Study of ancient British oral microbiomes reveals shift following Black Death
The Second Plague Pandemic of the mid-14th century, also known as the Black Death, killed 30-60 percent of the European population and profoundly changed the course of European history. New research led by Penn State and the University of Adelaide suggests that this plague, potentially through resulting changes in diet and hygiene, may also be […]
Plague Recently Confirmed in a Wyoming Pet – Wyoming Department of Health
Plague Recently Confirmed in a Wyoming Pet July 24, 2023 Laboratory testing completed last week has recently confirmed plague in a Fremont County cat, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The Lander-area cat is an indoor-outdoor pet, known to hunt rodents, and is being treated. While no human illnesses are associated with the […]
Multiple Solutions Needed to Fix Drug Supply Chain Problems, Lawmakers Told
WASHINGTON — Drug shortages continue to plague the U.S., and a variety of solutions must be employed to solve the problem, witnesses said here Thursday at a hearing held by the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. “According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, we currently have over 247 active drug […]
What Causes Pneumonic Plague?
Pneumonic plague is the most dangerous type of plague caused by Yersinia pestis (Y pestis) and occurs when the bacterium infects the lungs Pneumonic plague is the most dangerous type of plague caused by Yersinia pestis (Y pestis) and occurs when the bacterium infects the lungs. The disease can spread through the air from person […]