Antibiotics Destroy Memories?
Even in my earliest days of practicing medicine, I was never a big fan of prescribing antibiotics – except, of course, in cases of extreme or life-threatening infections. Because even back then, I was concerned about the damage these drugs could cause to your gut. That’s because trillions of microscopic bacteria – some that protect against certain diseases and some that can cause disease – live in your microbiome and exist in a delicate balance with each other. The problem is that antibiotics can’t distinguish between so-called “good” bacteria and the “bad” ones causing the infection. These drugs kill eve...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 19, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Source Type: news

South Africa: Rights Body Releases Damning Report on KwaZulu-Natal Water Crisis
[allAfrica] Harare -- Municipalities and water service authority (WSAs) in KwaZulu-Natal have been criticized by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for denying residents' access to enough clean water, The Mail & Guardian reports.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 19, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Environment Governance Health and Medicine Human Rights Legal and Judicial Affairs South Africa Southern Africa Sustainable Development Water and Sanitation Source Type: news

Why Diabetes Risk Is Higher For Older White Women
Phthalates – the toxic chemical cocktail manufacturers use to make plastic products more durable and personal products smell better – can increase your risk of developing diabetes by up to 63%… That’s the terrifying conclusion of a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.1 And according to the researchers, the damaging effects extend beyond diabetes in these women. Phthalate exposure also contributed to a higher incidence of obesity, infertility, and other endocrine disorders over a six-year period. For reasons not yet understood by the scientists, this damaging associatio...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 19, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Nutrition Source Type: news

The symptoms of Brucella Canis and what YOU need to look out for as three Brits catch bacterial infection from dogs and canine cases skyrocket
Here, MailOnline answers all your questions about the bacterial infection Brucella canis - including how to protect yourself and your pet.
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Physicians to Receive World's Oldest Holistic Mind/Body Medicine In a Modern, Clinically-Proven Curriculum That Reduces Burnout and Stress and Increases Compassion
The only Continuing Medical Educational credit program of Yoga Science as Holistic Mind/Body Medicine will be presented by American Meditation Institute (AMI) founder and curriculum developer, Leonard Perlmutter, at AMI's 12th annual CME Conference and Retreat October 17-21, 2023 at the...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Do Docs Have a Right to Work From Home Due to Health Issues? Do Docs Have a Right to Work From Home Due to Health Issues?
A radiologist with a health condition sued his hospital to be able to work remotely. Find out what happened and what to do if you ' re in this situation and your accommodation request is denied.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 19, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Federal commission resolves disability discrimination lawsuit with one of Arizona's largest health systems
After filing a disability discrimination lawsuit against one of the state's largest health systems in 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the nonprofit health system have resolved the issue. Here's how much the health system agreed to pay.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - September 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Angela Gonzales Source Type: news

One common virus is still killing thousands of children every year – but new vaccines offer hope | Devi Sridhar
Exciting scientific developments offer solutions to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The only barrier is costThe number one cause of infants being hospitalised in the US and Europe is a virus you ’ve probably never heard of:RSV. Most people experience it as a mild infection resembling a cold. But it can be very serious in babies and elderly people. The tell-tale symptoms are abnormally fast breathing, a caving-in of the chest between and under the ribs, and wheezing or crackles – worrying noises caused by the bronchial tubes being inflamed, or the small air sacs in the lungs filling with fluid. The virus makes it har...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 19, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Devi Sridhar Tags: Vaccines and immunisation Science Health Drugs Children Infant and child mortality Source Type: news

Ghana: Health Personnel, Institutions in GA/R Receive Exceptional Performance Award
[Ghanaian Times] A total of 10 health professionals in the Greater Accra Region were on Monday awarded for their exceptional performance and contributions to improved healthcare delivery in the region.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 19, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Ghana Health and Medicine West Africa Source Type: news

Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An Overview
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation. The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the Arthritis Foundation offers some suggestions for...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Nigeria: G20 Countries Urged to Improve Health of Women, Children
[Vanguard] AS vulnerable populations continue to grapple with various diseases, G20 countries have been urged to improve the health of women, children, and adolescents across the world.
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - September 19, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria Pregnancy and Childbirth West Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news

Nigeria: Benue State Governor Revives Moribund Health Scheme As NMN Inducts 41 Fresh Doctors
[Premium Times] Under the scheme, medical students received financial support from the state government while at university and were required to serve for at least two years after graduation.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 19, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news

The Top Tax Breaks That Physicians Use The Top Tax Breaks That Physicians Use
Physicians told us which tax deductions they most often use when preparing their annual tax return.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - September 19, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Combating the opioid crisis and its national security threat through CReDO: a multidisciplinary solution with disaster medicine implications - Woodward CA, Issa FS, Caneva DC, Voskanyan A, Gadhia RA, Hart A, Hertelendy AJ, DiGregorio DA, Ciottone RG, Ciottone GR.
For the first time in history, the United States surpassed 100,000 overdose-related deaths in a 12-month period, driven by synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. Also for the first time, potential chemical weapons are readily available on the streets and the ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Disaster day: a simulation-based competition for educating emergency medicine residents and medical students on disaster medicine - Gue S, Cohen S, Tassone M, Walker A, Little A, Morales-Cruz M, McGillicuddy C, Lebowitz D, Pell R, Vera A, Nazario S, Mejias D, Bobbett A, Dixon D, Quinones A, Ganti L.
BACKGROUND: Disaster medicine is a growing field within the specialty of emergency medicine, but educational training typically focuses on hospital drills or other educational strategies, such as didactics, simulation, or tabletop exercises. With the succe...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news

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