Having a COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of developing the rare disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome within the next six weeks, according to a study published in the October 18, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study also found that people who received the […]
Introduction Ocular oncology holds a distinctive role within the field of ophthalmology. Not only do these conditions pose a significant threat to vision, but they also carry the risk of potential eye loss, and some of them can even impact life expectancy.1 The development of specific tumor care procedures and the establishment of policies are […]
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Author affiliation: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India Drowning causes 236,000 deaths annually worldwide and is the third leading cause of accidental child death (1). […]
An Australian woman is in a critical condition in an Italian hospital after contracting bacterial pneumonia while on a cruise in Italy. Key points: A Jervis Bay woman has contracted bacterial pneumonia while travelling on a cruise in Italy The south coast woman is in a coma in an Italian hospital Friends say her condition is deteriorating […]
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Author affiliations: Centro de Investigaciones Epidemiológicas y Salud Pública (CIESP), Buenos Aires, Argentina (A. Ciapponi, A. Bardach); Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria (IECS-CONICET), Buenos Aires (A. Ciapponi, […]
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Genetic Characterization of Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigella sonnei Infections, Spain, 2021–2022 Camille Jacqueline, Guillermo Ruiz Carrascoso, José Gutiérrez-Fernández, Teresa Vicente Rangel, Lidia Goterris, Fernando Vazquez Valdes, Domingo Fernández Vecilla, […]
Novo Nordisk Acquires Ocedurenone with $1.3B for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease by Sinead Huang Novo Nordisk A/S and Singapore-based KBP Biosciences PTE., Ltd. have announced a strategic agreement, with Novo Nordisk acquiring Ocedurenone, a treatment for uncontrolled hypertension, and potential applications in cardiovascular and kidney diseases. This acquisition represents a substantial step in addressing a […]
N95 mask in action. Photo by John Lazenby. With the unseasonable hot weather over, it’s time to dig out sweaters and see how long we can hold out before turning on the heat. Closed windows and more indoor time can boost the spread of disease-causing germs. But good ventilation and well-filtered air, putting on a […]
Jason Kang, Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Kinnos Concerns about deadly fungal infections are growing nearly as fast as the outbreaks themselves. From popular television shows to recent articles in the Wall Street Journal and Fast Company, the attention has been swift and breathless. Unfortunately, lost in the scramble to highlight their potency and develop a cure has been any agreement on […]
MURRAY — Students at Murray High School will gather at the Murray City Library on Friday, but they won’t be checking out books, instead, they’ll be giving. What normally is a space for learning, will turn into a place to donate blood. It’s an idea the Murray High School football team proposed. “It’s just been […]