David J. Neal September 24, 2023 at 12:24 PM One lot of Sucralfate Oral Suspension has been recalled because it might be contaminated with bacillus bacteria. Manufacturer VistaPharm, based in Largo, Florida, a suburb of Tampa, didn’t explain in its recall notice how the ulcer medication got contaminated. But, the risk statement, left no doubt […]
A medical worker inoculates a recipient with a COVID-19 vaccine at a temporary inoculation site in Haidian District in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 11, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua) In light of the double challenges of COVID-19 and influenza this fall and winter, Chinese doctors and medical experts have called for the public to get updated vaccines […]
Pakistani female adventurer prepares for historic space journey in October after 17-year anticipation ISLAMABAD: A female Pakistani adventurer is all set to become the first person from her country to embark on a space journey with Virgin Galactic’s private commercial spaceflight on October 5 after waiting for 17 years to realize her dream. Virgin Galactic, […]
KARACHI: Medical experts fear an elevated risk of viral infections this year due to the unusually low rainfall in the metropolitan city. A major government-run hospital in Karachi, JPMC, reports over a hundred cases of conjunctivitis daily. It has set up a dedicated isolation ward to prevent the further spread of the eye infection. Ophthalmologists […]
ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Sep 24, 2023 11:55 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Nipah virus can lead to many complications in kids and can prove deadly for them. Here are preventive tips by expert every parent must follow. Life is resuming back to normal and restrictions are easing in Kerala as Nipah virus cases […]
COVID-19 cases are rising in Michigan while a new sub-lineage of the Omicron variant, BA.2.86, was recently identified in the state. Experts are encouraging residents to get the latest booster shot, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration last week. Local infectious disease specialists say the updated COVID-19 vaccine will likely protect against […]
Abstract Arthroplasty is a common procedure improving functioning of patients and their quality of life. Infection is a serious complication that determines subsequent management of the prosthesis and the patient. The aim of the study was to investigate the incidence of post-discharge surgical site infections (SSI) and their risk factors. A retrospective analysis of an […]
Thirty confirmed cases of cryptosporidium infection have been reported in Queenstown and Frankton. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver Te Whatu Ora is looking wider than Queenstown’s town water supply, as it hunts for the source of the town’s cryptosporidium outbreak. There were now 30 confirmed cases of the gastro infection, one more than yesterday. Sixteen […]
Gastroenteritis, commonly known as the stomach flu, is a prevalent gastrointestinal infection. It causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and sometimes fever. This condition is typically caused by viral or bacterial infections, often spread through contaminated food, water, or close contact with infected individuals, swimming in […]
