Viruses and Health

Although physicians might hope that there are no glass ceilings in medicine, recent evidence proves that to be untrue. In academic settings, women are under-represented in faculty positions, making up just 41% of that workforce, although their numbers have been on the rise since approximately 2019. 1 Even when women gain employment in academic medical centers, they aren't always given equal opportunities for advancement. In fact, results from 1 study concluded that physicians identifying as women were less likely than their counterparts who identified as men to be promoted to associate or full professorships, or to department chair positions. Despite the fact that this review spanned a 35-year period, no evidence of this gap narrowing was observed at any point in the study. 2 Yet during the same period, more women had been given employment opportunities. This advancement gap serves to widen pay inequities between the sexes, particularly in the field of inte...

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Visual snow syndrome (VSS) -- a disorder in which patients experience persistent tiny flickering dots that resemble analog television static in their visual field -- likely represents a clinical continuum with different degrees of severity, a large online survey showed. In a web-based study of 1,174 people with self-reported symptoms, 90% of respondents had visual static that lasted more than 3 months with accompanying visual disturbances like floaters, after-images, and photophobia; these people were classified as having VSS, reported Francesca Puledda, MD, of King's College in London, England, and co-authors, in Neurology. A total of 43 survey respondents were classified as having VS without the syndrome. In addition, the researchers identified a group of 70 people who had hallucinogen-persisting perception disorder (HPPD), based on their history of recreational drug exposure. "This paper describes the largest cohort of subjects with visual snow to date," Puled...

With flu season approaching in the United States, new research from an international team of scientists testifies to the importance of timely vaccination: Poor timing of influenza vaccination campaigns in the semi-arid region of Brazil led to an increase in premature births, lower birth-weight babies and the need to deliver more babies by cesarean section, the researchers found. Essentially, expectant mothers who had not yet been vaccinated against the flu and were subsequently infected early in their pregnancies had higher rates of complications, putting their babies at risk both at birth and later in life. The findings, from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and longstanding collaborators at the Federal University of Ceará in Brazil, come as the United States rolls out annual flu vaccines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say that receiving the flu vaccine will be especially important this year, to reduce the burden on hospitals and intensive c...

An upset stomach in your baby or child can have any number of causes. Illnesses, motion sickness, or an infection of the digestive tract may be at the root of tummy troubles. Fortunately, with time, hydration, and a few simple remedies, your child's vomiting and stomach pain will likely subside. If your kiddo's under the weather with an upset stomach — and you want to know what you can do to help — we've got you covered. Here are our tips for treating it at home and when it's time to see the doctor. There's no single surefire way to halt puking in its tracks. (If only!) The sad-but-true reality: The best course of action is usually to simply let an illness run its course. In fact, though it might be tempting to reach for medication for a vomiting child, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against using any over-the-counter or prescription anti-vomiting drugs in kids (unless specifically advised to by your pediatrician). Using antibiotics to treat throwing ...

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Most mothers who deliver their baby by C-section will experience postpartum edema — or swelling. Swelling is due to the fact that you're carrying about 50% more blood volume and fluids during pregnancy, which don't just disappear after delivery. Swelling is common in the feet, legs, hands, face, and vulva and should subside after a few weeks following birth. This article was reviewed by Veronique Tache, MD, who is an associate professor at UC Davis Health.  Visit Insider's homepage for more stories . Loading Something is loading. ...

Psoriasis vulgaris is the most common form of psoriasis. Vulgaris is Latin for "common," so it means a common form of psoriasis. The type of psoriasis that affects the most people is plaque psoriasis. As with all types of psoriasis, plaque psoriasis is not contagious. Psoriasis affects over 7.5 million adults in the United States. Plaque psoriasis affects between 80–90% of people who have psoriasis experiencing this type. It is a chronic condition, which means that they may need ongoing medical attention. Psoriasis symptoms may also come and go in flare-ups. This article will explain what plaque psoriasis is and what it looks like. It will also look briefly at other types of psoriasis before explaining treatment options. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that affects the skin. It affects over 3% of the adult population of the U.S. In people with plaque psoriasis, the skin cells form quicker than in their typical life cycle, which makes them build up. This causes raised, s...

