Reports of at least three dozen cases of dangerous and often deadly viral sepsis in babies across Europe — along with increasing circulation of similar viruses that typically spike in the summer and early fall — have pediatric infectious diseases experts in the U.S. on edge. “We are all on pins and needles here in […]
Justin Swanson, MPH1; Elizabeth C. Ailes, PhD2; Janet D. Cragan, MD2; Scott D. Grosse, PhD3; Jean Paul Tanner, PhD1; Russell S. Kirby, PhD1; Norman J. Waitzman, PhD4; Jennita Reefhuis, PhD2; Jason L. Salemi, PhD1 (View author affiliations) View suggested citation Summary What is already known about this topic? Estimates of birth defect–associated hospitalization costs must […]
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers assess the prevalence of bacterial meningitis, bacteremia, and urinary tract infections (UTIs) among infants tested for non-Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 viral (SARS-CoV-2) and SARS-CoV-2 infections. Study: Urinary Tract Infection, Bacteremia, and Meningitis Among Febrile Young Infants With SARS-CoV-2 and Non–SARS-CoV-2 Viral Infections. Image Credit: Alexander Ishchenko […]
As genetic testing becomes increasingly preemptive and predictive, healthcare institutions are advocating for genetic screenings to reduce the prevalence of certain diseases, enable early intervention and devise suitable treatment plans. Particularly in young couples, prior testing helps identify risks of genetic conditions the newborn could possibly inherit. In pregnant women, genetic screening helps detect possibilities […]
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers determined whether the frequency of brushing one’s teeth increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in patients aged 20 years or older. Study: Not brushing teeth at night may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: Ground Picture / Shtuterstock.com Background Several previous studies have emphasized the […]
Noting that the term “nonalcoholic fatty liver disease” (NAFLD) is stigmatizing, an international group of medical organizations proposed a name change to “metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease” (MASLD). This new name, formulated by 236 experts from 54 countries, was recently announced in a consensus statement in the journal Hepatology, after 74% of panelists agreed that […]
Madonna has postponed her upcoming ”Celebration” tour while she recovers from a “serious bacterial infection” that sent her to the hospital for several days and required treatment in the intensive care unit. The 64-year old singer “developed a serious bacterial infection that led to a several day stay in the ICU” on Saturday, June 24, […]
The age you are when you give birth can affect the chances of the baby developing certain medical conditions Rawpixel/iStockphoto/Getty Images The optimum age for giving birth to reduce the baby’s risk of certain health conditions is between 23 and 32, according to a study in Hungary, although the chances remain low at all ages […]
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks among people aged over 60, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ. The researchers stress that the absolute risk difference was small, but say this is the largest trial of its kind to date, and […]
