The appropriate use of existing antibiotics and the development of new antibiotics targeting drug-resistant infections can slow the emergence, spread, and consequences of antimicrobial resistance (AMR); however, antibiotic research and development (R&D) has not responded to the urgent need for new antibiotics. Antibiotics are costly to produce and their low prices and restricted use do not make their development economical. […]

Viral DNA can be frequently detected in different clinical samples from monkeypox-infected patients, including saliva and semen, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, and the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona. The study, published in Eurosurveillance, contributes to a better understanding of how this emerging disease […]

Un año después de que las autoridades sanitarias emitieran un número récord de alertas por altos niveles de ozono en el Front Range de Colorado, funcionarios federales y estatales tratan de controlar el gas que puede convertir las actividades al aire libre en un riesgo para la salud. Pero las nuevas leyes de Colorado destinadas a mejorar la calidad del […]

Young people face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet. This is the first study to report alcohol risk by geographical region, buy zoloft no prescription canadian pharmacy age, sex, and year. It suggests that global alcohol consumption recommendations should be based on age and location, with the strictest […]

In West Texas, the tiny hospital in Crosbyton has only two beds, and they’re not always occupied. “We rarely admit patients,” said Steve Beck, chief executive of the hospital, which is 40 miles east of Lubbock and serves a town of about 1,500 residents. The hospital has trouble keeping staff, and “we’re lacking in technology and expertise,” he said. And […]

<img class="aligncenter" src="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/800a/2022/outbreaks-from-animals.jpg" alt="Outbreaks from animals in Africa surge by 60% in last decade" title="A medical worker sprays people being discharged from the Island Clinic Ebola treatment center in Monrovia, Liberia, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. The number of outbreaks of diseases that jumped from animals to humans in Africa has jumped by more than 60% in the last decade, […]

Two GOP congressmen have introduced legislation aimed at holding doctors who perform gender transition procedures on minors liable for their actions, says a story reported on KATV.com, concerta risks and benefits among other news sites. The two GOP lawmakers — Rep. Jim Banks (IN) and Sen. Tom Cotton (AR) — introduced the Protecting Minors from Medical Malpractice Act in their […]

In a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers assessed the global succinylation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected host cells.  Study: The global succinylation of SARS-CoV-2–infected host cells reveals drug targets. Image Credit: Jezper/Shutterstock Background While coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines have played a critical role in curbing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, the […]

The number of new coronavirus cases reported worldwide rose for the fifth week in a row while the number of deaths remained relatively stable, the World Health Organization reported Thursday. In the U.N. health agency’s weekly review of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO said there were 5.7 million new infections confirmed last week, marking a 6% increase. There were 9.800 deaths, […]

In a recent study posted to Research Square* and under review at Scientific Reports, researchers observed lower susceptibility of children and adolescents to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.  Study: FamilyCoviDD19 Study: Lower SARS-CoV-2 transmission in children and adolescents compared to adults. Image Credit: Ground Picture/Shutterstock Background Since the early coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, measures have been […]