Monthly Archives: November 2023

Patient count doubles in outbreak traced to cantaloupe; two have died

The patient count in an outbreak traced to cantaloupes has doubled and more recalls have been issued.  As of today, Nov. 24, 99 people have been confirmed infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Sundsvall. That is an increase of 56 since the initial outbreak notice was issued Nov. 17 by the Centers for Disease […]

With pgt, you can create happy, healthy families

Between the processes of egg retrieval and embryo transfer, pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT-A) and pre-implantation genetic diagnostic for monogenetic diseases (PGT-M) are both performed during an IVF procedure. While these procedures have the same goal of allowing for the conception and birth of a healthy child, they are fundamentally separate laboratory processes. PGT-A entails screening […]

‘Staff shortage behind high cases of hospital-acquired infections’ | Lucknow News

LUCKNOW: Severe shortage of dedicated staff is one of the major reasons for hospital-acquired infections (HAI) across India, according to experts.Highlighting the issue on the second day of 46th annual conference of the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (MICROCON-2023) at the King George’s Medical University (KGMU), doctors said that the country has just one infection […]

Free Botox for Blood: SunCoast Blood Centers holiday donation campaign goes for glamour

SARASOTA COUNTY,  Fla. (SNN) — SunCoast Blood Centers newest campaign, “Donating Never Looked So Good” kicks off Friday. The initiative not only highlights the critical need for blood donations during the holiday season, but also offers a touch of glamour – free botox in return for your generous donations. As the holiday season approaches, the […]

WHO: Nothing Unusual in China Respiratory Outbreak

China called for caution on Friday as an increase in respiratory illness hit its schools and hospitals. And the World Health Organization (WHO), which has asked the Chinese government for disease data, said no unusual or new diseases had been found. China is dealing with an increase of respiratory illnesses as it enters its first […]

Arizona included in cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

U.S. health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week. Nearly 100 people in 32 states have gotten sick from the contaminated fruits. Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio have the highest number of cases. Two people have died […]