Neglected Tropical Diseases

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Mass drug administration of ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine, plus albendazole compared with diethylcarbamazine plus albendazole for reduction of lymphatic filariasis endemicity in Papua New Guinea: a cluster-randomised trial    The Lancet

New Jersey, United States – Medical Oxygen Cylinder Market report offers a comprehensive analysis of growth trends prevailing in the global business domain. This report also provides definitive data concerning market, size, commercialization aspects and revenue forecast of the industry. In addition, the study explicitly highlights the competitive status of key players within the projection timeline while focusing on their portfolio and regional expansion endeavors. The Global Medical Oxygen Cylinder Market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 6.76% by 2029. Medical oxygen cylinder is the tempered steel containers that are used to keep oxygen at high pressure. Oxygen cylinders are generally used for medical or diagnostic purposes. It contains oxygen at high pressure or liquid form and is used at times of medical emergency. Oxygen cylinders also come in various sizes depending on the usage. Get a Sample Copy (Including FULL TOC, Graphs, and Tables) of this report: https:...

Peter Bergen is CNN's national security analyst, a vice president at New America and a professor of practice at Arizona State University. He is the senior editor of the Coronavirus Daily Brief and author of the forthcoming paperback "The Cost of Chaos: The Trump Administration and the World." The opinions expressed here are his own. Read more opinion at CNN. (CNN) After more than two years, the United States has now passed the tragic milestone of a million Covid-19-related deaths -- and the pandemic is not remotely done. To learn more about where we are in the deadliest pandemic in American history, I spoke with Michael Osterholm, who has publicly warned of the dangers of a global pandemic for more than a decade and half and was a member of Joe Biden's Covid task force during the presidential transition. Osterholm said Covid-19 keeps firing "210-mph curveballs" at us and anyone who tries to predict what will happen in the coming months is using a crystal b...

Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that we all have on our skin, in our nose, and all over our bodies. It doesn't always cause a problem, but when this bacteria is out of balance in the body it can lead to infections. Staphylococcal blepharitis is a type of blepharitis caused by the staphylococcus bacteria. This infection accounts for up to a third of all cases of blepharitis, which causes inflammation and irritation of the eyelid. In this article, we'll discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatments of staphylococcal blepharitis. Oscar Wong / Getty Images Types of Staphylococcal Blepharitis Staphylococcal blepharitis refers to blepharitis that is caused by the staphylococcus bacteria. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid, often caused by bacteria or blocked oil glands. What Are Staph Infections? Staphylococcus infections, or staph infections, generically describe infections caused by one of more than 30 ty...

A hospital or medical clinic might be the last place you'd expect to pick up a nasty infection, but approximately 1.7 million Americans do each year, resulting in nearly 100,000 deaths from infection-related complications and roughly $30 billion in direct medical costs. The biggest culprits, experts say -- accounting for two-thirds of these infections -- are medical devices like catheters, stents, heart valves and pacemakers, whose surfaces often become covered with harmful bacterial films. But a novel surface treatment developed by a UCLA-led team of scientists could help improve the safety of these devices and ease the economic burden on the health care system. The new approach, tested in both laboratory and clinical settings, involves depositing a thin layer of what is known as zwitterionic material on the surface of a device and permanently binding that layer to the underlying substrate using ultraviolet light irradiation. The resulting barrier prevents bacteria and other p...

Overview Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection occurs when H. pylori bacteria infect your stomach. This usually happens during childhood. A common cause of stomach ulcers (peptic ulcers), H. pylori infection may be present in more than half the people in the world. Most people don't realize they have H. pylori infection because they never get sick from it. If you develop signs and symptoms of a peptic ulcer, your health care provider will probably test you for H. pylori infection. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer) or the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer). H. pylori infection is treated with antibiotics. Products & Services Symptoms Most people with H. pylori infection will never have any signs or symptoms. It's not clear why many people don't have symptoms. But some people may b...

