Category Archives: Infection

Bigg Boss 14 fame Jasmin Bhasin hospitalised due to stomach infection; shares pic

After enjoying some quality time in Karjat with friends, Jasmin Bhasin got hospitalized and shared an update on social media. The Bigg Boss 14 fame shared a photo from her hospital bed and wrote about getting stomach infection.She was recently in Karjat with beau Aly Goni and their close friends.Jasmine and Aly had posted numerous […]

UVA Scientists Target Dangerous, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Colonies of drug-resistant S. aureus bacteria grow in a lab dish. UVA researchers are seeking to find new ways to battle antibiotic resistance. University of Virginia researchers are working to outrace two dangerous germs known for quickly developing resistance to new antibiotics – and the scientists’ efforts could help us better combat antibiotic resistance more […]

Synod’s second week starts with call to steer into tensions, news of four COVID infections

As Pope Francis’ high-stakes summit on the future of the Catholic Church entered its second week on Oct. 9, the some 460 participating bishops and lay members focused on the theme of “communion” and considered how the church might provide greater welcome to all of its members.  The delegates of the Oct. 4-29 Synod of […]

Sadly ‘long colds’ are now also a thing… and Covid could be to blame

A UK study has revealed that ‘long colds’, a phenomenon not entirely dissimilar to some cases of long Covid, can leave people experiencing symptoms for weeks after the initial infection. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London surveyed over 10,000 adult to assess ongoing symptoms after a respiratory virus. The study, which began in 2021, […]

From a Multidrug Resistant Infection Nightmare, Comes a Novel Wound Care Platform

What You Need to Know Turn Therapeutics CEO Bradley Burnam’s personal experience with a multidrug-resistant infection inspired him to found the company. His journey, which involved multiple hospitalizations and surgeries, highlights the need for improved wound care and infection control in the medical field. Burnam’s innovation, PermaFusion, offers a unique solution in wound care by […]

There is more to worry about than long COVID-19, study shows. You could get a long cold, too

12 health on *** Tuesday morning and *** new survey this morning, finding more than 900,000 Children and nearly 18 million adults have struggled with what’s called Long COVID. The National Center for Health Statistics says the condition affected nearly 7% of adults and 1.3% of kids. However, the US Department of Health and Human […]

‘Long colds’ may exist, as well as ‘long Covid’: Study

A new study shows that people may suffer long-term symptoms even after non-covid acute respiratory infections After the Covid infection, if people continue to show symptoms such as coughing, stomach pain and diarrhoea for more than 4 weeks, they are said to have ‘long cold.’ While the severity of Covid-19 appears to be an important […]

Estimating the savings of a national project to prevent healthcare-associated infections in intensive care units.

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) significantly impact patients’ morbidity and mortality and have a detrimental financial impact on the health care system. Various strategies exist to prevent HAIs, but economic evaluations are needed to choose which are most appropriate.To present the financial impact of a nationwide project on HAI prevention in intensive care units (ICUs) using a […]

What Is Malaria?

Malaria is a formidable and often life-threatening infectious disease caused by a parasite transmitted through mosquito bites. With a global impact on public health, malaria poses a significant challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. In 2021 alone, a staggering 247 million individuals contracted malaria, resulting in over 600,000 fatalities due to this disease. This extensive exploration […]