Study Finds Adding Vancomycin to Cefazolin Increases Risk of Infection During Joint Replacement Surgery
Overusing antibiotics during joint replacement surgery can increase the risk of infection, according to a study Millions of people undergo joint replacement surgery each year, and as a preventive measure, cefazolin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, is commonly administered. However, new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that adding vancomycin, an antibiotic often […]
Beware: 3 Abnormal Signs of AIDS Disguised as Skin Problems
Chinese Websites Prohibited from Creating Mirror Sites Chinese websites are now facing restrictions on creating mirror websites, according to recent regulations. The move is aimed at preventing the duplication of online platforms, which can lead to misinformation and other harmful consequences. The ban on mirror sites has been implemented to ensure the integrity and credibility […]
Eight people became infected with leptospirosis in Lviv – ways of transmission
August 21, 2023, 8:22 p.m © unsplash.com This summer, the number of patients diagnosed with leptospirosis has increased significantly. Most of the patients are from the Stryi region, Drohobych, Morshyn. Tamila Aleksanyan, head of the 4th diagnostic department of the Lviv Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital, told about this, ZAXID.NET reports. In particular, now eight people […]
First Case of H1N2v Influenza Virus Infection Reported in the United States
First Case of H1N2v Infection Reported in the United States The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that a case of human infection caused by a new strain of the influenza virus, known as H1N2v, has been reported in the United States. The patient, a resident of Michigan under the age of 18, exhibited symptoms […]
The Link Between Nose Picking and Coronavirus Infection: Study Finds a Correlation
New Study Explores the Correlation Between Nose Picking and COVID-19 Infection The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has urged scientists and researchers to delve deeper into the various ways the virus can be transmitted. Now, a recent study conducted by the Free University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands has shed light on a rather unconventional aspect – […]
Rising Threat: Brain-eating Amoeba’s Expansion in the United States Due to Climate Change
The “brain-eating amoeba,” known as Fowler’s Naegleria fowleri, has caused a string of deaths in the United States. As the climate changes, the habitat of this dangerous amoeba is expanding, leading to an increase in infections and fatalities. According to The Washington Post, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning […]
The Role of T Cells in Regulating Fat and Muscle Loss During Infection: A Study on Trypanosoma Brucei
CD4+ T Cells and CD8+ T Cells Regulate Fat and Muscle Loss during Infection In a recent study published in the scientific journal Cell, researchers from the Salk Institute have uncovered the role of immune cells in regulating fat and muscle loss during infection. The team, led by Salk Professor Janelle Ayres, used a mouse […]
The Urgency of Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance: 5 Reasons Europe and Korea Should Take Action
Title: The Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance: A Growing Concern in Europe The Alarming Reality of Antibiotic Resistance In Europe, antibiotic-resistant bacteria claim the lives of 100 individuals each day, while approximately 800,000 people annually suffer from infections caused by these resilient strains. Worryingly, Korea is also grappling with this global health crisis, prompting the European […]
Predictors of Secondary Culture-Negative Sepsis After Abdominal Surgery Identified by Research Team
▲Professor Kim Eun-young and Lee Gi-ra from St Mary’s Hospital have made a significant breakthrough in the field of postoperative sepsis research. They have developed predictors for secondary culture-negative sepsis in patients who have undergone abdominal surgery. This is crucial information, as even if the initial sepsis test shows a negative result, patients may still […]
[과학을읽다]How did Corona infect 700 million people? – Asian Economy
A research team at Imperial College London, UKCarry out a deliberate infection test on volunteersConfirmation of the existence of a ‘super spreader’Identify severity-infectiousness correlationsHome testing can help prevent the spread of infection 690,468,867 people. As of the 19th, this is the number of COVID-19 virus infections worldwide, as compiled by Worldometer, a global statistics website. […]
