It is well recognized that people who work night shifts, or who travel across time zones frequently, are more likely to become overweight or to suffer from gut inflammation. There has been considerable research aimed at trying to understand the underlying mechanisms that link the brain’s circadian clock, which acts in response to the daylight [...]
New research presented yesterday at IDWeek 2019 indicates that nearly 4% of the patients given antibiotics unnecessarily before dental procedures experience serious adverse events, including allergic reactions and emergency room visits. The findings are a follow-up to a study published in May that found that nearly 81% of antibiotics prescribed before dental procedures are unnecessary. [...]
In its latest snapshot of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) said there’s a clear shift away from densely populated urban areas toward sparsely populated rural areas. And in other developments, Tanzanian health officials again denied covering up Ebola cases, Hong Kong health officials have isolated a [...]
EAST LANSING, MI. (WILX) — The bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease has been detected on Michigan State University’s campus. MSU officials confirmed levels of Legionella bacteria were detected Thursday at the university’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. As of 4 p.m. Friday, there were no cases of humans or animals infected with the bacteria or disease, MSU spokeswoman [...]
Abstract Touching contaminated surfaces might lead to the spread of pathogens, i.e. the fomite transmission route. Although hand and surface hygiene practises are potentially important non‐pharmaceutical interventions for the fomite route, the two interventions have been mostly studied separately in the literature. Read more… The post Hand hygiene and surface cleaning should be paired for [...]
Structured Summary Background Smartphones used in clinical settings harbour potentially pathogenic bacteria, and this may pose an infection risk. Previous studies have relied on culture-based methods. Aim To characterize the quantity and diversity of microbial contamination of hospital staff smartphones using culture-dependent and culture-independent methods. To determine the prevalence of antibiotic resistant potential pathogens. To [...]
A task force of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) have released a statement on severe asthma exacerbations in adult patients. The statement includes a definition of severe exacerbations, data regarding available and emerging therapies to prevent exacerbations, and priorities for future research. The full statement [...]
Many of us dealt with bullies growing up. My own experience with bullying started in first grade when the class bully pushed me into a ditch on my walk home. Thankfully, my protective older brother came to the rescue and confronted him. Unfortunately, bullying doesn’t always stop once we become adults. And whether it’s a [...]
KEY POINTS Rabobank said in a report it expects China’s pork production to fall by 10% to 15% in 2020, on top of a 25% drop in 2019. The country’s pig herd fell by half in the first eight months of 2019, and will likely shrink by 55% by year end, it said. China’s total consumption [...]
What Is Asthma? Asthma is a long-term problem in the tubes that carry air into your lungs that can make it hard for you to breathe. These airways get so narrow that air can’t move freely. It can cause serious wheezing and breathlessness, known as asthma attacks. There’s no cure, but most people can control [...]
