Neglected Tropical Diseases

July is Group B Strep Awareness month ( Group B streptococcus) also known as GBS, and it's more than likely something you've never heard of, yet it is in fact a very common bacteria that is found in the gastrointestinal tract - which is your gut, the vagina and the urethra of all sexes, and of any age. You won't have any symptoms, it's just there. It's a bacteria that is around no matter where in the world you live, and it is present in both the developed and developing world, and can be passed on by kissing and close physical contact. If you are not pregnant, you don't need to worry about GBS, as it's when someone is pregnant and GBS is present that there may be complications. Group B Strep generally won't cause you or your baby any harm, but around 1 in every 5-10 (so around 20-40%) women actually carry this bacteria , and if it's not treated, GBS can be harmful to babies as they may become unwell as it passes from the mother to the baby during l...

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MILWAUKEE — Many people are asking their doctors for a prescription of ivermectin. What You Need To Know Some believe ivermectin will help treat or prevent COVID-19 Doctors are warning against using the medicine Ivermectin is not authorized or approved by FDA for prevention or treatment of COVID-19.  According to the FDA, side effects for people who use the drug include skin rash, nausea and vomiting Some believe it will help treat or prevent COVID-19 infection but Wisconsin doctors tell us that's not the case. Spectrum News 1 talked with Dr. Todd Mahr, an allergist-immunologist with Gundersen Health System, to get his advice for Wisconsinities.  Dr. Mahr stressed that people should not be using this drug to treat COVID-19. "Ivermectin is mainly used to treat parasitic infections, primarily in animals," explained Mahr. He also said ivermectin is not authorized or approved by FDA for prevention or tr...

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Cold, Flu and COVID-19 are all respiratory viruses that may differ in their degree of risks, but are transmitted in the same way. The infectious transmission either takes place in the form of droplets or is airborne in nature. SARS-COV-2, influenza flu or a common cold is spread through large droplets and causes infections in the respiratory route either directly by contact or through a contaminated surface. However, while a cold or a flu fades away in a matter of a few days, COVID can have a long lasting impact. Vector-borne, monsoon diseases often are accompanied by high-fever, fatigue, joint and muscle pain, which are extremely prevalent in COVID-19 too. Respiratory complications like dry cough, sore throat, loss of sense of smell and taste are all symptoms of COVID-19, which are less likely to be found in dengue patients and those suffering with malaria. Viral fever and other diseases like typhoid and cholera also trigger fever, muscle and joint pain, fatigue and weakness, chills, ...

Operating rooms are getting more crowded. Along with surgeons, nurses and other personnel, space needs to be made for more robots and other advanced diagnostic imaging and surgical equipment. Having more equipment in the rooms also means more sterilization needs to keep patient infections down. Cleaning the equipment between each procedure is an option. Another is to use protective barriers that are replaced after each procedure, which reduces the wear and tear and also takes less time. ...

Patient lifts can be extremely helpful—but it's vital for everyone's safety to use them correctly, experts agree. Consider these tips for using one at home. Getting Started Before using a patient lift, you should be professionally trained. Often, the medical supply company that delivers your lift can show you how to use it. Otherwise, contact a local home health company that can help you learn to operate the equipment at home. There are also YouTube videos that provide tutorials online. As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) points out, patients can fall from lifts, causing injuries like head trauma and fractures, and even death. For this reason, it's important to receive training—and do lots of practice runs—before operating a Hoyer lift. Beyond training, the most important thing to know "is that it should be operated by two or more people," says Cugasi. "No one should do it by themselves." You also need to prepare the environment ahead o...

Other mobility products that are considered durable medical equipment include walkers, crutches, canes, and knee scooters. One thing to note about knee walkers and knee scooters, although Medicare benefits through Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) can cover the costs of renting or purchasing durable medical equipment (DME), a knee scooter does not meet the program's requirements for Medicare Part B coverage. Medicare Advantage plan or dual-eligibility with Medicaid may offer additional coverage options that help with the cost of a knee-walker, but that depends on the individual insurance. Adblock test (Why?)

