The hospital’s top authority has trashed the report. (Representational) New Delhi: A political storm has erupted in Uttar Pradesh over a news report that said 14 children suffering from Thalassemia had tested positive for serious infections during screening at a Kanpur hospital. The hospital’s top authority has trashed the report, saying a probe has been […]
Pneumonia, a prevalent lung infection, encompasses a spectrum of diseases triggered by bacterial, viral, and fungal agents. This multifaceted ailment manifests as the infiltration of air sacs within the lungs with fluid or pus, leading to a wide range of symptoms, which can vary from mild to life-threatening. These symptoms encompass shortness of breath, cough, […]
Bilateral pneumonia affects both lungs and may be more serious than pneumonia in a single lung. A diagnosis of pneumonia can be a daunting revelation, signaling an infection in the lungs accompanied by inflammation and fluid buildup, resulting in distressing symptoms like chest pain, fever, and shortness of breath. When healthcare providers offer a pneumonia […]
Officials said while the case is not confirmed to be caused by the amoeba at this time, an investigation is ongoing. Here’s what to know about the situation. “The investigation into possible exposures and exposure locations is ongoing,” read a portion of the statement. Under a magnification of 630X, and implementing a the direct fluorescent […]
Public health officials in Mohave County and the Arizona Department of Health Services are working together to confirm a suspected case of Naegleria Fowleri. According to AZDHS, specimens were sent on Tuesday to the CDC for testing. The suspected case has not been confirmed in Arizona but officials are investigating possible expires and locations. According […]
A Salmonella outbreak in Finland, which affected more than 60 people, has been linked to sprouts. The National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) reported that 62 people in different parts of the country became ill from Salmonella Enteritidis in August and October. In September, it was reported that authorities were investigating an increase in […]
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Massachusetts Oct 25, 2023 08:19 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Study shows how numerous generations of dividing bacteria tie together to form snake-like cords in Mycobacterium tuberculosis to enable antibiotic resistance. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), a deadly respiratory illness, was discovered to be capable of forming snake-like cords […]
Health officials have revised their recommendations on which children should receive the new drug. Pediatricians and parents are having difficulty accessing a new immunization used to prevent severe respiratory syncytial virus infections in infants. The drug, called nirsevimab and sold under the brand name Beyfortus, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in July. […]
Newswise — Researchers from New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers Health received a multi-million-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how previous infections help or hinder the body’s subsequent response to unrelated pathogens that cause lung disease. The five-year grant will support the work of immunologists William C. Gause, Amariliz Rivera […]
Researchers moved a mannequin equipped with a device that emits aerosol particles to examine the number and movement of the particles. (Photo courtesy of Takeshi Asai, professor emeritus at the University of Tsukuba) TOKYO — The risk of coronavirus infection peaks within five seconds of passing an infected person, a research team from the University […]