Neglected Tropical Diseases

RPA technology processes thousands of S/S requests through a single sign-on platform, streamlining the process while reducing labor cost.  TUSTIN, Calif. , Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- pVerify, Inc, the leader in all-payer real-time patient insurance eligibility via API and cloud-based portal services for Medical, Dental, and Vision Providers releases pVerify Connect with their signature Same or Similar Claim History Solution and real-time Eligibility verifications. Continue Reading Same or Similar, a flexible 5-year range of Medicare Claims History, allows users to submit thousands of requests at a time through a SOC2 Compliant single sign-on platform resulting in reduced labor and increased shipments. The solution includes interpretation flags, further replacing manual interpretation with automated conclusions that solidify accurate billing. pVerify releases Salesforce App for Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers Tweet this ...

Abstract CAR-T cell therapy is an effective cancer therapy for multiple refractory/relapsed hematologic malignancies but is associated with substantial toxicity, including Immune Effector Cell Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS). Improved detection and assessment of ICANS could improve management and allow greater utilization of CAR-T cell therapy, however, an objective, specific biomarker has not been identified. We hypothesized that the severity of ICANS can be quantified based on patterns of abnormal brain activity seen in electroencephalography (EEG) signals. We conducted a retrospective observational study of 120 CAR-T cell therapy patients who had received EEG monitoring. We determined a daily ICANS grade for each patient through chart review. We used visually assessed EEG features and machine learning techniques to develop the Visual EEG-Immune Effector Cell Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (VE-ICANS) score and assessed the association between VE-ICANS and ICANS. We also ...

DUBLIN--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The "Global Oxygen Concentrators Market, By Type (Portable v/s Stationary), By Technology (Continuous Flow, Pulse Flow, Continuous/Pulse Flow), By Flow-rate (0-5l/min, 5-10l/min, Above 10l/min), By Application, By End Users, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Oxygen Concentrators Market stood at USD 2409.36 million in 2020 and is expected to grow at a steady rate of 4.38% during the forecast period. This can be ascribed to the growing prevalence of chronic respiratory disorders and other chronic diseases including COPD, lung cancer, strokes, among others. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study report, there were around 251 million cases of COPD globally in 2016 which have significantly increased the demand for oxygen concentrators. Over the years, COPD has become the fourth largest cause of death across the globe and is proje...

Amoxicillin, an antibiotic commonly used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, particularly in children, is in short supply nationwide as demand for the drug increases. The FDA placed the medication on its drug shortages list last month, but parents and caregivers are starting to feel the impact, asking for advice on social media over concerns their children may not get the treatment they need. Some are seeking alternatives to help with bronchitis, ear infections, and strep throat, among other illnesses. Sometimes known as the "pink stuff" because one version is a bubblegum-flavored liquid, amoxicillin is a household staple for some families. It's usually the drug of choice for ear infections and other common problems in children. The shortage, which is only affecting the liquid form of the drug, is expected to last several months, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Amoxicillin also comes in chewable tablet, capsule, and tablet form. "Multiple pha...

Study design From August 2019 to August 2020, we recruited adults 18 years of age or older presenting to Mubende and Arua Regional Referral Hospitals (RRHs) emergency or outpatient departments designated to be hospitalized with a measured or reported temperature ≥ 38.0 °C occurring within the past 48 h or a clinical history consistent with fever within 48 h of presentation. There were 255 participants consecutively screened with 97 enrolled at Mubende RRH and 35 enrolled at Arua RRH (Additional file 1: Figure S1). Participants with COVID-19 diagnoses were in separate designated areas, required scarce personal protective equipment, and were not enrolled. Exclusion criteria included being hospitalized for ≥ 72 h, receipt of antibiotics, previous participation in the study, being a prisoner, and being a psychiatric patient. Study setting The two tertiary care hospitals were chosen as study sites because both sites are located in regions with di...

Consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday and another record $11.3 billion on Cyber Monday, according to the most recent data from Adobe. So far this November, consumers have spent $107.7 billion online overall, up nearly 10% from last year. Yet roughly 60% of Americans were living paycheck to paycheck heading into the month. "Shoppers are continuing to spend despite inflation and economic headwinds," said Tom McGee, president and CEO of ICSC, the largest trade association for the retail real estate industry.   As high prices continue to weigh on most households' financial standing, more shoppers are relying heavily on credit cards and flexible payment plans to make their purchases. More from Personal Finance: Reasons to say 'no' to a store credit card this holiday How to score a charitable tax break on Giving Tuesday Inflation boosts U.S. household spending by $433 a month But ...

Bacterial meningitis in infants is a life-threatening illness that survives significant neurological sequelae that remain in survivors. The current diagnostic gold standard for meningitis is bacterial isolation from culture or molecular diagnostics in the cerebrospinal fluid. The decision for antibiotics therapy before bacterial detection is made on microscopic and biochemical findings in the cerebrospinal fluid, however, some patient shows no microscopic finding and pleocytosis at the initial cerebrospinal fluid analysis. Herein, we report a case of late-onset group B Streptococcus serotype Ib meningitis that could be introduced with timelier antibiotic therapy even in the absence of pleocytosis without the detection of bacteria on smear at the initial CSF analysis. Introduction Bacterial meningitis in infants is a life-threatening illness that survives significant neurological sequelae that remain in survivors. The clinical picture of acute bacterial meni...

Pitted keratolysis is a bacterial infection of the skin that affects the soles of the feet or the palms of the hands. People with physical jobs that require them to wear enclosed footwear for extended periods, such as those working as farmers or soldiers, may be more likely to develop the infection because bacteria thrive in dark, moist conditions. In this article, learn more about pitted keratolysis, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment. Share on Pinterest Pitted keratolysis can affect both the feet and hands. Image credit: Evan Saap, 2016 Pitted keratolysis is a bacterial infection of the skin. It can affect the palms of the hands and, more commonly, the soles of the feet, particularly the weight-bearing areas. This infection causes small depressions, or pits, in the top layer of the skin. It can also lead to a bad smell. Pitted keratolysis usually affects people who wear enclosed warm footwear for long periods, including soldiers, sailors, and athletes. It also tends to be ...