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Climate Change Likely Why Dangerous Fungus Spreading Fast, Scientists Say

SEATTLE — In 2016, hospitals in New York state identified a rare and dangerous fungal infection never before found in the United States. Research laboratories quickly mobilized to review historical specimens and found the fungus had been present in the country since at least 2013. In the years since, New York City has emerged as […]

Canada reports nearly 200 non-travel related Cyclospora infections

NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reports investigating 185 non-travel related Cyclospora illnesses as of July 18, 2023. Image/CDC 170 cases, or 92 percent of the cases have been reported in Ontario with the other 15 cases reported from Quebec (9) and British Columbia (6). Four people were hospitalized for their illnesses. Cyclospora: More […]

Discover the Largest Landfill in Pennsylvania (And What Lives Around It)

Landfills are necessary for the cleanliness and health of communities all across America. Pennsylvania has 37 operational landfills contributing to solid waste disposal, recycling, and more. But do they pose any risks to nearby residents or the environment? Furthermore, these landfills are usually located on the outskirts of towns or cities, so they take up […]

Georgia resident dies from brain-eating amoeba

A Georgia resident recently died from a rare infection that destroys brain tissue, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” According to a press release from the Georgia Department of Public Health, Naegleria fowleri causes brain swelling and is usually fatal. The person was likely infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond in Georgia, according […]

B.C. Climate News: Experts link rise in fungal infections, tick-borne illness to warming | Fortis B.C. asks Metro Vancouver to reject recommendations for a quicker move away from fossil fuels

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Here’s your weekly roundup of local and international climate change news for the week of July 24 to July 30, 2023. Trees scorched by the Donnie Creek wildfire line a forest north of Fort St. John. PHOTO BY NOAH BERGER /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Photo by Noah Berger /THE ASSOCIATED […]

Normalised blood flow index: useful biomarker to detect diabetic retinopathy

According to Dr Lim, the blood flow flux (BFF) is a more robust measure that provides data on both the blood velocity and blood vessel size. Image credit: ©Анна Ковальчук – stock.adobe.com The normalised blood flow index (NBFI) detected using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) of the superficial capillary plexus (SCP) and the deep capillary plexus […]

ASRS 2023: Detecting early diabetic retinopathy using OCT-A blood flow analysis

Jennifer I. Lim, MD, FARVO, FASRS shared insights from her presentation from ASRS 2023 on “Detection of early diabetic retinopathy using OCT-A blood flow analysis” with our team. Video Transcript Editor’s note – This transcript has been edited for clarity. David Hutton: I’m David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times. The American Society of Retina Specialists is holding […]