Lucas Schulz, a pharmacy manager at UW Health, said when a patient first comes into the hospital with a bacterial infection, health care providers aren’t able to tell exactly what strain is making someone sick. “You start antibiotics based on their syndrome, the symptoms they’re having and the most likely bacteria that are causing their […]
Tony Chappel still recalls the mood in his office the day he was confronted by residents living near a New South Wales gold and copper mine. Key points: NSW EPA is urging the state government to tighten its planning and monitoring of the mining industry Excessive dust pollution at Cadia gold mine has triggered a […]
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Fenit Nirappil , a reporter with the Washington Post, about new blood donation rules adopted by the Red Cross that will make more people eligible to donate blood.
Fatigue can be a symptom of many things and can range from mild to severe. One cause of fatigue could be that you have an infection. If you are suffering from a bacterial infection, your doctor may have prescribed antibiotics. Antibiotics are a group of medications that work to kill bacteria or stop the bacteria […]
As the number of people testing positive for Covid-19 begins to rise again, employers are being urged to avoid complacency amid fears about the potential increase in long Covid cases. The number of people reporting testing positive for the virus in England increased by 27.9% in the week ending 29 July, official figures show. However, […]
Introduction Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) refers to the multitude of genital, urinary and sexual symptoms developing in women as a consequence of menopause and age-driven anatomical and functional modifications in urogenital tissues.1 Vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, burning, itching and discomfort are the typical clinical manifestations of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), also known as atrophic vaginitis, the […]
The threat of severe illness from respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, is startling for our most vulnerable loved ones: young babies and older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 58,000 to 80,000 children younger than 5 years old are hospitalized every year for RSV infection. Additionally, RSV is […]
Fungal infections are a serious and growing health problem that affect millions of people around the world. Fungi are microscopic organisms that can cause infections in various parts of the body, such as the skin, nails, lungs, and blood. Some fungal infections can be life-threatening, especially for people with weakened immune systems, such as those […]
The first study to compare the absorption of period products using human blood suggests diaphragm-shaped menstrual discs may be better than traditional pads or tampons for dealing with heavy monthly blood flow. The findings could also help doctors better assess whether heavy menstrual bleeding could be a sign of underlying health problems, such as a […]
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Whether it’s work or play that prevents us from getting enough shut-eye during the week, assuming we can make up for it by sleeping in over the weekend is a mistake. New research led by Penn State reveals that cardiovascular health measures, including heart rate and blood pressure, worsen over the […]