Monthly Archives: August 2023

What to know about the newly dominant ‘Eris’ COVID variant

As summer winds down, there’s a new COVID variant on the rise. EG.5.1, nicknamed the “Eris” variant, has become the dominant strain in the US, making up 17.3 percent of cases in the US.  The variant is a descendant of the Omicron, which itself had become the dominant COVID subtype by fall 2022. There’s not […]

Husband overwhelmed by life-saving blood donations for wife

A husband has offered his thanks after many Australians lined up to offer life-saving blood donations to his wife, who requires major heart surgery. Amira Soliman’s rare requirement for a combination of O and A blood types triggered an international search before she could undergo a life-saving heart procedure. After thousands turned up to donate, […]

Quenching thirst to controlling blood sugar; many benefits of water apple

Home / Photos / Lifestyle / Quenching thirst to controlling blood sugar; many benefits of water apple Published on Aug 10, 2023 02:50 PM IST Crunchy and sweet water apples are a storehouse of flavonoids that offer anti-inflammatory properties. Having them regularly can control chronic diseases. / View Photos in a new improved layout Published […]

Air pollution may be a leading cause for antibiotic resistance globally, new study finds

A new study is linking air pollution to the global amount of antibiotic resistance, when medicines used to treat bacterial infections become less effective. Scientists found a connection between the two after analyzing data from over 116 countries over nearly two decades and shared their findings Monday in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health. In […]

N.S. researcher aims to protect long-term care home residents from viruses using UV light

Using UV light for disinfection is common in medicine, but Dr. Kenneth Rockwood is exploring a new application of the practice. With funding from Research Nova Scotia, he’s studying whether UV lights mounted in the ceiling of long-term care homes can kill airborne viruses and reduce infections. “This is an important problem because even before the pandemic, it […]

New Red Cross policy allows more gay and bisexual men to donate blood: So how will it work?

A new American Red Cross policy, implemented in accordance with shifting FDA guidelines, that will allow more gay and bisexual men to donate blood is now in effect. “The need for blood is higher than ever,” said Stephanie Babyak, spokesperson for the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake region of the Red Cross. “Every two seconds, […]

New FDA-approved RSV shot for babies and CDC’s ACIP meeting recap with Sandra Fryhofer, MD [Podcast]

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic and speakers Featured topic and speakers […]

New FDA-approved RSV shot for babies and CDC’s ACIP meeting recap with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic and speakers Featured topic and speakers […]