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A United Kingdom-based gynaecologist and robotic surgeon, Dr Olumide Ofinran, discusses common vaginal infections and other common sexually-transmitted diseases in this interview with ALEXANDER OKERE What is a vaginal infection? A vaginal infection is a condition in the vagina that results from an infection caused by organisms such as bacteria, yeast, or viruses. Doctors generally refer to the various conditions that cause infection or inflammation of the vagina as vaginitis. What are the types of vaginal infections? Vaginitis normally results from an infection and some of the most common types of vaginal infections are bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis, genital thrush (candidiasis/yeast infection), genital herpes and genital warts. Other causes of vaginitis include hormone changes from menopause, breastfeeding, some types of contraception or irritation or allergy. Bacterial vaginosis, usually referred to as BV, is a condition caused by a change in the n...

Local doctors are concerned about increasing cases of a common respiratory illness largely affecting children. Though COVID-19 precautions nearly eradicated it last winter, in its typical season, it's come back with a vengeance since masking and distancing have laxed.  Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a remarkably common virus — nearly every child catches it before the age of two — it just doesn't impact everyone the same way. As we've learned on a mass level with COVID-19, RSV tends to cause severe illness in more vulnerable groups, like newborns and premature or immunodeficient infants, and just a common cold in others. Advertisement: Physicians across the Commonwealth have reported a weird year of RSV, with low cases in the winter season and a burst in the summer. One big reason: small children haven't had the chance to build up any immunity. Boston.com heard from two Boston healthcare practitioners about how severe RSV shows up, how i...

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Millions of fully vaccinated people in the U.S. are now officially eligible for a COVID booster shot, following approval from both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recipients can even pick and choose between any of the three vaccines—Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson—no matter which vaccine they received initially. As a result, nearly 13 million people have already gotten an additional shot, according to the CDC, and several major pharmacies like Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart are offering boosters nationwide. But if you're planning to get your next shot at CVS, the pharmacy is warning customers to do one thing prior to coming in for it. RELATED: Virus Experts Say If You Want a Booster, Don't Do This Right Now. CVS started administering booster shots to all eligible recipients at more than 9,800 pharmacy locations in all 50 states on Oct. 22, acc...

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine used bacteria found on healthy cats to successfully treat a skin infection on mice. These bacteria may serve as the basis for new therapeutics against severe skin infections in humans, dogs and cats. The study, published in eLife on October 19, 2021, was led by Richard L. Gallo, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, whose team specializes in using bacteria and their products to treat illnesses — an approach known as "bacteriotherapy." Skin is colonized by hundreds of bacterial species that play important roles in skin health, immunity and fighting infection. All species need to maintain a diverse balance of healthy skin bacteria to fight potential pathogens. "Our health absolutely depends on these 'good' bacteria," said Gallo. "They rely on our healthy skin to live, and in return some of them protect us from ...

Young children with sickle cell disease generally report worse metrics for health-related quality of life (QoL) than those without the hematologic disease, according to new findings from an Amsterdam-based study. New cross-sectional data analysis from the Erasmus University Medical Centers and Emma Children's Hospital in The Netherlands suggest children may begin to experience QoL burdens due to sickle cell disease once they've reached age 5 and beyond. The investigators stressed the significance of timely sickle disease diagnosis in young children, as this may help to better prepare clinicians in addressing burdensome effects and symptoms of the disease in their youngest patients. Led by Maite E. Houwing, MD, investigators sought to better interpret the health-related QoL of young children living with sickle cell disease in their country. There are approximately 1500 cases of sickle cell disease in The Netherlands—half of which are in children. Though clinical advances in Euro...

Iron deficiency anemia causes symptoms like weakness, dizziness, fatigue, and heart palpitations. It can be caused by a lack of iron in the diet or conditions like ulcers, IBD, and heavy periods. If it's caused by diet, then you can up your iron intake by eating oysters, spinach, and tofu.  Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice. Loading Something is loading. ...

For patients with herpetic-related neuralgia, clinical characteristics and features of infection may be used to identify patients at a higher risk for medication-resistant pain (MRP), according to results of a retrospective study published in Pain and Therapy . The objective of the study was to evaluate the association between clinical characteristics and medication responsiveness, which can help identify patients at risk for inadequate pain management. A total of 213 patients aged older than 50 years with herpes zoster-related persistent pain (score of >5 points on a 10-point visual analog scale [VAS]) were enrolled at the Shenzhen Nanshan People's Hospital and the 6th Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzen, China, between 2017 and 2020. Patients were prescribed gabapentin at a dose of 100 to 300 mg 3 times per day that was increased to a maximum dosage of 3600 mg/day; pregabalin at 75 to 150 mg/day, increased t...