Monthly Archives: September 2023

Study shows how Paxlovid resistance emerges in persistent infections

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Paxlovid is still a highly effective treatment for most people infected with SARS-CoV-2 and the drug prevents many hospitalizations and deaths from COVID. But for millions of immunocompromised people whose infections may persist for months, the antiviral drug can lose its effectiveness as the virus mutates. Although patients may initially experience […]

Donald A. Mitzelfelt, MD, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Midwest Orthopaedic Center

New York City, New York Sep 11, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – An excellent orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Mitzelfelt has treated bones, muscles, and joints throughout Central Illinois since 1994. At Midwest Orthopaedic Center, he helps patients return home, better than before. “I’ve enjoyed serving local patients for many years, and I’m particularly interested in helping you benefit […]

The Best Natural Home Remedies for a Sinus Infection

A sinus infection (sinusitis) usually resolves on its own within about a week with at-home treatments. Flushing your nasal passages, staying hydrated, resting, using steam, eating wholesome foods, and taking over-the-counter (OTC) medications often help keep you comfortable. Sometimes, when these treatments don’t work and your sinusitis turns into a bacterial infection, you may require […]

The American Red Cross faces severe blood shortage, appeals for urgent donations

The American Red Cross has issued an urgent plea for blood donations as it grapples with a severe national blood shortage. The nonprofit medical and emergency relief organization said in a statement that it needs help to recover from a 30,000 blood and platelet donation shortfall in August alone. Hurricane Idalia has hit supply heavy […]

Covid Infection Risk Nearly Doubled by Cardiovascular Disease

University College London The risk of COVID-19 infection is around two times higher in older adults with cardiovascular disease and complex comorbidities than in their healthier peers, according to a new study from UCL. The study, published in Gerontology, analysed data from 4,428 individuals over the age of 50 who took part in the English […]

Bleach-like compound could lead to drug-free remedy for back-to-school ear infections

SAN FRANCISCO — It’s always an exciting time for kids when back-to-school season comes around. With youngsters going back to school, however, it also means it’s that time of year for ear infections. Although pediatricians commonly treat these infections with antibiotics, not all children complete the recommended dosage, increasing the risk of antibiotic resistance. Now, […]

Red Cross facing a national blood shortage

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AMERICAN RED CROSS PRESS RELEASE) – The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing distributions of some of the most needed blood types to hospitals. Hurricane Idalia further strained the blood supply with blood drive […]

Risk for Death, Cardiovascular Death Lower for OSA Patients Using CPAP

MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) offers cardiovascular (CV) benefits, according to two studies presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2023, held from Sept. 9 to 13 in Milan. Jordi de Batlle, Ph.D., from the Institut de Recerca […]

COVID patients exhale up to 1,000 copies of the virus per minute during first eight days of symptoms

<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/covid-patients-exhale.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/covid-patients-exhale.jpg" data-sub-html="(A) Levels of exhaled SARS-CoV-2 RNA copies per minute over the course of infection. Each dot represents the daily average number of exhaled SARS-CoV-2 RNA copies exhaled per minute, for each participant. The overlaid black line represents the rolling average of exhaled viral RNA copies over days since symptom onset. The overlaid […]