All articles tagged: Unspecified infectious disease (B99.9)
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HealthDay
28 June at 11.45 AM
Bird Flu Virus Stays Active on Cow Milking Equipment for at Least One HourThe spread of H5N1 avian flu to dairy cows has health experts and many Americans on edge, and now a new study finds the virus stays viable on milking equipment for at least an hour.“Dairy cows have to be milked even if they are sick, and it has not been clear for how long the virus contained in residual milk from the milking process remains stab |
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HealthDay
27 June at 03.19 PM
Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy Beneficial for Blood CancersImmunoglobulin replacement therapy (IgRT) is associated with reductions in hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, severe infections, and associated antimicrobial use among real-world patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to a study published online June 21 in Blood Advances.Jacob D. Soum |
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HealthDay
27 June at 11.14 AM
Ignorance Could Be Fueling Rising Spread of STDs, Poll FindsMany sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in the United States, and a nationwide poll indicates that ignorance about how they're transmitted could be fueling their spread.About a third of Americans (34%) falsely believe sexually transmitted infections (<a href="https://www.healthday.com/a-to-z-health/infectious-diseases/most-common-st |
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HealthDay
25 June at 09.40 PM
Concerns of Listeria Contamination Prompt Nationwide Ice Cream RecallMultiple brands of ice cream are being recalled by the maker, Totally Cool Inc., due to concerns over Listeria contamination.The full list of brands and recalled products can be found online, but include multiple products by Friendly's, Abylin's Frozen, some Hershey's i |
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HealthDay
25 June at 12.15 PM
Summer COVID Cases Are Rising Across AmericaAs scorching summer temperatures drive Americans indoors and millions travel for vacations and family gatherings, COVID infections are again climbing, U.S. health officials warned Monday.In evidence that suggests a COVID summer wave is underway, case counts are most likely increasing in 39 states and aren’t declining anywhere in the c |
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HealthDay
24 June at 11.44 AM
Twice-a-Year Injection Gives Women Full Protection Against HIV, Trial FindsJust two injections a year of a new HIV drug protected young women in Africa from infection with the sexually transmitted disease, new trial results show.In announcing the findings, Gilead Sciences Inc. said its HIV medication lenacapavir demonstrated 100% efficacy as a prev |
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HealthDay
19 June at 03.48 PM
Nearly One in Four Do Not Recover From COVID-19 by 90 DaysJust under one-quarter of adults with self-reported COVID-19 report they had not recovered by 90 days, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Network Open.Elizabeth C. Oelsner, M.D., from the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, and colleagues used data from 14 ongoing National Institutes of |
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Evalytics
13 May at 08.41 PM
US pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farmsThe US pledges financial aid to monitor and combat bird flu in dairy industry. The funding aims to enhance surveillance and response efforts against avian influenza outbreaks. This initiative seeks to safeguard both public health and the dairy sector's stability. |
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Evalytics
06 May at 07.27 PM
Dairy worker with bird flu never developed respiratory symptoms, only pinkeyeA dairy worker contracted bird flu without showing respiratory symptoms, only exhibiting pink eye. The case highlights the potential for varied symptoms and transmission routes of avian influenza. Health officials emphasize vigilance in monitoring for unusual symptoms to prevent outbreaks. |
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Evalytics
15 April at 05.02 PM
US measles cases are up in 2024. What’s driving the increase?The article discusses a measles outbreak in Chicago, with over 1,200 cases reported since November. Health officials are urging vaccination to contain the spread, particularly among children and pregnant women. The outbreak highlights the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates to prevent resurgence of preventable diseases. |
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Evalytics
01 April at 06.25 PM
HIV Remission in Children: A Hopeful DevelopmentHIV remission in children, characterized by a sustained period of undetectable viral load without the need for antiretroviral therapy (ART), represents a significant breakthrough in pediatric HIV care. This phenomenon, observed in children who have undergone a pause in treatment, offers new insights into the management and potential cure of HIV/AIDS. |
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Evalytics
19 March at 05.57 AM
Chicago measles outbreak grows after more cases diagnosed in a migrant shelterChicago's migrant shelter faces a measles outbreak, with eight cases reported this year, all since March. Most cases are linked to the shelter, including a hospitalized child from Philip D. Armour Elementary School. Chicago Public Schools advised affected students to stay home until vaccination status is verified. Health officials, including CDC experts, are tackling the outbreak, amid global meas |
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Evalytics
11 March at 01.26 AM
HIV Remission in Children: A Hopeful DevelopmentPediatric HIV remission, marked by prolonged undetectable viral load sans antiretroviral therapy (ART), is a notable advance. This condition, seen in children with treatment pauses, offers fresh perspectives on HIV/AIDS management and potential cure. |
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Evalytics
19 February at 03.11 PM
New study confirms double the risk of dementia after mouth herpes simplex virusA study suggests a possible link between mouth herpes simplex virus and dementia. Researchers found higher levels of the virus in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. This association raises questions about the role of viral infections in neurodegenerative conditions. |
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Evalytics
