Un hombre de Florida muere por una infección con una ameba comecerebros
VIERNES, 3 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una ameba comecerebros ha acabado con la vida de un hombre de Florida, informan las autoridades de salud estatales.El hombre podría haber adquirido esta infección, que es muy rara, tras enjuagarse los se…
Learn MoreLa muerte de un bebé se vincula con un extractor de leche contaminado, según los CDC
VIERNES, 3 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La bacteria Cronobacter sakazakii de un extractor de leche contaminado provocó una infección que acabó con la vida de un bebé el año pasado, anunciaron el jueves las autoridades de salud federales de EE….
Learn More1 in 4 U.S. Parents Lied About a Child’s COVID Status
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Public health officials offered a lot of advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 early in the pandemic, but some parents apparently tuned it out.About 1 in 4 misled others about their child’s COVID status, va…
Learn MoreNexletol Could Be Alternative Cholesterol Med for Folks Who Can’t Take Statins
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Not everyone can tolerate statins to reduce their high cholesterol, but now a new study finds the medication bempedoic acid (Nexletol) reduced the combined rate of bad cardiovascular events by 13%. “We’re ver…
Learn MorePresident Biden Has Skin Cancer Removed From Chest, No Further Treatment Needed
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A lesion that was found and removed from President Joe Biden’s chest during his recent physical was determined to be a common type of skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma.“All cancerous tissue was successf…
Learn MoreWalgreens Will Not Sell Abortion Pills in 20 Republican States
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) – After receiving a warning letter from Republican attorneys general in 20 states, Walgreens said it does not plan to distribute abortion pills in those states – even in the ones where abortion is still legal.The…
Learn MoreFollowing Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeru…
Learn MoreFollowing Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeru…
Learn MoreTonsillectomies Can Be Tougher for Kids With Developmental Delays
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children who have developmental delays may be at greater risk for complications after a tonsillectomy, researchers report.“This elevated risk of complications should be included in pre-operative counseling and…
Learn MoreTonsillectomies Can Be Tougher for Kids With Developmental Delays
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children who have developmental delays may be at greater risk for complications after a tonsillectomy, researchers report.“This elevated risk of complications should be included in pre-operative counseling and…
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