Christian Azubike Enwuru1, Adenike Shola Aiyedobgon2, Morakinyo Bamikole Ajayi1 &. BMC Women's Health volume 24, Article number: 415 (2024) Cite this article. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and the antibacterial sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates. Methods. The study was...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and bacterial antibiogram profile of pregnant women studied in Lagos, Nigeria

Among patients with fibromyalgia, there was a moderate negative correlation between vitamin D and physical functioning as well as between magnesium and stiffness. An exploratory study evaluating the link between specific micronutrients and the symptoms of fibromyalgia revealed vitamin D and magnesium played a role in physical function and stiffness among patients.1.

Vitamin D, Magnesium Deficiency Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms

A skin infection occurs when pathogens infect the skin and, in some cases, deep tissue below the skin. Various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, can cause these types of infections. The symptoms, severity, and treatment options associated with skin infections vary widely and depend on the cause. People...

Skin Infections: Everything You Need to Know

Marouf Alhalabi ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0001-5027-20961 & Soumar Mueen Alziadan ORCID: orcid.org/0009-0000-3099-99331. Virology Journal volume 21, Article number: 188 (2024) Cite this article. Metrics details. Abstract. Background. The role of cytomegalovirus infection as an opportunistic pathogen in exacerbating ulcerative colitis and its response to treatment remain a topic of ongoing debate. Clinicians...

A diagnostic dilemma: cytomegalovirus colitis as an uncommon comorbidity in inflammatory bowel disease: a case report

A range of conditions, including alcohol or medication overuse, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and chronic infections, can damage your liver. However, the early signs of liver damage are subtle, and the initial stages of liver disease are "silent," or asymptomatic. By the time you recognize symptoms, your liver is already significantly damaged.

Signs of Liver Damage and Ways to Tell

Colorado State

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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

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) has announced a new program that will educate non-liver experts on treatment and prevention practices for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD), according to an ALF news release. Beginning in August, Project Echo will offer monthly...

American Liver Foundation Announces Fatty Liver Disease Education Program

Dehydration affects 20% to 30% of older adults and is usually caused by insufficient water intake. It may also be caused by excess water loss through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, high fever, or side effects from medication. Dehydration occurs when a person loses more water than they take in. Water serves...

Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

Luke Goodwin, beloved for his YouTube channel “I Will Not Be Defeated“, has passed away after courageously facing a rare form of cancer. He was only 35. Luke passed away peacefully at home on August 2, surrounded by his family. His wife, Beckey, shared the news in a heartfelt YouTube video titled “Little update on our warrior.”

YouTube Star Luke Goodwin Dead at 35, Cause of Death Revealed

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

C. diff infection can cause diarrhea. While it may lead your poop to change color, there are no specific colors that are definitive evidence of having C. diff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) accounts for. 15% to 25%. of all cases...

What to Know About Yellow C. diff Diarrhea

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

People with bronchitis have a persistent cough that produces clear, yellow, or green phlegm. Green phlegm often points to a bacterial infection. However, this is less common with bronchitis than viral infection. Bronchitis is an infection of the airways in the lower respiratory tract that usually results from viruses similar...

What color phlegm is related to bronchitis?

Feeling bloated and heavy after eating is a common problem. Most of the time, a bloated stomach will get better on its own and is not a cause for worry. However, bloating that happens too frequently or never seems to go away can be a sign of an underlying problem, which may need diagnosis and treatment. Some ideas on how to de-bloat quickly and prevent bloating in the future are listed ahead.

Bloated Stomach: Causes and Treatments

Saint Louis, MO

A new antibiotic compound developed by Washington University researchers effectively treats severe bacterial infections, including flesh-eating disease, in mice. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a novel compound that effectively clears bacterial infections in mice, including those that can result in rare but potentially fatal “flesh-eating” illnesses. The compound could be the first of an entirely new class of antibiotics, and a gift to clinicians seeking more effective treatments against bacteria that can’t be tamed easily with current antibiotics.

“Happy Accident” Leads to Potent Weapon Against Flesh-Eating Superbugs

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and one of the most common sites where it develops is on the nose. Mohs surgery often treats skin cancers on the nose. This procedure removes small amounts of skin and cancer layer by layer to...

Mohs Surgery on Nose and Post-Op Reconstruction

Destiny Pharma is launching a research program to test a potential therapy derived from its XF drug platform for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). The program will test the potency of an experimental treatment known as XF-73 in MRSA samples from CF patients...

XF platform to be tested against CF-related MRSA lung infection

The Africa CDC's declaration of the mpox outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security, GIGA-2339's upcoming phase 1 trials for HBV, ActivePure Medical's air decontamination system's success in reducing MRSA and HAIs, and more this week from Contagion. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)...

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Assessing MRSA Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

Despite the differences in clinical presentation, MRSA strains remain susceptible to several key antibiotics, emphasizing the importance of targeted treatment and postoperative education in preventing MRSA...

Assessing MRSA Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

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