Researchers are developing a new broad-spectrum antibiotic compound aimed at treating serious infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria, especially in high-burden countries, including India. The compound, BWC0977, is hoped to treat patients in both critical care and community settings. It has the potential against infections that are becoming progressively difficult to treat due to the increase […]
In a recently published study, researchers followed more than ten million American soldiers over twenty years and discovered that infection with the Epstein-Barr virus almost always precedes the onset of multiple sclerosis. So how does it happen? Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the sheath of nerve cell […]
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Jul 27, 2023 02:41 PM IST Share Via Copy Link High humidity during the monsoon season encourages the growth of bacteria and viruses. Here are tips to avoid infection during the rainy season The rainy season brings relief from the scorching heat but it can also increase the risk of infections […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News In January 2022, there were 44 hospital-based outbreaks of COVID-19 in Ottawa alone. File: Side view of empty hospital bed. The chances of becoming infected with COVID-19 while hospitalized increased as the pandemic progressed, according to recent Canadian research. Photo by LightFieldStudios /Getty Images/iStockphoto Article content The chances of becoming […]
The cover art illustrates ultrasound-mediated drug delivery into a biofilm-infected wound. Credit: Ella Marushchenko Scientists have developed a new strategy to improve the delivery of drugs to chronic wound infections. Chronic wounds, which are persistent open sores or damaged tissues that do not heal correctly, pose a significant challenge to treat because of bacterial infections […]
“It is targeting every age group be it young, adults, Senior citizens but nowadays we are seeing more of kids and children coming to us with such symptoms of eye flu and it is advised to them and their parents to follow the necessary prevention tips and be safe,” says Dr Sharma. She advises to […]
COVID-19 cases are again increasing in the Greater Houston area, information that likely no one wants to hear as they are soaking up the final month or so of summer by traveling to vacation destinations or gathering with family and friends. According to the Houston Health Department, the COVID-19 positivity rate is 12.6 percent, while […]
Federal officials are investigating two new foodborne illness outbreaks. One of the outbreaks involves E. coli and has sickened at least 13 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has initiated traceback efforts but has not reported what food or foods are being traced. The FDA has not released any patient information, […]
Watery discharge, irritation, itching, swelling of the lids, redness and pain in the eyes – these are the top complaints of the majority of patients visiting emergency departments of hospitals and eye clinics in northern India. Blame the heavy monsoon and humid weather conditions. Doctors are calling the surge in eye infections an “epidemic”, which […]
