Monthly Archives: November 2023

How to keep your family safe from RSV infections during the holiday season

As you plan holiday get togethers, pay attention to how you’re feeling. If you’re sick, stay home, wear a mask, or consider outdoor gatherings. LOUISIANA, USA — With holiday gatherings planned over the next couple of months, the rise in RSV cases in Louisiana is concerning. Doctors are sending out a warning as we enter […]

FDA reports two new outbreaks of unknown origin

The FDA has opened two new outbreak investigations, one for Listeria infections and one for E. Coli infections. In the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration reported 11 patients. The agency did not report an age range for the patients or where they live. The FDA has begun sample collection and testing for […]

Guinea worm cases near eradication, but animal infections pose new challenge

In a recent report published in the journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), researchers summarise the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) progress toward globally eradicating dracunculiasis. The colloquially named ‘guinea worm infection’ is a little-known yet severe water-borne infection endemic to many parts of Asia and Africa. This report highlights previously unknown […]

Plant-based swaps may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, major review finds

Replacing meat and dairy with whole grains, beans, nuts and olive oil may significantly reduce cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, according to a major review into the impact of diet on health. Researchers in Germany analysed 37 published studies to assess the benefits of switching from red and processed meat, poultry, fish, eggs and […]

Low Back Pain in resident doctors

Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is a highly prevalent and disabling health condition, affecting people of all ages worldwide.1 It is the leading cause of global disability and results in enormous economic and social burdens.2 In the general population, the 1-year prevalence of LBP ranges from 22% to 65%, with a lifetime prevalence exceeding 84% […]

Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Knowledge About Management of

Brigith R Luyo-Peñafiel,1 Gissela Briceño-Vergel,1 Marysela Irene Ladera-Castañeda,2 Nancy Córdova-Limaylla,1 Jose Luis Huamaní-Echaccaya,1 Leysi Romero-Velásquez,1 Emily Hernández-Huamaní,1 Miriam Castro-Rojas,2 Luis Cervantes-Ganoza,3 César Cayo-Rojas1 1School of Stomatology, Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista, Ica, Peru; 2Faculty of Dentistry and Postgraduate School, Research Team “salud Pública – Salud Integral”, Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Lima, Peru; 3Faculty of Stomatology, […]

Rohit Sharma “Fearless Captain, His Body Language Is Infectious”: Shreyas Iyer

Following his team’s 70-run win over New Zealand in the semifinals of the ICC Cricket World Cup, Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has said that the backing from coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma has been pivotal for him and he faces Jasprit Bumrah in the nets for preparation. Mohammed Shami’s seven-wicket haul and […]

‘Cheerful’ Everton fan dies after ‘unexpected’ hospital visit

An Everton fan who made “everyone laugh” has died after being taken to hospital with an infection. Ben Boyle, 37, from Clitheroe, suddenly became ill at the end of October 2023 and was admitted to Manchester Royal Infirmary with what was initially a urine infection. The family of the Everton FC and St Helens R.F.C […]