A warning has been being issued after an “extremely infectious” disease was found to be on the rise in a UK city. Several youngsters have been rushed to hospital due to being infected with measles in Sheffield, an NHS trust said today, with health chiefs now urging parents and carers to be aware of the […]
Category Archives: Infection
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image: @dragana991 | iStock Researchers at Washington State University have created a groundbreaking surgical implant that demonstrated 87% effectiveness in destroying the bacteria responsible for staph infections in laboratory trials The implant, detailed in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, exhibited robustness and compatibility with surrounding tissues, comparable to existing implants. This innovation holds the […]
Nearly 450 patients at a Massachusetts hospital were recently warned that they were potentially exposed to HIV and hepatitis, according to a class-action lawsuit filed in the state. Massachusetts Superior Court records show Keches Law Group filed against Mass General Brigham, Salem Hospital and 10 hospital employees on behalf of Melinda Cashman, who the suit […]
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With 17 reported Salmonella cases linked to cantaloupe hospitalized, what is happening to them? Reactive Arthritis Formerly referred to as Reiter Syndrome, the term reactive arthritis refers to an inflammation of one or more joints, following an infection localized at a site distant from the affected joints. The predominant site of the infection is the […]
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Credit: libre de droit/Getty Images Research led by Washington State University shows a new 3D printed material could help reduce infections linked to medical implants such as knee and hip joint replacements in the future. As reported in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, the researchers added a small amount of a corrosion-resistant metal called […]
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Nov 20, 2023NewsroomMalware / Network Security Threat actors are targeting the education, government and business services sectors with a remote access trojan called NetSupport RAT. “The delivery mechanisms for the NetSupport RAT encompass fraudulent updates, drive-by downloads, utilization of malware loaders (such as GHOSTPULSE), and various forms of phishing campaigns,” VMware Carbon Black researchers said […]
Some Gaza hospitals have become such an integral part of the battle between Israeli forces and Hamas, the safest place for patients and staff is elsewhere. Twenty-eight of the 31 premature babies evacuated from Shifa Hospital on Sunday were transported to Egyptian medical facilities Monday, the same day 12 people were killed and others injured […]
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In the Southern Urals, over 45,000 tons of imported fruits have been inspected since the beginning of 2023, revealing eight types of quarantine objects in 44 cases. The regional service Rosselkhoznadzor reported that legal measures were taken against infected sub-quarantine products of foreign origin. Specifically, 44.6 tons were destroyed, and 282.8 tons underwent quarantine phytosanitary […]
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The Dragon Touch KidzPad Y88X 10 tablet on Amazon, analyzed by EFF researchers, also comes with preinstalled riskware and an outdated parental control app called KIDOZ. Retailers like Amazon have played a significant role in popularizing low-cost Android devices for children. However, based on research conducted by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) on such devices, […]
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A new study wants to look into how making testing for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) more accessible can impact the health of Prince Edward Islanders. A group of researchers with Memorial University’s School of Pharmacy has partnered with organizations and government agencies across Canada — including Health P.E.I. — to explore testing for such diseases […]