ByGayatri Vajpeyee Oct 23, 2023 07:30 AM IST Share Via Copy Link A layer of white smog (smoke and fog) with a combination of dust has resulted in a significant increase in air pollution in the city PUNE Ophthalmologist are reporting more cases of allergic conjunctivitis as the city’s air pollution levels rise. The city’s […]
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While using condoms might be at the top of a safe sex tips list, it might not be a hundred percent effective when it comes to sexually transmitted infections and sexually transmitted diseases. According to the World Health Organization, more than one million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide, and most of […]
Madonna performed last night (October 21) in Belgium as part of her ongoing Celebration Tour, which was postponed earlier this year when she was hospitalized for a serious bacterial infection. During the show, she became visibly emotional and opened up about her hospitalization, calling it a “fucking miracle that I’m here right now,” NME reports. […]
Madonna gave a tearful speech about surviving a bacterial infection earlier this year during her ‘Celebration’ show in Belgium last night (October 21). The legendary artist spent several days in ICU in June, which lead to some of the dates on her 40th anniversary tour being postponed. It was reported that the singer’s relatives were […]
October 22, 2023 News Article This week’s news included a new study that showed the association with Epstein-Barr virus reactivation and sets the need for an antiviral clinical trial with cardiopulmonary exercise testing as an endpoint; a clinician weighs in on the limited use of novel, gram-negative antibiotics; and the discussion around increasing hepatitis C […]
Severe COVID-19 can lead to lasting changes in the innate immune system, potentially explaining why it can affect numerous organs and cause prolonged inflammation in some individuals, according to a recent study. The research found changes in blood-forming stem cells in individuals recovering from COVID-19 that increase the production of inflammatory cytokines. One such cytokine, […]
Staph infections were all over UFC 294. Yuck. UFC 294 went down yesterday (Sat., Oct. 21, 2023), and on top of Islam Makhachev starching Alexander Volkanovski in the first round (watch highlights), there were some nasty, dangerous, selfish decisions made on the “Prelims.” Two fighters admitted they fought with staph infections after they won their […]
A University of Calgary doctor is working to raise awareness about shiga toxin-producing E. coli and delve into the long-term implications for children. Dr. Stephen Freedman has been studying this type of E. coli for years and was on the front lines treating children in the recent daycare-related outbreak in the city. When the magnitude of […]
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority chief has warned of an impending surge in flu cases, noting it will be the first winter without a mandatory mask-wearing policy that took effect during the Covid-19 pandemic. Tony Ko Pat-sing, chief executive of the Hospital Authority, made the prediction after the Department of Health said it would investigate a […]
Women are no strangers to the discomfort and pain that can accompany urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections. These common infections often present with similar symptoms, such as burning during urination, itching, and genital discomfort, which can make it challenging to distinguish one from the other. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into […]