Hundreds of patients at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts were possibly exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, the hospital announced. Nearly 450 patients undergoing endoscopy at the hospital — located 20 miles northeast of Boston — may have been exposed over a period of two years, according to a statement from Salem Hospital released […]
An estimated 450 patients at Salem Hospital may have been exposed to the HIV virus and two strains of the hepatitis virus when staff used a medically inferior process to deliver medication intravenously during endoscopic examinations, the hospital said. In a statement Wednesday, the hospital said it had notified all potentially impacted patients and that […]
Drazen Zigic / iStock People with rheumatic disease who received a fourth mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose had a 41% lower risk of infection and a 65% lower risk of hospitalization or death than those who received only three doses, according to a study published yesterday in The Lancet Rheumatology. A team led by Mass General […]
RICHMOND, Va. – Doctors said they’ve seen more people come into their offices in the last few weeks with some sort of viral respiratory infection. While not at extreme levels, doctors reported increases in cases of RSV, influenza, and COVID-19. If you’re not feeling well and you’re wondering whether you’re suffering from seasonal allergies or […]
The Food and Drug Administration announced that Kilitch Healthcare India Limited has voluntarily recalled 26 eyedrops over potential safety concerns. >> Read more trending news The FDA said its investigators found unsanitary conditions where the drops were being manufactured. The eyedrops, which were made by Kilitch Healthcare India Limited and shipped nationwide to wholesalers, retailers […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) – A newly filed federal lawsuit claims a 15-year-old boy from Kansas City, Missouri, died from sepsis stemming from an ear infection. The wrongful death lawsuit targets the foster parent, respite provider, case worker, and organizations in charge of Marcus Haynes’ care. The filing reports Haynes was diagnosed with an […]
VERIFIED Ayurveda emphasizes a well-balanced sattvic diet that contains fresh, seasonal, regional, and organic foods. Written by Tavishi Dogra |Updated : November 16, 2023 6:31 PM IST We are experiencing a significant increase in air pollution. The smog degrades the air quality and makes it harder to breathe properly. This pollution has numerous negative impacts […]
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } SALEM — Salem Hospital says nearly 450 patients may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV while getting intravenous medication during endoscopy procedures. The hospital says there is no evidence that any patient contracted an infection and that the risk […]
As you make your shopping list, plan travel, and schedule parties this holiday season, there’s something else you should add to your to-do list: making sure you’re up-to-date on the latest guidance around COVID-19, the flu, and RSV, as respiratory disease season hits full swing. “It’s always important to factor in the possibility of either […]
Aux Philippines, le nombre de cas d’infections par le VIH a presque doublé cette année et près de la moitié des nouveaux contaminés sont des jeunes âgés de 15 à 24 ans, selon le ministère de la Santé, repris par le quotidien Philippine Daily Inquirer. Le ministre de la Santé, Teodoro Herbosa, a déclaré que les […]