention and control in the context of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): a living guideline consolidates technical guidance developed and published during the COVID-19 pandemic into evidence-informed recommendations for infection prevention and control (IPC). This living guideline is available both online and PDF. This version of the living guideline (version 5.0) includes the following seven revised statements for the […]
For about 16% of COVID-positive people, symptoms lasted for at least a year (Representational) New Delhi: Long-term symptoms of COVID-19 can persist for at least a year after the acute illness has passed, or appear months later, according to a study conducted in the US. The research, published recently in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, […]