Rates of syphilis in newborn babies have risen astronomically since 2012, largely because pregnant women have not been getting screened as often as they once were, according to a new report. The reason, according to experts in infectious diseases, include less access because of clinics closing and greater difficulty in notifying partners, who can be […]
Penny Asbell, MD, FACS, spoke with Ophthalmology Times about her poster on results from the ARMOR Study and latest diagnostic and therapeutic advancements in ocular infections at this year’s American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Video Transcript Editor’s note – This transcript has been edited for clarity. Penny Asbell, MD, FACS: Hi. You know, what could be […]
Findings from a multi-center, international clinical trial reported by a Cleveland Clinic physician show that semaglutide reduced cardiovascular events by 20% in adults with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease who do not have diabetes. Semaglutide is primarily prescribed for adults with type 2 diabetes but is also approved for chronic weight management in […]
If your immune system is fighting low-grade infections you will feel more tired Experts say being low in zinc and vitamins A, C and D3 can leave you vulnerable By Rebecca Whittaker For Mailonline Published: 05:38 EST, 13 November 2023 | Updated: 06:08 EST, 13 November 2023
A SCHOOLGIRL has spent the last two years in agony after contracting a skin infection from a hot tub. The pain is so bad that Poppy Burns, 12, is only able to attend school part-time and is often forced to use a wheelchair. octors think Poppy Burns, 12, likely has complex regional pain syndromeCredit: SWNS […]
These days, we don’t think much about being able to access a course of antibiotics to head off an infection. But that wasn’t always the case – antibiotics have been available for less than a century. Before that, patients would die of relatively trivial infections that became more serious. Some serious infections, such as those […]
TRENTON – Upon the birth of her two children, Hannah Lovaglio knew blood samples were taken from her newborns to test for 62 different diseases and disorders. She didn’t know the state Department of Health planned to keep those blood samples for 23 years. Now, after learning that, the Cranbury mother is left to wonder […]
An infamous parasite primarily carried by cats, Toxoplasma gondii, could be responsible for increased frailty in older adults, a new study reveals – and with 11-15 percent of people in the US thought to have been infected by it at some point, that’s a significant finding. The discovery, made by an international team of researchers, […]
As the festive season unfolds, we find ourselves surrounded by all kinds of traditional sweets. From laddoos to kaju katli, jalebis, rasgullas, and soan papri, these sweet delights grace every household. During this time, indulgence often knows no bounds, with sweet treats making their appearance post-meals or when entertaining guests. However, in the midst of […]
A recent study shows that reducing sodium intake can significantly lower blood pressure, even in individuals on hypertension medication. By decreasing salt consumption by about one teaspoon per day, participants experienced a notable drop in systolic blood pressure, emphasizing the crucial role of diet in managing blood pressure. Most everyone can lower blood pressure by […]