These improvements suggest that the Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements are helping hospitals improve how they manage sepsis, aiming to lead to better outcomes for patients.| MedicalResearch.com | CDC Releases Progress and Opportunities from Sepsis Cor...
Ciprofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic sold under the brand name Cipro. This generic antibiotic is available as a liquid solution, oral tablet, or intravenous solution and is FDA approved to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, from urinary tract infections (UTIs) and infectious diarrhea to pneumonia and intra-abdominal infections. While mixing alcohol and ciprofloxacin […] The post Is it safe to drink alcohol on ciprofloxacin? appeared first on The Checkup.| The Checkup
Biotechnology company Moderna has announced promising results from its massive Phase 3 trial testing an mRNA vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults. The data indicates the vaccine is nearly 84% effective at preventing moderate disease and the company expects to file for US…| New Atlas
After decades of research a long-awaited vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may finally be here. Preliminary Phase 3 data has revealed maternal immunization with a new vaccine delivered extraordinary protection from severe disease in babies across their first few months of life.| New Atlas
Oysters can be risky to eat raw, but what microbes are actually responsible? Is there more to it than just chance? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Rachel Diner, Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis researching aquatic microbes, to find out. Here, we discuss the hidden world of bacteria in oysters, exploring the … The post Are Oysters Safe to Eat Raw? Understanding the Microbes and Risks: Dr. Rachel Diner appeared first on Joyful Microbe.| Joyful Microbe
Discover the key lab tests that may help you identify the root cause of your Hashimoto's condition!| Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD
A few years after the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic doctors around the world began to notice an increase in new Parkinson’s disease cases. This link between viral infection and increased Parkinson’s risk has been an ongoing mystery to scientists for well over a century. And the association isn’t just…| New Atlas
As unspent antibiotics pass from our bodies into the environment, they contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Scientists are addressing this problem with a new technology which causes such drugs to only become active upon exposure to green light.| New Atlas
When a patient receives a titanium artificial hip, there's always the risk of an infection developing at the interface between the metal and the bone. A new implant-coating process, however, is intended to greatly reduce that risk.| New Atlas
A three-year study has found robust evidence that one particular vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) offers older adults long-term protection against the infection, even if efficacy wanes from season to season. Despite this, just a single dose cut serious illness by nearly two thirds, and…| New Atlas
I’d like to share 6 root causes behind leaky gut and autoimmunity. Once addressed, many people are able to put their Hashimoto's condition into remission!| Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD
Two months shy of the fifth anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic, the US has recorded its first human death as a result of avian influenza H5N1 infection. The unidentified Louisiana man contracted the virus through contact with infected wild and domestic birds on his property in…| New Atlas
Black seed oil has been touted as a “cure for everything except for death!” - so can it be beneficial for Hashimoto's? Read on to find out more!| Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD
Infections of shingles and cold sores were found to be associated with AQP4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.| Neuromyelitis News
Two hospitals in Barcelona, the Clínic and Bellvitge, have launched Spain's first Fecal Microbiota Bank. We step into the fecal microbiota transfer units of both hospitals to learn how they operate and meet some of the donors.| Gut Microbiota for Health
Find out more about the link between how oral bacteria can alter the balance between health and disease beyond the oral cavity.| Gut Microbiota for Health
Gastritis is a condition caused by inflammation in the lining of the stomach. How is it diagnosed, treated & managed? Read on to find out.| SelfDecode Health
Peptic ulcers can cause significant pain, anxiety & decreased quality of life. How are they diagnosed, treated & managed? Read on to find out.| SelfDecode Health