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Rare flesh-eating bacteria kills 5 in Florida, 3 in New York, Connecticut

Vibrio vulnificus, known as the flesh-eating bacteria, has killed 5 people in Florida this year, according to the state’s health department. Overall, at least a dozen people have died from the infection across the U.S. so far in 2023. The bacteria, which thrives in warm water where river and ocean waters mix, can enter the […]

NewAmsterdam Pharma: Best Cardiovascular Biotech In 2023 (NASDAQ:NAMS)

KSChong Q2 earnings summary – Maintaining a Buy Rating on NAMS Although we had written an article recently before the earnings where we focused on the evolving landscape of LDL-c lowering therapies, we decided to write a follow-up article to discuss the new updates from the Q2 earnings as new details around the upcoming clinical […]

Impact of Hormonal Changes During Menopause on Bone Health, Cardiovascular Health

Menopause-induced hormonal changes can also influence a woman’s overall well-being. Menopause-induced hormonal changes have an impact on various body systems. It can elevate cardiovascular disease risk, contribute to bone density loss and impact a woman’s overall well-being. Menopause is a natural life stage for women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55, marking the cessation […]

Maryland reports first locally acquired malaria infection in 40 years

A Maryland resident was hospitalized with malaria after contracting the disease locally — a first in more than 40 years, Maryland Department of Health officials said Friday. Malaria is caused by a parasite transmitted through mosquito bites. The Health Department did not say precisely where the patient was exposed to malaria, but officials said the […]

Pursuing Better Metric for Hospital-Onset C difficile Infections

Clostridiodes difficile infection (CDI) should not be classified as hospital-onset from just laboratory identification of the pathogen after 3 days from admission, but should be corroborated clinically, according to investigators who recently evaluated different models to predict risk for the iatrogenic infection. “The current hospital-onset CDI reportable metric, which has been around for approximately a […]

6 Types of Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Itchy skin? Find out if one of these types of eczema could be causing your symptoms. Eczema, a dermatological ailment characterized by inflamed, dry, and pruritic skin patches, encompasses a range of distinct subtypes, including: 1. Atopic Dermatitis 2. Contact Dermatitis 3. Dyshidrotic Eczema 4. Nummular Eczema 5. Seborrheic Dermatitis 6. Stasis Dermatitis In the […]

E. coli detected in pressurized irrigation water after reported infections in Lehi

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What Is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a persistent ailment characterized by a range of symptoms including widespread bodily pain, persistent fatigue, and disrupted sleep patterns. The manifestations of this condition exhibit an intermittent pattern, with triggers such as stress or shifts in weather conditions often provoking periods of heightened symptom activity referred to as flare-ups. Although the precise etiology […]

The Reality of Fibromyalgia

They’re not fakers. People with fibromyalgia know it’s real, even if it’s misunderstood. Individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia frequently encounter the challenge of not feeling fully acknowledged by their medical practitioners, who might underestimate the validity of their condition. This ailment falls within the category of hidden illnesses, wherein the symptoms do not consistently manifest visibly […]