ByVicky Pathare Jul 27, 2023 12:17 AM IST Share Via Copy Link The health advisory has been issued in the wake of the rise in cases of Conjunctivitis and other eye infections in Alandi and Buldhana Following an outbreak of Conjunctivitis in Maharashtra, the health department of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday issued […]
By Mark Melchionna July 26, 2023 – A new study described that despite the continued threat of infectious diseases on public health, the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can help handle this issue and provide a framework for future pandemics. Regardless of research and biological advancements, infectious diseases remain an issue. To […]
Red eyes, itching, discharge from eyes and eye pain are a few symptoms of eye infection Amid heavy rainfall in Delhi and nearby areas over the past few weeks, conjunctivitis has become a prevalent concern. Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is the most common type of eye infection. The humid weather offers a favourable […]
LA JOLLA, CA—In a new study published in Cell Host & Microbe, scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) compared the immune response of individuals who received older versus newer versions of the whooping cough vaccine. The unexpected findings may help explain the recent rise in whooping cough cases and point to potential targets […]
3-D illustration of a syphilis pathogen (Adobe Stock 211998563 by Christoph Burgstedt) With sexually transmitted infections (STIs) spreading more rapidly in the United States within the last few years, rapid and more accurate testing is needed. This week at the 2023 STI and HIV 2023 World Congress, Preventx announced it will make its solutions available to the […]
Clinical risk scores may help facilitate appropriate empiric antibiotic treatment for adult outpatients with complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI), according to results of a study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Researchers performed a retrospective cohort study from December 2017 to December 2020 among adult Kaiser Permanente Southern California members with an outpatient cUTI. The […]
Sinus infections can cause various symptoms, one being ear pain. In some cases, ear pain during a sinus infection can develop because of a secondary ear infection. However, that’s not always the case. The pain felt in the ear occurs when fluid buildup from the sinus infection becomes trapped behind the eardrum. Ear pain driven […]
Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection. These symptoms are often referred to as “brain fog”, and are especially common among people who have long-term or persistent symptoms called long COVID. At […]
The CDC and FDA are investigating an outbreak of tuberculosis linked to recently recalled viable bone matrix material. Shipments of the affected viable bone matrix material were sent to seven states between Feb. 27 and June 20, the CDC said July 25. Aziyo Biologics, which manufactured the material, voluntarily recalled its viable bone matrix products […]
It is common for children to have up to 12 viral infections a year in the first few years of life, and it can seem like they are sick all the time. They account for many missed days of school and absences from work for parents caring for ill children. They gradually build up immunity […]