All articles tagged: Unspecified mycosis (B49)
Evalytics
19 March at 06.36 AM
The growing threat of fungal infectionsTwo converging crises are exacerbating the challenges posed by fungal infections, according to experts. First, as humans live longer but grapple with a higher prevalence of health conditions like obesity, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases, our susceptibility to fungal infections increases. These conditions create an environment where fungi can thrive, finding hospitable hosts in our bodies. |
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Evalytics
14 February at 06.42 PM
The threat of fungal infections is growing. Why is it so hard to make new drugs?The FDA approves new drugs, such as Olorofim, to treat rare and serious fungal infections. Olorofim offers hope for patients with limited treatment options due to resistance or toxicity concerns. These advancements mark progress in addressing challenging fungal infections and improving patient outcomes. |
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Evalytics
13 February at 06.29 PM
Fungus that sparked deadly meningitis outbreak aggressively attacked the brainstemThe article highlights a lethal meningitis outbreak triggered by a fungus aggressively attacking victims' brains, originating from tainted steroid injections, posing challenges in treatment due to its rapid and devastating effects. |
HealthDay
25 January at 10.55 PM
Microbial Contamination Prompts Recall of Robitussin Honey Cough SyrupEight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrups have been recalled due to possible contamination.The products, which are made by Haleon, may be contaminated with a microbe, and "in immunocompromised individuals, the use of the affected product could potentially result in severe or life-t |
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Evalytics
15 January at 04.33 PM
New estimate doubles likely deaths from fungal disease globallyThe article reports that global annual deaths from fungal diseases have risen to 3.75 million, double previous estimates. This finding, from a study led by Professor David Denning and involving over 300 professionals, highlights the significant, often underestimated impact of fungal diseases worldwide. |
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HealthDay
30 October at 03.58 PM
Lymphoid Reaction Observed in Eczema Patients Receiving DupilumabFor adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) receiving dupilumab treatment, a reversible lymphoid reaction (LR) has been observed, which mimics cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), according to a study published online Oct. 18 in JAMA Dermatology.Celeste M. Boesjes, M.D., from the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands, and colleag |
Medpage Today
17 November at 10.31 PM
Two Treatments That Don't Work for OsteoarthritisWASHINGTON -- If you're looking for nonsurgical osteoarthritis (OA) treatments with fewer side effects than ordinary pain relievers, two randomized trials presented here with negative results should at least narrow your search... |
MedScape
11 November at 07.56 AM
Scoring System Could Mean Better Access to Lung TransplantScoring system could improve access for hard-to-match candidates due to height and blood type. |
Medical xPress
07 November at 07.50 AM
How key results could influence health policyThe results of some congressional races may foreshadow who will have outsize health policy influence in Congress next year. |
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Medpage Today
05 November at 07.00 PM
Mpox Cases in Congo May Be StabilizingGOMA, Congo -- Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be "stabilizing" -- a possible sign that the main epidemic for which the World Health Organization (WHO) made a global emergency declaration in August... |
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Medical xPress
02 November at 07.40 AM
Insulin resistance caused by sympathetic nervous system over-activation, a paradigm-shifting study findsRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and collaborating institutions have found that overnutrition leads to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders through increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). The study shows that reducing SNS activity can prevent insulin resistance induced by a high-fat diet, suggesting a new understanding of how obesity causes insulin resistance. |
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MedScape
31 October at 06.30 AM
Report: Rethink Race-Based Adjustments in Clinical ToolsThe slow adoption of race-neutral tools may harm patient care outcomes, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. |
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Medpage Today
25 October at 02.09 PM
Patients More Satisfied With AI's Answers Than Those From Their DoctorPatients were consistently more satisfied with responses from artificial intelligence (AI) to messages in the electronic health record than they were with those from their clinician, according to a study in JAMA Network Open... |
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Medical xPress
25 October at 12.40 PM
Surgical innovation: The intelligent turbine insufflatorThe Politecnico di Milano and the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam have pooled their medical and technical expertise to create a new technology for devices called "insufflators." These innovative instruments are designed to create a temporary cavity in the bodies of patients through the application of pressurized gas, providing the surgeon with the necessary space to perform the surgical proced |
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Medical xPress
24 October at 07.50 AM
Genetic variants in melatonin receptor linked to idiopathic osteoporosisColumbia University Medical Center researchers have identified specific variants in a melatonin receptor gene that impair bone turnover, leading to significant reductions in bone density and increased risk of fractures, particularly in Ashkenazi Jewish individuals. |
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HealthDay
23 October at 10.58 PM
Risk for Psychiatric Disorders Up for Offspring of Moms With Eating DisorderOffspring of mothers with an eating disorder or prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) outside the normal weight range have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in JAMA Network Open.Ida A.K. Nilsson, Ph.D., from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues conducted a popula |
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