Vanderbilt University Medical Center Most infants admitted to the intensive care or high acuity unit for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections during fall 2022 were previously healthy and born at term, according to a new study reported in JAMA Network Open. The findings from this study support the use of preventative interventions in all infants […]
Cancer and neoplasms
Updates on Imaging-Based Pancreatic Cancer Surveillance for Individuals With Increased Genetic and Familial Risk
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Matthew B. Yurgelun, MD Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a notoriously lethal malignancy, due in large part to the fact that it is often diagnosed once unresectable and/or metastatic. When PDAC is found at potentially resectable stages, however, long-term cure is increasingly possible, particularly with improvements in neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies.1 Although they account for […]
Cardiovascular
Heat-proof your heart: Exercise tips to shield against heat-related cardiovascular events
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ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Aug 15, 2023 07:59 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Be cautious during hot seasons and engage in mild physical activities. Here are tips on how to heat-proof your heart against heat-related cardiovascular events Health experts believe that by embracing exercise as our ally, we can protect our hearts from heat-related […]
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Menstrual hygiene products like tampons and pads have now been compared by using blood during testing for the first time. A study published in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health on August 7 is the first to compare the absorption of period products using human blood, finding that diaphragm-shaped menstrual discs may be better […]
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PA Media Norovirus was the “most likely” cause of illness among competitors in the UK leg of the World Triathlon Championship Series, health officials have said. Eighty-eight people have now reported suffering diarrhoea and vomiting after the event in Sunderland last month. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said 19 of 31 submitted samples – […]
Infection
First human infections of West Nile Virus reported in Oklahoma for 2023: Health department urges precautions
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Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:23:52 GMT (1692127432427) 32a17648de9010471cb1424969f60b8cd245ab5b 764af03fb5464b567cc88eb8e2b89c9094d4b4c5 by Bethany Henderson, KTUL staff Tue, August 15th 2023, 7:16 PM UTC Culex quinauefasciatus is the mosquito that carries West Nile Virus. (Courtesy of the CDC) Loading …
IPTC study uses PASA16 phage to treat Pseudomonas infections with 86.6% success among 16 patients, encouraging alternative therapy exploration.” JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, August 15, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — A new international study conducted by the Israeli Phage Therapy Center (IPTC) led by Prof. Ran Nir-Paz at Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center and Prof. Ronen Hazan of the Faculty […]
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It is thought around a third of all adults in the UK are currently living with high blood pressure, which is also known as hypertension. This occurs when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels is consistently too high. It is potentially dangerous as it means the heart and […]
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ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Aug 15, 2023 07:01 PM IST Share Via Copy Link As the humidity rises, let’s explore the link between allergies, infections and rains and learn some essential tips to cope with pesky eye issues this monsoon Monsoon, the much-awaited respite from scorching heat, brings with it a mix of delight and […]
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A coroner has warned heart surgery patients to be aware of a potentially life-threatening infection after a forklift driver died ten years after undergoing an operation. Clinton Fear died last year, having contracted a bacterial infection through a machine used to warm or cool patients during his open heart surgery back in 2012. Mr Fear, […]