The following is a summary of “Myasthenia gravis and independent risk factors for recurrent infection: a retrospective cohort study,” published in the July 2023 issue of Neurology by Chien et al. Myasthenic crisis (MC), a life-threatening complication of myasthenia gravis (MG), affects approximately 10% to 20% of MG patients. MC is associated with poor outcomes, […]
<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/new-infection-mechanis.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/new-infection-mechanis.jpg" data-sub-html="Graphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Cell (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.06.020″> Graphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Cell (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.06.020 Researchers from Heidelberg Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University Hospital and German Cancer Research Center investigate molecular relationships that promote infection and spread of SARS-CoV-2. The results may provide a starting point for development of antiviral therapies. The […]
Credit: Shutterstock Top infectious disease researchers have updated the guidelines to reduce the spread of resistant staph infections in hospital settings. The recommendations released June 29 emphasize basic hand hygiene, careful oversight of antibiotic prescriptions and the use of contact precautions such as gowns and gloves for patients with MRSA, depending on local MRSA control […]
Consequences of bacteriuriaTo treat or not to treatDiagnosisTreatmentReferencesFurther reading Pregnancy is a physiological state in which marked alterations occur in the structure and function of the urinary tract, encouraging pathogenic organisms to cause infection of the urinary system. Pregnancy. Image Credit: Blue Planet Studio/Shutterstock.com The urinary tract is dilated, and in 80% of pregnancies, this […]
Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) who are being treated with bispecific antibodies or chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies have an increased risk of infection that needs to be managed, explained Hans Lee, MD, associate professor and director of multiple myeloma clinical research, Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD […]
Four patients infected with anthrax in Tuva, a region in Russia’s southern Siberia, have escaped from the hospital where they were being treated, according to the regional Ministry of Health. “Four patients hospitalized with anthrax refused treatment at the [region’s] infectious diseases hospital and left the medical facility without authorization. One patient continues to receive […]
Overview Despite the development of point-of-care diagnostic tests for syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and trichomoniasis, none comply with all WHO criteria. This analysis overviews landscape analyses of point-of-care diagnostic technologies for Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and syphilis, available and in the pipeline. The target audience for the target product profiles is broad and includes […]
India registered 34 new COVID-19 infections in a day while active cases increased to 1,453 from 1,441 a day ago, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on July 18. The death toll was at 5,31,915, the data updated at 8 a.m. stated. The tally of cases has been recorded at 4.49 crore while the […]
ByParmita Uniyal Jul 18, 2023 11:39 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Celebrate and rejoice while it rains but do not forget to follow these essential dietary dos and don’ts that could prevent risk of gut infections in monsoon. Street foods be it pakora, samosa or chaat are much in demand in monsoon. The sudden […]
The government is releasing thousands of illegal immigrant children with latent tuberculosis infections into American communities without assurances of treatment. Nearly 2,500 children with latent infections were released into 44 states over the past year, according to a court-ordered report on how the Health and Human Services Department is treating the children. About 126,000 total […]