The infant has seven fingers each on her palm and six toes each on her foot New Delhi: In a rare case, a baby girl was born with 14 fingers and 12 toes in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur, according to news reports. The condition, known as polydactyly, is a rare phenomenon that is a genetic, congenital abnormal […]
At the same time, Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya hosted the medical experts and pledged a partnership to promote healthcare services for cardiovascular diseases. The Governor who spoke in Kitale assured the experts of his commitment to partnering with them to improve healthcare services. He noted the urgent need for infrastructural development of state-of-the-art cardiovascular facilities, […]
San Jose woman has all four limbs amputated after contracting rare bacteria infection A woman in San Jose is recovering after contracting a bacterial infection from eating fish she cooked at home. After becoming severely ill, the 40-year-old mother had to have all of her limbs amputated to save her life. After becoming severely ill, […]
San Jose woman has all four limbs amputated after contracting rare bacteria infection A woman in San Jose is recovering after contracting a bacterial infection from eating fish she cooked at home. After becoming severely ill, the 40-year-old mother had to have all of her limbs amputated to save her life. After becoming severely ill, […]
San Jose woman has all four limbs amputated after contracting rare bacteria infection A woman in San Jose is recovering after contracting a bacterial infection from eating fish she cooked at home. After becoming severely ill, the 40-year-old mother had to have all of her limbs amputated to save her life. Laura Barajas is still […]
The thyroid gland is located in the neck just below the larynx (voice box) and it generally goes unnoticed. When it functions properly the gland produces the hormone thyroxine, which regulates your heartbeat, metabolism, calcium retention, protein production, internal temperature and energy levels. Thyroid conditions affect millions of Americans and typically result from an overactive […]
Researchers at Lund University are publishing their findings in the prestigious journal Nature Aging. The marker in question is called DOPA decarboxylase (DCC). In the current study, DCC was found to be elevated in individuals with Parkinson’s disease as well as in people with other diseases that result in dopamine deficiency in the brain. However, […]
A fresh COVID-19 inoculation drive is set to begin across Japan on Wednesday. The vaccine, which will be available to everyone for free, targets XBB.1.5 — a spinoff of the XBB variant, itself a “recombinant” virus of two prior omicron strains. The free shots will be offered until March next year to prepare residents for […]
In a study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, researchers from the UK and the Republic of Ireland analyzed the wastewater system at the University Hospital Limerick to identify sources of infection and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes. They found that the dominant microbes in the wastewater had high levels of AMR genes, highlighting the […]
Health authorities across Australia are investigating several Listeria infections. Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria officials are studying three different clusters. A brand of shredded chicken was revealed as the probable source of one nationwide Listeria outbreak. The product is used mainly by restaurants, cafes, and hospitals. Queensland Health officials identified M & J Chickens’ […]