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The bacterium  Staphylococcus aureus  has long been known to cause infections in humans, ranging from mild skin infections to pneumonia to more serious infections of the heart. In high-income countries, it's the leading cause of a sometimes-fatal condition known as infective endocarditis, involving inflammation of the heart's valves or lining. Now, in a new study, researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine describe another way the bacterium can cause harm: by undermining the body's ability to heal from those infections. The findings may point the way toward improving treatment of infections with  S. aureus , more commonly called a staph infection. Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a chain-like configuration."> A number of yellow-colored, spheroid shaped, Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a chain-like configuration. The  S. aureus  bacteria produce small toxins, called superantigens,...

Study design and participant enrollment This was a single-center retrospective study carried out at the First Affiliated Hospital of GuangZhou University of Chinese Medicine. From January 2018 to July 2021, a total of 402 consecutive septic patients (no COVID-19 patients) were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (Fig. 1). The diagnosis was based on Sepsis 3.0 definition. There was no age restriction (except for neonates). The exclusion criteria were as followed: missing date, malignant tumor and immunocompromised state (e.g., long-term use of glucocorticoids, immunosuppressants). To check whether our sample size was large enough to develop a clinical prediction model, we applied the approach proposed by Riley et al. [12]. According to a 28-day mortality of 30% [13] and 5 candidate predictors, at least 323 patients were required. Eventually, 349 patients were included in the study. The survival time of each patient was recorded. If the patient survived more than 28 days, ...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] ETSU Health recommends annual checkup before students head back to school    WCYB

While fungal eye infections are extremely rare, they can happen to anyone. They may result from a minor poke in the eye by a branch or similar object. If not treated effectively, fungal infections can threaten vision. It's very important to know the potential signs and seek help. Different types of fungi can cause eye infections, and it's important to distinguish which one is responsible for your infection in order to treat it properly. This article will discuss the causes, types, and symptoms of fungal infections, treatments, preventive measures, and more. bluecinema / Getty Images Fungal Eye Infection Causes Many fungi, such as Fusarium , tend to live in soil and on plants outdoors, while the common fungus Aspergillus can be found both outdoors and indoors. Some fungi reside in the human body. Candida (a yeast) can live on the skin or on mucous membranes that line the inside of the body and are meant to protect it. Some...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Bee Well Clinic hopes to expand its medical services    The Union-Recorder

To receive continuing education (CE) for WC4520-072822 – Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Calls/Webinars – Recommendations for the Novavax COVID-19 Primary Series in Adults Ages 18 and Older, Thursday, July 28, 2022 , please visit TCEO and follow these 9 Simple Steps by Monday, August 29, 2022. To receive continuing education (CE) for WD4520-072822 – Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Calls/Webinars – Recommendations for the Novavax COVID-19 Primary Series in Adults Ages 18 and Older, Thursday, July 28, 2022,   (Web on Demand), please visit TCEO and follow these 9 Simple Steps between Tuesday, August 30, 2022, and Friday, August 30, 2024. In support of improving patient care, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Industry Voices—Virtual care should address transition points in our fragmented system    FierceHealthcare

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Merck Announces Second-Quarter 2022 Financial Results July 28, 2022 6:30 am ET Merck Delivers Robust Sales Growth and Important Clinical Advancements in Second Quarter Second-Quarter 2022 Worldwide Sales Were $14.6 Billion, an Increase of 28% From Second Quarter 2021; LAGEVRIO Sales Were $1.2 Billion, Growth Excluding LAGEVRIO Was 18%; Growth Excluding LAGEVRIO and the Impact From Foreign Exchange Was 20%; Sales Growth Favorably Impacted by COVID-19 Recovery KEYTRUDA Sales Grew 26% to $5.3 Billion; Excluding the Impact From Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 30% GARDASIL/GARDASIL 9 Sales Grew...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Dr. Bath joins Memorial's primary care team    Niagara Gazette

Come join good friends for lunch in the Gardenside Café, in the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. A freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meal is served Monday through Friday at noon. Lunch also is served at the Corning Senior Center, 1014 4th Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Call 527-2414 a day ahead to reserve a space for lunch. A minimum suggested donation of $5 for those 60 and older is requested. There is a charge of $10 for guests younger than 60. Come enjoy lunch and various activities during the week, all are welcome. The menu for the coming week: July 25-29 Monday Pulled Chicken Sandwich, French Fries, Creamy Cole Slaw, Cantaloupe, Vanilla Pudding, Whole Wheat Bun Tuesday Meatloaf, Mashed Potato, Fruit Salad, Peas and Carrots, Whole Wheat Bread Wednesday Chicken Salad, Spinach, Carrot Sticks, Sun Chips Original, Mango Thursday Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potato, Broccoli, Apricots, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Friday Tuna and Noodles, Peas, Stra...

Acute infectious nonbacterial gastroenteritis is a type of stomach infection caused by viruses or parasites. Other types of gastroenteritis are caused by bacteria. Acute nonbacterial gastroenteritis typically lasts less than 14 days, and most cases resolve in just a day or two. Symptoms most often include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The infection is typically mild, but medical treatment is sometimes necessary, especially for young children. This article will look at what causes acute infectious nonbacterial gastroenteritis, how to reduce your risk, and treatment options. Acute infectious nonbacterial gastroenteritis is a type of infectious gastroenteritis caused by viruses or parasites. These viruses and parasites are most often found in food or water. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are about 350 million cases of acute infectious gastroenteritis in the United States each year. This type of gastroenteritis makes up about 60% to 85% of infe...

TALLAHASSEE - Attorney General Ashley Moody's office this week pushed back against two public hospital districts battling Moody about settlements with pharmaceutical-industry companies over the opioid epidemic. As part of a flurry of filings in Leon County circuit court, Moody's office disputed arguments by the Sarasota County Public Hospital District and Lee Memorial Health System that Moody had reached settlements that would improperly scuttle the districts' separate legal claims against the industry. "The hospital districts imperil the receipt and/or distribution of at least millions of dollars of settlement funds from the opioid settling defendants (industry companies) to the state of Florida to abate the opioid crisis," lawyers in Moody's office wrote in one document. "The state of Florida has recognized the serious problems posed by the opioid crisis, which require the urgent deployment of significant resources to abate the crisis in Florida."...