Quipt Home Medical (NASDAQ: QIPT) is a U.S.-based leader in the home medical equipment industry focusing on end-to-end respiratory care and providing in-home monitoring medical equipment, supplies and services to patients. Quipt offers a variety of medical products and services, including daily and ambulatory aides, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, home ventilation and respiratory equipment rental. Now, Quipt has announced a new phase of expansion. It recently closed on a strategic acquisition of business with operations in Missouri. The business has a diverse payor mix and a wide range of traditional durable medical equipment products. Most significantly, this business has reported unaudited 12-month annual revenues of approximately $5.5 million. This development is incredibly significant for Quipt, and represents new opportunities for the healthcare company. This acquisition will give Quipt access to 3 locations, 15,000 new active patients, 1,500 additional referring physicians...

One thing is clear - it's not the Kawasaki disease we're familiar with or a viral disease more  often seen during the summer months. "There's still a lot to learn about this illness," said Dr. Arthur Gran, an infectious disease specialist at St. Peter's Health Partners. Multi-system inflammatory syndrome is what Dr. Arthur Gran is talking about. It's been diagnosed in about 150 children in the late stages of recovery from COVID-19. The infectious disease specialist says while many symptoms overlap with traditional Kawasaki disease, this new syndrome is far more dangerous. "Kawasaki disease is not usually associated with severe illness and many kids aren't even hospitalized for it," said Dr. Gran. However, they are often hospitalized with this new syndrome. "It can lead to circulatory collapse when your blood pressure drops low. It can lead to kidney failure. It can lead to neurologic chances, seizures, an...

DALLAS — The pandemic has opened a new perspective for many Texans when it comes to finding a happy work-life balance. Since June 2020 thousands of Americans have changed the direction of their career to seek out more fulfilling opportunities.  What You Need To Know Baylab USA is gearing up to start production around the clock to meet the spike in demand More than 10 million medical grade masks and respirators are produced on a weekly basis at the warehouse The company says they've been able to source raw material from other US suppliers in order to keep costs down In North Texas, employees are feeling a strong sense of pride at a mask production facility that opened last August. With the delta variant keeping COVID-19 cases on the rise, masks are once again the new hot commodity in stores. Baylab USA is gearing up to start production around the clock to meet the spike in demand.   "It's very rewarding. It...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - After being hospitalized with COVID-19, former patients are turning to local medical suppliers for oxygen tanks, breathing devices and other health related supplies. Midstate Medical Services in Montgomery is selling more breathing machines, or nebulizers, than ever before. "We've seen the biggest increase, I guess, in the nebulizers for medication for breathing," President Richard Cherry said. "It is connected with the COVID." Cherry said the shop is selling 20 to 30 a month to aid those with respiratory issues. The devices turn prescribed medicine into a mist that can be inhaled. Midstate Medical Services said the machines help open people's lungs, those struggling to breathe. "I've had several people that have, like they get over the COVID part but then they develop pneumonia," Cherry said. "I've heard that several times." In addition to helping former coronavirus patients recover, medical supply stor...

In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine has spread to 196 countries and regions, and its unique value has been recognized by the world. Through 30 years of clinical experience, Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill in Wuhan Dr.lee's TCM Clinic has a significant effect on treating chronic nonbacterial prostatitis. This press release was orginally distributed by ReleaseWire Los Angeles, CA — (ReleaseWire) — 08/09/2021 — The sixth Summer Summit of the World Congress of Chinese Medicine kicked off in Changchun on July 31. The summit has a history spanning thousands of years, and people from around the world are learning how traditional Chinese medicine is being applied to treat coronavirus patients. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-08-01/Traditional-Chinese-medicine-used-to-treat-coronavirus-patients-12nfEbheImY/index.html Traditional Chinese medicine can prevent and treat coronavirus. It will also be widely used in some chronic diseases, such as chronic prostatitis, especia...

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Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a serious human pandemic. It is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is believed to have been transmitted to humans from wild animals, possibly sold in the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in China. 1 The genome of SARS-CoV-2 has 85% similarity with bat coronavirus, and it is generally assumed that bats were the primary source of infection, and that the virus was transmitted to humans through unknown intermediary animals in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. 1 Person-to-person transmission is efficient, with multiple clusters reported. Transmission of the virus happens mainly through respiratory droplets and close contact, as well as through aerosol transmission in relatively closed environments for a long time through exposure to high concentrations of aerosol. 2 The mean reproductive number (R 0 ) for COVID-19 is estimated to be 3.28, which exceeds WHO estimates of 1.4–2.5. 3 Clinically,...