14 February at 06.30 PM
Toby Keith’s Death Raises Questions About Stomach Cancer Symptoms, TreatmentToby Keith, a beloved figure in the country music scene, has recently passed away, leaving fans and the music industry in mourning. However, his death has also brought attention to an important health issue: stomach cancer. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of stomach cancer, Toby Keith’s battle with the disease, and what can be learned from his experience. |
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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. |
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Evalytics
05 February at 08.03 PM
Washington state experiencing 1st known outbreak of potentially deadly fungus: Health officialsWashington state is facing its first outbreak of a potentially deadly fungus, Candida auris. The fungus has been detected in multiple healthcare facilities, raising concerns about its spread. Health officials are monitoring the situation closely. |
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HealthDay
31 January at 04.46 PM
Prolonged SARS-CoV-2 Risk Varies Across Immunosuppressive ConditionsThe risk for prolonged severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) varies across immunosuppressive conditions, according to a study published in the Jan. 24 issue of Science Translational Medicine.Yijia Li, M.D., from Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues performed a detailed viro-immunologic analysis of a |
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HealthDay
26 January at 10.02 PM
Long-Term Disability Risk Seen After Childhood Bacterial MeningitisChildhood bacterial meningitis significantly increases the risk for having at least one of seven long-term disabilities, according to a study published online Jan. 19 in JAMA Network Open.Salini Mohanty, Dr.P.H., from Merck & Co. Inc. in Rahway, New Jersey, and colleagues assessed the long-term risk for disabilities among indiv |
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HealthDay
26 January at 03.54 PM
Oral Switch Noninferior for Low-Risk S. Aureus Bloodstream InfectionFor patients with low-risk Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bloodstream infection, early switch to oral antimicrobial therapy is noninferior to intravenous standard therapy, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.Achim J. Kaasch, M.D., from Otto von Guericke University |
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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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HealthDay
22 January at 04.48 PM
Risk Factor Control May Modify Link Between HIV Status and Heart DiseaseControl of dyslipidemia and diabetes, but not hypertension, reduces the association of HIV status with cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Jan. 16 in Clinical Infectious Diseases.Michael J. Silverberg, Ph.D., M.P.H., from Kaiser Permanente Northern California in Oakland, and colleagues conducted a retrosp |
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Evalytics
22 January at 03.28 PM
Wastewater tests can find mpox, study finds. Expect more bugs to be tracked that wayWastewater testing is effective in detecting infections like mpox, with a 32% likelihood of detection. It's a valuable tool for early disease detection and monitoring, including COVID-19, and will expand to track antibiotic-resistant germs and food poisoning bugs. |
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HealthDay
11 January at 09.45 PM
12.8 Percent of Unique Prescribers Prescribed Topical Antifungals in 2021In 2021, 12.8 percent of unique prescribers in Medicare Part D prescribed topical antifungals, with about 6.5 million topical antifungal prescriptions filled, at a total cost of $231 million, according to research published in the Jan. 11 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.< |
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HealthDay
03 January at 04.25 PM
2016 to 2020 Saw Rise in Against-Medical-Advice Discharges for Opioid AdmissionsBefore-medically-advised (BMA) discharges increased to one in six patients from 2016 to 2020 for admissions with opioid use disorder (OUD) and an injection-related infection, according to a research letter published in the Dec. 4 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Ashish P. Thakrar, M.D., from the University |
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HealthDay
03 January at 04.59 AM
COVID-19 Pandemic at a Tipping Point: WHOThe pandemic has reached a "transition point," the World Health Organization said Monday. Still, that does not mean the public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) designation declared by the WHO in January 2020 is over yet. The organization's International Health Regulations Emergency Committee met last week to discuss COVID |
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HealthDay
28 December at 05.02 PM
Updated Guidelines Released for Management of Atopic DermatitisIn updated guidelines issued by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology/American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and published online Dec. 17 in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, recommendations are presented for gaining and maintaining control of atopic dermatitis (AD).Derek K. Chu, M.D., Ph.D. |
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HealthDay
22 December at 01.14 PM
Unapproved 'Fat-Dissolving' Injections Are Leaving Patients Maimed, FDA WarnsPeople are being maimed by unauthorized fat-dissolving injections meant to tighten up double chins and dissipate flab along the arms, thighs and stomach, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.The shots are supposed to break down fat cells and reduce fat deposits in the areas around the injection sites.But adverse reactions from the |
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HealthDay
15 December at 05.00 PM
CDC: Mortality for Adults 65 and Over Was Declining Before COVID-19Among adults age 65 years and older, mortality was declining before the COVID-19 pandemic, although the rate of decline slowed from 2009, according to the Dec. 15 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Ellen A. Kramarow, Ph.D., and Betzaida Tejada-Vera, from the National |
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HealthDay
08 December at 04.36 PM