27-05-2022 | Schurter | Power Schurter has expanded its EC12 series with a version for snap-in mounting. The new variant is created to save panel space otherwise taken by a mounting flange. It also delivers quick and easy, well-secured installation. The compact series has the same integrated features as the flange mount version: IEC C20 appliance inlet, high-performance single-stage filter and power switch – with or without illumination. Alternatively, it offers snap arms developed to ensure a tight fit as they mount to the panel simultaneously. This provides a high-quality electrical contact to the panel, which optimises the filtering and shielding effect. The EC12 filter series is offered as a standard or medical M5/M80 version and is employed in devices particularly sensitive to interference. This incorporates IT or telecom systems according to IEC 92368-1 and medical equipment according to IEC 60601-1. Filter versions with increased s...

Cloudy urine is usually a sign of dehydration or an infection like a UTI or STI. Cloudy urine can also be a side effect of your diet or if you're taking certain medications. In rare cases, cloudy urine may be a sign of bladder cancer. Your pee probably varies slightly in color day-to-day depending on what you ate and how much water you drank, and those small changes are perfectly normal.  As long as your urine is clear to slightly yellow in color and largely transparent, you needn't worry. However, if your urine suddenly appears cloudy or milky, it's time to contact a healthcare provider.  "Any time there's any change in color or appearance, that's cause for seeking medical attention," says Aria Olumi, MD, chief of urology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, at Bos...

Cape Cod Times Broken vase puts husband in doghouse Dear Write to Know : Hello. My wife recently inherited an early 19th-century china vase that was converted into a lamp during the Victorian era. It is an item that she treasures. I purchased a new shade for the lamp and while I was "trying it on for size" on our soapstone counter, it fell over and broke. The whole body cracked and 2 large pieces, along with a few chips, have detached. I am looking for someone on Cape who does fine china restoration and repair. I need to get out of the doghouse, lol. Any help with finding an expert to make this heirloom look like it did when it arrived at our home, just a few short weeks ago, will be greatly appreciated. K.V. , Harwich Port Dear K.V. : Stephen Harry Silverman of Stephen Harry Woodworks in Yarmouth Port said he can evaluate your broken china vase if you send photos. To see samples of his work, visit his website at stephenharry.com. He can also be reached at 978-394-2554 or ema...

Nontuberculous mycobacterial infections are often accompanied by high levels of drug resistance. Often, combination therapy approaches are needed to combat the opportunistic pathogen associated with these infections. Omadacycline (OMC) is a novel aminomethylcycline antibiotic that is currently FDA approved for both acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. A large team of investigators wanted to measure how effective this novel antibiotic might be against nontuberculous mycobacterial infections. As such, they performed multicenter, retrospective, observational study conducted from January 2020 to March 30, 2022. They included patients 18 years of age or older that received omadacycline for nontuberculous mycobacteria infections within 72 hours of diagnosis. In terms of primary outcomes, they were looking at clinical failure, defined as all-cause mortality, persistence or re-emergence of infection during or after therapy, and escalati...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] SCAN acquires The Residentialist Group to launch new home health provider, Homebase Medical    FierceHealthcare

Xinxin Li, 1– 3 Yibao Chen, 1– 3 Shuang Wang, 1– 3 Xiaochao Duan, 1– 3 Fenqiang Zhang, 1– 3 Aizhen Guo, 1– 3 Pan Tao, 1– 3 Huanchun Chen, 1– 3 Xiangmin Li, 1– 3 Ping Qian 1– 3 1 State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, People's Republic of China; 2 College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, People's Republic of China; 3 Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, the Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, People's Republic of China Correspondence: Ping Qian, Tel +86-27-87282608, Fax +86-27-87282608, Email [email protected] Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important zoonotic pathogen worldwide. Infections due to MRSA are associated with higher mortality rates compared with methicillin-susceptible S. aureus . Meanwhile, bacteriophages have bee...