Smallpox Vaccine, Symptoms, History & Incubation Period
Facts you should know about smallpox Smallpox was the first disease to be eliminated from the world through public health efforts and vaccination. Smallpox is a contagious disease caused by the variola virus. Smallpox was the first disease to be eliminated from the world through public health efforts and vaccination. Smallpox still poses a threat […]
Chagas (Kissing Bug) Disease Symptoms, Treatment & Diagnosis
Chagas disease is an infection caused by the T. cruzi parasite. Symptoms of Chagas disease include rash, swollen lymph nodes, fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and the Romaña sign. An ELISA test is used to diagnose Chagas disease. Treatment depends upon the phase of the disease and the patient’s age. Chagas disease (also termed American trypanosomiasis) […]
Muffins Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 Possible listeria contamination has triggered the nationwide recall of more than two dozen muffin products made by Give and Go Prepared Foods, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. The recalled products were sold across the country and include a variety of Uncle Wally’s […]
To Pay or Not to Pay: Medicare’s Big Aduhelm Decision
In June, the FDA approved aducanumab (Aduhelm) to treat patients with Alzheimer’s disease using the agency’s accelerated approval pathway, despite significant concerns about the evidence regarding the drug’s safety and effectiveness. The agency’s approval decision contradicted the recommendations of its own advisory committee, which voted overwhelmingly against the evidence presented in support of the drug. […]
Chinese Man Dies of Rare Virus From Monkeys
Latest Infectious Disease News MONDAY, July 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) A Chinese researcher has died after catching a rare infectious disease called the Monkey B virus, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention officials say. In March, the 53-year-old veterinarian dissected two dead monkeys as part of his work in a Beijing research […]
Monkeypox Case Confirmed in U.S. Resident, Threat of Spread Is Low – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News MONDAY, July 19, 2021 A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in an American who had recently traveled to Nigeria, U.S. health officials reported. Officials believe the threat of the virus spreading to others is low. Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral illness that’s in the same […]
Antibiotic-Resistant Pneumonia Is Killing Children in Bangladesh — Could It Spread?
Latest Infectious Disease News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is causing deadly pneumonia infections among large numbers of children in the South Asian nation of Bangladesh, a rising threat that could one day reach American shores, experts warn. Doctors found these “superbug” bacteria in more […]
H5N6 Bird Flu Infection Hits China – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News FRIDAY, July 16, 2021 A man in China has been hospitalized with the H5N6 strain of avian flu, which is one of several potentially dangerous strains that can infect humans. The 55-year-old man came down with a fever and tested positive for the virus on July 6. He was […]
New Superbug Spread Could Threaten Humans – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 13, 2021 People who feed their dogs raw pet food may find more on the menu than they bargained for, with a new study finding it may be a source of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could ultimately threaten humans. The European analysis looked […]
For pediatric patients with Crohn’s disease, factors associated with statural growth differ by sex
Growth impairment, a common complication of Crohn’s disease in children, occurs more often in males than females, but the reasons are unclear. Now, a physician-scientist from Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian and colleagues at eight other centers have found that factors associated with statural growth differ by sex. Their recent publication, identified as the “Editor’s […]