Health
The current Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species has reached over 4,000 confirmed cases, making it the second-largest and fastest-growing epidemic on record, according to Democratic Republic of Congo health officials who declared the outbreak on 15 May. The World Health Organization subsequently declared the emergency a public health emergency of international concern on … Read more
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin and St. James’s Hospital have demonstrated that dexamethasone, a commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory steroid, reduces harmful inflammation triggered by Mycobacterium avium without weakening the ability of human immune cells to control the infection, according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Understanding Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease and Treatment Challenges … Read more
Confirmed Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpassed 2,011 on Tuesday, amid an institute report citing 4,381 confirmed cases across five provinces. Public health officials call it the fastest-spreading outbreak on record, fueled by delayed detection, regional conflict, and severe medical supply shortages. The Democratic Republic of Congo faces its 17th Ebola epidemic, … Read more
Researchers at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) are developing inhaler technologies designed for young children and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who cannot generate the deep, strong breath required by standard medical devices, according to project leader. Traditional inhalers often leave substantial medication trapped inside the device or deposited in the patient’s mouth … Read more
The ubiquity of the three-sets-of-ten-reps weightlifting protocol stems from mid-20th-century orthopedic rehabilitation rather than modern exercise physiology, according to fitness historians and exercise experts. While gym-goers frequently default to the 3×10 routine, physical culture historian Conor Heffernan and exercise physiologist Tom Holland note that its survival is driven largely by simplicity rather than unique biological … Read more
Warming ocean waters are driving the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus up the Eastern seaboard as far north as Massachusetts, according to Dr. William Schaffner, a professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Division of Infectious Diseases. People with liver disease or compromised immune systems face the greatest danger from the pathogen, which can infect the … Read more
High-protein diets can increase the workload on human kidneys by raising acids and waste products that require filtration, according to nephrologist Dr. Juan Calle of the Cleveland Clinic. While trendy eating plans emphasize high protein intake, individuals with underlying health conditions or advancing age face increased filtration stress, as noted by medical specialists. How High-Protein … Read more
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a nationwide recall of generic dabigatran etexilate blood thinner products distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals is not expected to cause serious health harm. The federal agency classified the action as a Class III recall on August 5, indicating its lowest risk level after testing at the 12-month storage … Read more
Shift workers face a 23% higher incidence rate of influenza-like illness and acute respiratory infection episodes compared to non-shift workers, according to a prospective cohort study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health. Researchers tracked 396 hospital employees to evaluate whether sleep, physical activity, and diet explain why irregular hours leave healthcare … Read more
Chronic kidney disease risk increases significantly after unilateral nephrectomy for patients facing advanced age, diabetes mellitus, lower preoperative kidney function, and radical nephrectomy, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Scientific Reports by Yan and colleagues. The comprehensive study evaluated 26 cohort studies involving 13,321 patients to establish clear preoperative and surgical predictors … Read more