Salmonella Infections in 6 States Linked to Papa Murphy’s Raw Cookie Dough
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday that a salmonella outbreak involving 18 people in six states has been linked to Papa Murphy’s raw cookie doughTwo individuals were hospitaliz…
Learn MoreLow Risk of Recurrent Thrombotic Events After COVID-19-Linked VTE
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with COVID-19-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) have low risk of recurrent thrombotic events, and the risk is similar to that seen in patients with VTE provoked by hospitalization for other acut…
Learn MorePhysical Activity Affects Flu, Pneumonia Mortality
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aerobic activity, even below the recommended level, is associated with lower influenza and pneumonia mortality, while there is a J-shaped association for muscle-strengthening activity, according to a study pub…
Learn MoreSteroid Hydrocortisone Alone May Not Cut Death Risk From Septic Shock: Study
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that while hydrocortisone on its own may not prevent death from sepsis, it can improve survival when combined with other steroids while eliminating the need for vasopressor drugs.Vasopressor …
Learn MoreAnother Death, More Cases of Vision Loss Linked to Tainted Eye Drops
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cases of vision loss and deaths are mounting in an investigation into eye drops contaminated with a rare strain of the drug-resistant bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.In all, four people have died, with one new…
Learn MoreNuevas pistas sobre por qué algunas personas suprimen el VIH sin fármacos
VIERNES, 19 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Algunos pacientes con VIH son naturalmente capaces de mantener el virus del todo bajo control sin ninguna ayuda medicinal, un fenómeno que ha intrigado a los científicos durante décadas. Una investigació…
Learn MoreLung Transplants From COVID-19-Positive Donors May Be Feasible
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Carefully selected lung transplants from COVID-19-positive donors have similar early posttransplant outcomes as transplants from COVID-19-negative donors, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of…
Learn MoreExtended Antibiotic Prophylaxis Not Beneficial After Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients undergoing postmastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR), extended antibiotic prophylaxis (EAP) does not prevent infection, admission, reoperation, or explantation rates, according to a study publish…
Learn MoreEl virus de la viruela símica se puede replicar durante días en las superficies, según un estudio
JUEVES, 18 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La mayoría de los casos de viruela símica se propagan a través del contacto de piel con piel, pero es posible contraer el virus mediante el contacto con una superficie contaminada en una vivienda o en una…
Learn MoreUn panel de la FDA votará sobre la primera vacuna contra el VSR en el embarazo para proteger a los bebés
JUEVES, 18 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un panel de asesores de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU. está evaluando la primera vacuna contra el VSR diseñada para proteger a los bebés.Un comité de expertos independiente…
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