What Will Happen If H Pylori Goes Untreated? Infection Symptoms
If left untreated H pylori infection can cause abdominal symptoms, as well as lead to the following complications. If left untreated H pylori infection initially can cause abdominal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, pain, and diarrhea among others. Long-standing untreated infection can lead to the following complications: Inflammation of the stomach lining. H pylori infection can irritate the […]
More adults are falling every year, despite prevention efforts
Falls are a leading cause of hospitalization and institutionalization for older adults in the U.S. and fall prevention efforts are an important part of geriatric education and health. Yet, a new University of Michigan study found that despite prevention efforts, falls increase by about 1.5% annually, with wide variations in incidence based on geography. “It […]
Where Does Tuberculosis Come From?
Tuberculosis (TB) is an illness caused by a bacteria will get into your lungs and cause an infection there, but it can also attack other areas of your body, including your kidneys, brain, and spine. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that comes from a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that comes […]
Does Rubella Cause German Measles? Vaccines & Rubella vs Rubeola Chart
If a pregnant woman gets infected with the Rubella virus, it can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth or cause congenital rubella syndrome in babies, including birth defects German measles (rubella) or three-day measles (rubeola), is usually a mild illness caused by the rubella virus. In comparison, the measles virus (rubeola virus, a paramyxovirus, genus Morbillivirus) causes measles. How serious is rubella in pregnancy? Usually, […]
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Bacterial Meningitis?
6 causes of bacterial meningitis Various bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis, the most common being meningococcal and pneumococcal bacteria. 1. Streptococcus pneumoniae Meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is called pneumococcal meningitis and is the most common form of meningitis, accounting for about 6,000 cases each year in the United States. Pneumococcal meningitis is the […]
Warmer soil stores less carbon
Global warming will cause the world’s soil to release carbon, new research shows. Scientists used data on more than 9,000 soil samples from around the world, and found that carbon storage “declines strongly” as average temperatures increase. This is an example of a “positive feedback,” where global warming causes more carbon to be released into […]
Onset of Allergies including asthma and hay fever not directly causally linked to mental health traits
Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis and hay fever do not cause the onset of mental health conditions or vice versa, according to the findings of a new University of Bristol-led study published today (6 October) in the journal Clinical and Experimental Allergy. While previous studies have reported an observational relationship between mental health and […]
Too Many Black Men Are Dying From Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer remains the second highest cancer-related cause of death in men in the U.S., and there has been a worrisome trend of rising metastatic disease at diagnosis. These facts make it increasingly important that the urological community and the patients we serve turn our attention to ways to overcome these challenges. The Role of […]
Can ADHD Cause Speech Problems?
What is ADHD? ADHD is short for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. ADHD can cause speech problems — including word pronunciation. ADHD is a mental health issue common in children. It can cause speech problems — including word pronunciation. Lack of fluency while speaking can cause pauses and repetition, making children sound as if they are stammering. ADHD […]
Researchers uncover the biology and treatment behind a rare autoinflammatory disease
The absence of a protein that activates the body’s antiviral defenses can cause a rare rheumatoid-like autoinflammatory condition that is treatable with an FDA-approved class of drugs known as TNF (tumor necrosis factor) inhibitors, a global research team led by Mount Sinai has found. The condition, which is now termed TBK1 deficiency, was previously known […]