Enlarge this image Sand flies carry the protozoan parasites that spread leishmaniasis. It was thought to be a disease of tropical climates, but leishmaniasis-causing parasites have now been found living and circulating in the United States. Science Photo Library Science Photo Library Back in 2014, dermatologist Bridget McIlwee saw a 3-year-old patient in central Texas […]
University of Gothenburg Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an independent risk factor for serious infection, even at very low levels of gastrointestinal inflammation. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg. IBD is an umbrella term for chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, with a population prevalence of around 0.5%. The main types […]
New research from the University of Sydney has found antibiotic resistance is rising around the world, so much so that drugs used to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective. The study found many common antibiotics recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) now had less than 50% efficacy in treating […]
Express News Service HYDERABAD: Neglecting any health issues can be dangerous, and viral infections are becoming increasingly challenging to manage. Post-infection conditions have become a complex task to deal with, and overcoming the weakness that accompanies these infections is often the most challenging aspect of treatment today. Common symptoms following a viral infection include body pains, […]
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Doctors in Taiwan have raised concerns about the risk of mycoplasma pneumonia spreading following reports of an outbreak in China. A spike in cases has been observed across China in recent months, including major cities like Beijing and Guangzhou. This has prompted Chinese authorities to issue warnings about the potential for […]
image: Though researchers found the same increasing trend for the incidence of UVC-associated CLABSI when the dwell time increased, as in previous studies, this study showed no significant difference in CLABSI incidence between 0-7 days and 7-15 days of dwell time under the current status of UVC management in China. This might have been due […]
Fecal transplantation is an established procedure for controlling recurrent Clostridium difficile infection by replenishing healthy bacteria in the gut. Researchers explore novel applications of fecal transplantation for treating other conditions, including psychiatric disorders. In this episode, Iris Kulbatski from The Scientist’s Creative Services Team spoke with Ian Carroll, an assistant professor in the Department of […]
Salivary Gland Infection Treatment Market The Salivary Gland Infection Treatment Market is anticipated to reach a market size of US$ 5054.79 million in 2023 and US$ 12,300 million by 2033, with a CAGR of 9.3%. The rising incidence of salivary gland infections and the accessibility of pharmaceuticals to treat the condition are both factors contributing […]
Caring for a little one often requires some detective work. Are they fussing because they’re hungry? Wet diaper? Sleepy? If none of these seem to be the case, it could be an ear infection. “Childhood ear infections are extremely common,” explains Aileen Wertz, MD, a pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist at Geisinger. “The […]
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