Columbus, OH

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For patients with preoperative iron deficiency anemia (IDA), intravenous (IV) iron treatment is associated with a significant reduction in 30-day postoperative mortality and morbidity compared with red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, according to research published online July 22 in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Preoperative IV Iron Treatment Better for Iron Deficiency Anemia

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Louisiana State

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Adams County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. July 26, 2024 – According to the Darkhorse Press, a late-night raid led by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group resulted in significant drug and firearm seizures, as well as multiple arrests.

Early Morning Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests in Adams County

Afnan Jasim, 14, is thought to be just the ninth person in the world to survive the brain infection.

India teen is rare survivor of brain-eating amoeba

The Opt-Out scheme in Nottingham has already found a number of previously undiagnosed cases.

Hundreds tested for HIV and hepatitis in new scheme

An overview of the complex relationships between herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, cytomegalovirus and HIV. Chronic viral infections from diseases such as between herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus (HPV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can have a serious impact on those with immune systems already compromised by HIV, according to a session held today at the International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany. The session featured three speakers who discussed each of these diseases.

Chronic Viral Infections Common in Those with HIV | AIDS 2024

The Independent

A quarter of women with the most lethal form of ovarian cancer could have the disease caught in its earlier stages by being tested and fast-tracked for specialist care, a study has found.It also meant patients whose cancer had already spread before diagnosis required “relatively straightforward” surgery to remove it.Researchers said they hope the findings will raise awareness for more GPs to test for ovarian cancer and encourage women with symptoms to get them checked out.There is no national screening programme for ovarian cancer in the UK, although a process known as symptom triggered testing was introduced in 2011.Under these...

One in four with lethal ovarian cancer catch disease early on fast-track pathway

The US Sun

A TYPE of bacteria that causes dental plaque can make certain cancers "melt" and almost completely disappear, scientists have discovered. Scientists were "brutally surprised" to find that Fusobacterium appears to have the ability to kill up to 99 per cent of certain cancers. People whose head and neck cancers had...

Common bacteria in the mouth can ‘melt up to 99% of cancer cells’ and could lead to new treatments

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Pompano Beach, FL

Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Lung nodules are present in more than a fifth of Northern European nonsmokers -- a percentage similar to their prevalence in high-risk populations of smokers, researchers have found. The study results suggest that, as the volume of chest CT scans for various clinical indications continues to climb, the presence of...

Study finds lung nodules in more than a fifth of nonsmokers

The spleen tyrosine kinase pathway was upregulated in patients that had severe toxicities from immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. This signature accurately identified 60% of patients with toxicities. Researchers identified a gene signature that can predict which group of patients with melanoma will experience severe immune-related adverse events when treated with...

Gene signature predicts severe adverse events from ICI therapy for melanoma

Respiratory infections can be severe, even deadly, in some individuals, but not in others. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and other collaborators have gained new understanding of why this is the case by uncovering an early molecular driver that underpins fatal disease. Oleoyl-ACP-hydrolase (OLAH) is an enzyme involved in fatty acid metabolism. A study, published today in Cell, shows that OLAH drives severe disease outcomes.

Oleoyl-ACP-Hydrolase Drives Lethal Immune Responses to Respiratory Infections

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

MILAN, Italy — In the ongoing battle against cancer, researchers are constantly seeking new weapons to add to our arsenal. Now, an intriguing approach is gaining traction: the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD). This dietary intervention, which mimics the effects of fasting while still allowing some food intake, is showing promise as a potential complement to traditional cancer treatments.

Fasting-mimicking diet: A promising ally in cancer treatment

Silvio Danese, MD, PhD; Bruce Sands, MD, and Jean-Frederic Colombel, MD, conclude by sharing their approaches to evaluating patient satisfaction and expectations when providing care for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, while also touching upon the importance of discussing the potential need for escalating or switching therapies to better manage the underlying disease processes.

Measuring Patient Satisfaction with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatments and Communication Regarding Treatment Changes

Long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) was safe and well tolerated as HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) before and during pregnancy in the follow-up phase of a global study among cisgender women. The analysis of outcomes from more than 300 pregnancies and infants will be presented at the 2024 International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024) in Munich, Germany.

Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir for HIV Prevention is Safe in Pregnancy

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic...

The hottest day on earth, bird flu outbreak in humans, CDC warning BACTEC alert and new HIV study

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Penicillin and Syphilis Treatment: Sole Option or One of a Few?

Penicillin continues to be an important therapy for treating syphilis. Here is a review of the literature in comparing one of the first antibiotics to non-penicillin...

Penicillin and Syphilis Treatment: Sole Option or One of a Few?

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