Dramatic rise in Vector borne Diseases - A threat to US Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 May 2018 7:01 PM ISTVectorborne diseases which are major causes of death and illness are increasing at an astounding pace in the U.S.In fact, the number of vector-borne...
New simple,accurate Test for faster detection of Rabies Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 May 2018 8:30 PM ISTThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a new simple rabies test for faster detection of disease .This may help people...
1 in 3 swimming-related disease outbreaks occur at hotels Anjali Nimesh Nimesh22 May 2018 7:15 PM ISTA third of treated recreational waterborne disease outbreaks during 2000 through 2014 occurred in hotel pools or hot tubs, according to a report...
A case of Dog lick that led to amputation of limbs Hina Zahid6 Aug 2018 6:00 PM ISTA case of infection by bacteria Capnocytophaga has been reported which led to the amputation of limbs of a patient reportedly after a dog lick.A...
Vaccinate 50 years and above with recombinant zoster vaccine : CDC Vinay Singh singh31 Aug 2018 7:15 PM ISTHerpes zoster (Shingles) is a painful rash that usually develops on one side of the body, often the face or torso. The rash consists of blisters that...
Diagnosis and management of pediatric mild TBI: CDC Updated guideline Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli5 Sept 2018 7:03 PM ISTAccording to an estimate by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 800,000 children seek treatment for traumatic brain injury...
Updated Influenza Vaccine Recommendations by AAP Vinay Singh singh8 Sept 2018 7:03 PM ISTA new policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children aged 6 months and older should receive an...
Boy with Acute flaccid myelitis walks again after surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 Nov 2018 6:00 PM ISTIn a rare and first of its kind doctors have been able to restore the ability to walk in a boy paralyzed by acute flaccid myelitis (AFM).The patient...
Every one in three adults with prediabetes has arthritis : CDC Vinay Singh singh11 Nov 2018 7:20 PM ISTThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reveals that approximately one in three adults with...
Prophylactic pill for HIV to all high risk individuals : USPSTF Vinay Singh singh23 Nov 2018 8:28 PM ISTThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has for the first time recommended that anyone at high risk of contracting the HIV virus should receive a...
Can one get cancer through Tapeworm? Vinay Singh singh9 Dec 2018 8:20 PM ISTIt is a known fact that cancer is not a contagious disease but the case of a Colombian man makes us virtually believe that cancer can be contagious.An...
Guidelines Developed for Opioid Use in Vaginal Birth Vinay Singh singh17 Dec 2018 7:05 PM ISTThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released clinical practice guidelines for prescribing opioids during labour and delivery...
