Tuesday, October 31, 2023 6:38PM HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It may seem like an embarrassing question, but it’s one some women are asking. Is wearing a thong a health risk? Doctors say it all depends on the material of the underwear and how long you wear them. All this week, ABC13 Anchor Samica Knight is […]
SYDNEY, Australia — The rising prevalence of antibiotic resistance is leading to an alarming increase in the number of young children dying from conditions such as pneumonia, according to researchers from the University of Sydney. Their study revealed that many antibiotics are now less than 50 percent effective in treating infections, including pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis […]
Infections were responsible for about 4% of adult cancer diagnoses in the United States in 2017, according to research published in JAMA Oncology. The most common infection contributing to cancers was human papilloma virus (HPV). This was followed by Helicobacter pylori, hepatitis C virus (HCV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and hepatitis B virus (HBV). For this […]
The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held this year from Oct. 11 to 15 in Boston and attracted participants from around the world, including scientists, physicians, and other health care professionals. The conference featured education courses and comprehensive educational programs that focused on the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment, […]
Dr. Mark Rupp, who has led the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Division on Infectious Diseases for more than a decade, announced Tuesday he will step down in 2024 from his leadership role. Rupp told colleagues of the news earlier in October according to UNMC’s daily news letter.“Dr. Rupp has provided nearly 13 years of […]
At a Glance A novel type of vaccine designed to stimulate the innate immune system provided protection for mice against a wide range of bacteria and fungi. If effective in people, the approach could help prevent deaths from hospital-acquired infections caused by a variety of treatment-resistant microbes. Every year, more than 700,000 people in the […]
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know firsthand how painful and uncomfortable they can be. Unfortunately, UTIs aren’t limited to humans—our pets can get them, too. In fact, according to the Merck Veterinary Manual, a bacterial UTI is the most commonly seen infectious illness in dogs. Fourteen percent of dogs experience […]
In a warning for health care professionals a new report says antibiotics used to treat common childhood infections in children and babies are losing their effectiveness in many parts of the world, due to antibiotic resistance. According to new research, many antibiotics recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) are less than 50% effectiveness in […]
Drugs to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective. (Representational) New Delhi: Drugs to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective in large parts of the world, including India, due to high rates of antibiotic resistance, a study has found. The team led by researchers at the […]
Mark Rupp, MD, will step down from his role as chief of the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases in 2024. Debra Romberger, MD, chair of the UNMC Division of Internal Medicine, announced Dr. Rupp’s decision to the division and others in the department earlier this month. He will remain as chief during a national search […]