Communicable diseases
A team of researchers from the Biomedical Primate Research Centre (BPRC) has made a significant breakthrough in the study of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). According to a new study, positron emission tomography (PET) tracers may hold the key to improving the diagnosis and treatment of TB. The study, published in Molecular
Communicable diseases
A team of researchers from the Biomedical Primate Research Centre (BPRC) has made a significant breakthrough in the study of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). According to a new study, positron emission tomography (PET) tracers may hold the key to improving the diagnosis and treatment of TB. The study, published in Molecular
Infection control
A new study on kidney transplants, conducted at the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute & Research Centre in Lahore, Pakistan, has shed light on the importance of preoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis in reducing surgical site infections (SSIs) in kidney transplant donors. The research, published in the Translational Research in Urology journal,
Infection
Research conducted at the Aichi Cancer Center has focused on finding effective ways to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients undergoing head and neck reconstruction for oral cancers. Despite numerous efforts to reduce SSI rates, they have remained high. A new perioperative wound management protocol has been introduced, which
Asthma
Researchers from China have discovered a strong correlation between depression and asthma, with individuals suffering from depression being more likely to develop asthma. The study analyzed data from the 2005 to 2023 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, involving 38,127 participants. The findings suggest that depression increases the risk
Mental health services
Researchers from China have discovered a strong correlation between depression and asthma, with individuals suffering from depression being more likely to develop asthma. The study analyzed data from the 2005 to 2023 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, involving 38,127 participants. The findings suggest that depression increases the risk
Infection
Researchers from William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital have explored the potential of universal gloving to prevent Clostridioides difficile transmission in healthcare settings. According to their study, published in the American Journal of Infection Control, universal gloving may be an effective strategy to prevent the transmission of this infection. However,
Infection
Researchers at the University of Colorado conducted a comprehensive scoping review of 672 studies on engineering infection control interventions to reduce the spread of respiratory infections transmitted through indoor air. The study, funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Epidemics
President Donald Trump's visit to Michigan on Thursday, the home turf of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, is expected to highlight the administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic in a pivotal battleground state. However, the trip comes amidst tensions between Trump and Whitmer, who has emerged as
Epidemics
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will continue to support the World Health Organization (WHO) despite criticism over its relationship with China and its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Trudeau emphasized that Ottawa will be asking hard questions about China's influence on the global
Epidemics
The Canada-U.S. border is set to stay closed to non-essential travel until June 21 as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This decision follows the first restriction on non-essential travel, which was implemented on March 21 for a 30-day period. The closure was extended until May
Epidemics
The nation's capital, Washington D.C., will extend its stay-at-home order and closure of nonessential businesses through June 8, while parts of Maryland and Virginia begin a gradual reopening this weekend. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that the state will move from a stay-home order to a "
