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Georgia resident dies from rare brain infection

Share with friends ATLANTA – A Georgia resident has died from a rare brain infection that likely occurred while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond. Release: A Georgia resident has died from Naegleria fowleri infection, a rare infection which destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling and usually death. The individual was likely infected while swimming in a freshwater […]

Stroke & cardiovascular screenings at NKY Community Day

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:58:10 GMT (1690901890306) 81d3bb27381112e34f0f4c6b5f0c2b73a019c858 5b635e9d4842dbb4a391dce5e8f747e52a00b730 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. by WKRC Tue, August 1st 2023, 2:52 PM UTC Join St. Elizabeth at the Local 12 Northern Kentucky Community Day on September 7 from 12-3 p.m. at the Turfway Park Event Center. Loading …

Do vegetarian diets improve the cardiometabolic profile of people with or at high risk of cardiovascular diseases?

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open evaluates the role of vegetarian diets in promoting glycemic control and weight changes in the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Study: Vegetarian dietary patterns and cardiometabolic risk in people with or at high risk of cardiovascular disease a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: Losangela / Shutterstock.com Can […]

Skin and soft tissue infections: risk factors and presentations

Skin and soft tissue infections encompass a wide range of infectious conditions affecting the integumentary system, including the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue and fascial planes​[1]​. The incident rate of these infections is 24.8 cases per 1,000 people​[2]​. There are various risk factors associated with skin and soft tissue infections and this article will focus on […]

A race to create artificial blood: Baltimore lab leads efforts to reshape trauma and wound care

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. In a small, windowless lab room, the temperature reads a chilly 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Loud machines hum away and a reddish liquid flows through clear tube-like columns that reach up toward the ceiling.   The […]

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing as an emerging modality for the diagnosis of infectious diseases

A recent study published in the Open Forum Infectious Diseases Journal examined the role of plasma metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS), a promising method for detecting infectious illnesses. Study: Impact of metagenomic next-generation sequencing of plasma cell-free DNA testing in the management of patients with suspected infectious diseases. Image Credit: ArtemisDiana/Shutterstock.com Background The ability to rapidly identify human […]

Where Will Alphatec Holdings Inc (ATEC) Stock Go Next After It Is Higher By 0.58% in a Week?

News Home Tuesday, August 01, 2023 09:55 AM | InvestorsObserver Analysts Mentioned in this article The market has been high on Alphatec Holdings Inc (ATEC) stock recently. ATEC gets a Bullish score from InvestorsObserver Stock Sentiment Indicator. Alphatec Holdings Inc has a Bullish sentiment reading. Find out what this means for you and get the […]

Indonesia says Australian cattle likely infected with skin disease at home

JAKARTA, Aug 1 (Reuters) – Live cattle imported from Australia by major buyer Indonesia were likely infected with lumpy skin disease (LSD) at home, an Indonesian official said on Tuesday, as the Asian nation put imports from four Australian facilities on hold. Bambang, head of Indonesia’s Agriculture Quarantine Agency who goes by one name, said […]