On college campuses, the return of students for the fall semester coincides with the return of a still-worrisome health threat: the coronavirus. Some are already reporting cases of infection. Many are encouraging students to get tested if they have covid-19 symptoms and stay current on their vaccinations. Colleges are also reminding students and employees to […]
This week, Vaxart released data on its vaccine, which showed a 29% reduction in the rate of norovirus infection between the vaccinated and placebo The findings are from its phase 2 clinical trial. According to the company, some of the other key findings included: 21% reduction in the rate of norovirus AGE in the vaccinated […]
Authorities have today reported the first locally-acquired case in New South Wales of a flesh eating ulcer. Warning: This story contains images some readers may find distressing. Key points: The Batemans Bay resident was diagnosed with the skin infection last month, and two other historical cases have since been detected While the infection is often reported in […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week that cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, are rising among young children in some parts of the Southeastern United States. Traditionally, RSV season begins in the fall and continues through the winter, similar to the flu and other respiratory viruses. However, RSV infections this […]
Pooh Bear is back, but not the cutesy, softly-spoken and honey-guzzling children’s variety. This one comes with sledgehammer and a penchant for bloody murder. The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal the first stills from Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, the follow-up to the micro-budget British slasher that went viral last year for its childhood-bludgeoning premise, […]
In a recent study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, researchers elucidated monkeypox’s (mpox) epidemiological and clinical features in individuals with a history of infection or vaccination, enhancing the understanding of disease behavior before immunity. Study: Mpox in people with past infection or a complete vaccination course: a global case series. Image Credit: DottedYeti/Shutterstock.com Background Since May […]
“If the heart’s arteries are narrowed, causing an increased risk of angina or heart attacks, then it is highly likely that the same process causing atherosclerosis within the heart’s arteries is happening in other areas of the body,” Lim says. This includes arteries in the brain, arms, legs, pelvis, kidneys – and penis. Dr Boon […]
SYDNEY, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — Health authorities of Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) on Friday urged vulnerable residents to be cautious of listeriosis infections after the state saw a rise in cases. NSW Health reminded people who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or aged over 65 years to avoid a range of foods that can cause listeriosis […]
The following is a summary of “Comparison of the clinical features of HIV-positive and HIV-negative hosts infected with Talaromyces marneffei: A multicenter, retrospective study,” published in the July 2023 issue of the Infectious Disease by Qiu et al. Talaromyces marneffei is an emerging pathogen, and the number of infections in HIV-negative people is rising swiftly. […]
The Whidbey Island Public Hospital District, commonly known as WhidbeyHealth, celebrated its continued excellence regarding infection prevention protocols and best practices recently, the hospital reported in a statement. Colleen Klamm, infection preventionist and program lead, reported that WhidbeyHealth continues to provide top of class, safe and quality care across the continuum of health care available […]