Pink says she has a respiratory infection and is postponing two additional shows — this time in Vancouver, Canada. It’s the fourth postponement in four days for the “Raise Your Glass” singer, who launched the North American leg of her Summer Carnival outing last week. “Vancouver Shows Postponed: I am deeply sorry to share that […]
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A growing field at many hospitals and health care related fields is the infection prevention department. The week’s Fit and Well Idaho report tells us about it. The infection prevention department at St. Luke’s is one that many people don’t know about, but it is a very important one. The […]
As in prior studies, extraction of cardiac implanted electronic devices is underused. “This is a problem,” Jonathan Piccini says. The vast majority of Medicare beneficiaries with infection of a cardiac implanted electronic device (CIED) don’t have their hardware removed within 30 days, contrary to guideline recommendations, and that appears to be harming patient outcomes, according […]
The risk of vaginal infections Vaginal infections can be uncomfortable and distressing. Numerous microbes, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites can cause certain vulva infections. Some of the most common vulva infections are Candidiasis, Bacterial vaginosis, Trichomoniasis, Genital herpes and Pubic lice. Some of the causes of these infections are distinct and some can […]
A flesh-eating parasite once thought to only be a danger for travelers beyond the U.S. has now been detected in patients who say they have not traveled outside of the country, according to scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Analysis from the CDC has found that Leishmania mexicana, a tropical, flesh-eating […]
The common cold can leave you with a stuffy nose, sore throat and phlegmy cough, but along with these main symptoms, you may also struggle to hear properly. So why does your sense of hearing falter when you have a cold or another respiratory infection? The answer lies in the Eustachian tube, a narrow canal […]
Recently approved β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor (BL/BLI) agents such as ceftolozane/tazobactam, ceftazidime/avibactam, and imipenem/ cilastatin/relebactam have advanced modern approaches for management of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Each treatment option has been associated with superior patient outcomes for management of MDR P aeruginosa infections compared with polymyxin-or aminoglycoside-based combinations.1-4 Each of the 3 agents is also recommended […]
<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2019/nihlaunchesl.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2019/nihlaunchesl.jpg" data-sub-html="Scanning electron micrograph of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which cause TB. Credit: NIAID”> Scanning electron micrograph of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which cause TB. Credit: NIAID The ability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), a serious respiratory infection, to form snake-like cords was first noted nearly 80 years ago. In a study published October 20 in […]
The findings involved a review of data from the Maryland Multi-Drug Resistant Organism Prevention Collaborative study, a statewide cross-sectional study of patients receiving mechanical ventilation admitted to acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities from March 2023 to June 2023. The study included nearly 500 patients in 33 hospitals and 18 long-term care facilities. Researchers […]
The vulva, the external part of the female genitalia, is a sensitive area that can sometimes be prone to infections and discomfort. One common issue that many women may encounter at some point in their lives is vulvar infections and pimples. While they can be distressing, understanding the causes and potential solutions is crucial for […]