Monthly Archives: October 2023

Pathogen-driven degradation of endogenous and therapeutic antibodies during streptococcal infections

Abstract Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a major bacterial pathogen responsible for both local and systemic infections in humans. The molecular mechanisms that contribute to disease heterogeneity remain poorly understood. Here we show that the transition from a local to a systemic GAS infection is paralleled by pathogen-driven alterations in IgG homeostasis. Using animal models […]

Do your feet keep swelling? It might be time for a few crucial heart tests

Triggers of the diseases are changes in lifestyle, tobacco use, excessive use of alcohol, lack of activity, diet and stress. [iStockphoto] If you’re experiencing swelling of your feet, coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue, these could be signs of cardiovascular disease, according to experts. Dr Allan Pamba, says that despite cardiovascular-related diseases being on the […]

Extra antibiotics to prevent joint replacement infections don’t help: trial

A clinical trial involving 4239 patients in 11 hospitals across Australia has found that in joint replacement infections, the addition of vancomycin does not protect against infection and may lead to more infections and more adverse reactions for the patients. Led by Monash University researchers, in collaboration with orthopaedic surgeons and infectious diseases doctors, the […]

Cases of ‘unusual’ fever and full-body rash reported in Mumbai | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: An “unusual” fever marked by a perplexing set of symptoms appears to be affecting many in the city. This fever typically persists for 4-5 days, with temperatures fluctuating between 99 and 102 degrees. However, what sets it apart is the onset of a full-body rash on the 4th or 5th day, accompanied by sensations […]

Archbishop of Canterbury: Accusing Israel of hospital blast is ‘blood libel’

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said in Jerusalem on Sunday that there was no reason to assume Israel was behind the October 17 blast at an Anglican Hospital in Gaza City, and that spreading false accusations about Israeli responsibility was a “blood libel.” “Don’t assume it’s Israel,” Welby said to The Times of Israel. “You […]

Leclerc raced with painkillers for tooth ache

Open Extended Reactions AUSTIN, Texas — Charles Leclerc competed at the U.S. Grand Prix with the help of painkillers after suffering intense pain from a tooth infection all week. Leclerc claimed pole position on Friday, finished 12th in Saturday’s sprint race and then sixth in Sunday’s main race. After getting to the end of Austin’s […]

Cincinnati’s only animal shelter pauses dog adoptions, suspects uptick in infection cases

Cincinnati’s only animal shelter is pausing dog services, including adoptions, due to a concerning number of dogs presenting with symptoms of an upper respiratory infection. Members of the Cincinnati Animal Care team have observed the trend over the weekend, according to a Sunday Facebook post. They’re asking the community to help restrict the number of […]

Blood offers clue to living to 100, say researchers

Article content Want to reach the ripe old age of 100? Article content A new study, published Oct. 10 in GeoScience, says centenarians tend to have lower levels of glucose, creatinine and uric acid from their 60s onwards, compared to other people, reported the Independent newspaper. Article content Involving 44,500 Swedes, the study is the […]