Histologic Inflammation With IBD Tied to Serious InfectionsHistologic inflammation with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an independent risk factor for serious infections, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Karl Mårild, M.D., Ph.D., from Sahlgrenska Academy in Gothenburg, Sweden, and colleagues assessed whether serious infection risk |
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Evalytics
05 December at 06.22 PM
Pathogens use force to breach immune defenses, study findsIndiana University researchers have uncovered a new method pathogens use to breach the body's immune defenses. Instead of releasing chemical substances, some pathogens apply physical force during entry into host cells, allowing them to evade degradation. This finding offers a potential breakthrough in combating intracellular infections like tuberculosis, malaria, and chlamydia by targeting pathoge |
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Evalytics
05 December at 05.36 PM
Intense Exercise May Lead to Colds. A New Study Tells Us WhyThe Medscape article "Why Intense Exercise May Lead to a Cold" by Courtney Southwick examines how excessive intense exercise can increase the risk of respiratory infections, contrasting with the known risks of inactivity. |
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HealthDay
27 November at 11.26 PM
Cantaloupe Recall Expanded After Spike in Salmonella CasesWith fruit-linked Salmonella infections more than doubling in just a week, U.S. health officials have recalled three more brands of cantaloupe.The case count now includes nearly 100 people in 32 states, with Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio having the highest number of illnesses reported. Two people have died in Minneso |
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HealthDay
13 November at 04.45 PM
Babies Are Contracting Salmonella After Handling Pet Food, FDA WarnsTwo federal health agencies are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to dog food that has sickened seven people in seven states, nearly all of them infants.On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of Victor Hi-Pro Plus dry dog food, a brand tied to the outbreak, while the U.S. Centers for Disease Contr |
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HealthDay
03 November at 03.36 PM
One in Four Young Sexual-, Gender-Minority Individuals May Experience SyphilisOne-quarter of young sexual and gender minorities (YSGM) have syphilis at some point in their lives, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.Casey D. Xavier Hall, M.P.H., Ph.D., from Florida State University in Tallahassee, and colleagues examined syphilis incidence and prevalence prospect |
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HealthDay
30 October at 09.22 PM
Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 11-15The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held this year from Oct. 11 to 15 in Boston and attracted participants from around the world, including scientists, physicians, and other health care professionals. The conference featured education courses and comprehensive educational programs that focused on the latest advances in the d |
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Medical xPress
30 June at 07.40 AM
Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is 'groundbreaking,' health experts sayIntrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-lasting form of birth control placed in the uterus. Research shows that many people who get IUDs experience moderate to intense pain during the insertion. But it wasn't until recently that providers began to acknowledge this and do something about it. |
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HealthDay
27 June at 03.19 PM
Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy Beneficial for Blood CancersImmunoglobulin replacement therapy (IgRT) is associated with reductions in hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, severe infections, and associated antimicrobial use among real-world patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to a study published online June 21 in Blood Advances.Jacob D. Soum |
Medpage Today
26 June at 04.59 PM
When Was the Last Time You Really Talked With Your Patient?My 10 o'clock patient's name is Maria*. Her chart has three "health maintenance" flags that are bright red, indicating that she is more than 3 years overdue for a mammogram, more than 6 years overdue for a Pap smear, and has... |
Medpage Today
23 June at 09.21 PM
Novel Triple-Hormone Agonist Boosts Beta-Cell Function in T2DORLANDO -- An investigational triple-hormone receptor agonist improved metabolic profiles of people with obesity with or without type 2 diabetes, an exploratory biomarker analysis of a phase II trial found. After 36 weeks... |
Medpage Today
22 June at 06.00 PM
Fenofibrate Slows Diabetic Retinopathy ProgressionORLANDO -- The cholesterol drug fenofibrate reduced progression of early eye disease among diabetes patients, the LENS trial showed. The fibrate reduced progression of early diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy by a relative... |
Medpage Today
22 June at 06.00 PM
Preventing Surgical-Site Infections; Drugs Go Head to Head for Ischemic StrokeTTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center... |
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Medical xPress
22 June at 05.20 PM
Lawsuit could challenge trust in Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugsThe manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court. |
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HealthDay
21 June at 03.38 PM
Overall Prevalence of Being Up-to-Date With Lung Cancer Screening Is LowThe overall prevalence of up-to-date (UTD) lung cancer screening (LCS) was low in 2022, with prevalence increasing with age and number of comorbidities, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Priti Bandi, Ph.D., from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, and colleagues estimated the contemporary preval |
Medpage Today
13 June at 06.56 PM
Upping Immunotherapy Activity; A Win for Lung Screening; Looming Drug Price Break?Finding a way to dissociate the activity of effector T cells from regulatory T cells could make immune checkpoint inhibitors more effective in the 60% of melanoma patients who do not benefit or develop resistance to the drugs... |
Medpage Today
08 June at 04.00 PM
Here Are the Top Supreme Court Health Cases to WatchBy early July, the Supreme Court will release its most controversial rulings for the 2023-2024 term. The Court's 6-3 conservative supermajority has already overturned Roe v. Wade, sharply limited affirmative action, expanded... |