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 […]
Immune system-stimulating nanoparticle could lead to more powerful vaccines
A common strategy to make vaccines more powerful is to deliver them along with an adjuvant — a compound that stimulates the immune system to produce a stronger response. Researchers from MIT, the La Jolla Institute for Immunology, and other institutions have now designed a new nanoparticle adjuvant that may be more potent than others […]
What Are the 10 Personality Traits? Good vs. Bad List
10 personality traits Here are the 10 most common personality traits, which include neuroticism, openness, conscientiousness, and Machiavellianism. Everyone has an idea of their personality type, whether they are reserved or sensitive. Psychologists attempt to unravel the science of personality as individual differences in the way people think, feel, and behave. The 10 most common […]
Only alcohol — not caffeine, diet or lack of sleep — might trigger heart rhythm condition
New research from UC San Francisco that tested possible triggers of a common heart condition, including caffeine, sleep deprivation and sleeping on the left side, found that only alcohol use was consistently associated with more episodes of the heart arrhythmia. The authors conclude that people might be able to reduce their risk of atrial fibrillation […]
What Is the Treatment for Common Variable Immunodeficiency?
Treatment for common variable immunodeficiency may include immunoglobulin replacement therapy, antimicrobial therapy, and B12 injections. The treatment of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is individualized depending upon various factors such as the person’s age, symptoms, and general health. Various specialists, including hematologists, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, and immunologists, work as a team to decide the best management approach […]
The Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Nov. 11, 2021 Depression remained common during the pandemic and worsened for some people, according to a new study aiming to cast light on links between the pandemic and mental health. Researchers examined the records of 4,633 people at a large health care system in Utah who were […]
Superbugs in Seniors Led to Nearly 12,000 Deaths in a Single Year
Six common antibiotic-resistant microbial infections in Medicare-age Americans resulted in close to 12,000 deaths in 2017, and cost the U.S. nearly $1.9 billion, a new study found. This population of older Americans, therefore, accounted for more than one-third of the total national costs and deaths associated with antimicrobial resistance, reported David Hyun, MD, director of […]
How To Take N.O.T.E And Help Your Kids If They Are Struggling
If your child is struggling, it can be hard to know if those struggles are common or typical, or if they might be the signs of a learning or thinking difference. Learning and thinking differences, like ADHD or dyslexia, affect 1 in 5 Americans, though misinformation, stigma, lack of awareness and other barriers such as […]
Gene for sex hormone synthesis could play key role in eczema: Potential new treatment target for common skin condition
A study led by UT Southwestern dermatologists suggests that a common inflammatory skin condition may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones. The finding, published this week in PNAS, could offer an unexpected new target to fight this condition. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a form of eczema. AD affects up to 13% of children and 10% […]
What Are the Signs of a Narcissistic Man? Diagnostic Criteria
While narcissists from both sexes share common traits, male narcissists tend to be online trolls, disrespectful to women and dominate using mind games. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD; narcissism) is a personality disorder seen in both men and women with similar signs in both sexes. However, some behaviors of male and female narcissists can differ. The […]