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Skip to content Top Navigation Close this dialog window Explore Shape Profile Menu Back to story Comment on this project Tell us what you think... Submit Success! Thanks for adding your feedback. Close Sign in Close this dialog window View image When My Body Attacked My Brain I Had to Learn How to Talk, Read, Write, and 'Be' Again this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. How One Woman Learned to 'Be' Again After Developing anti-MDAR Encephalitis - Shape Magazine

Brainy Insights Pvt. Ltd. Growing global demand for herbal-based skincare products due to their natural healing qualities and lack of adverse reactions, driving the expansion of the herbal-based anti-acne dermal patch market. Pune, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As per the report published by The Brainy Insights, the global Anti-acne dermal patch market is expected to grow from USD 518.2 Million in 2021 to USD 898.04 Million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period 2022-2030. Request Sample Copy of Research Report @ https://www.thebrainyinsights.com/enquiry/sample-request/12669 Acne is a frequent problem for most types of skin. It happens when the pores become blocked with oil and germs, and it manifests as irritated, uncomfortable pimples. Prescription or over-the-counter oral and topical drugs are some of the most often used acne treatments. The anti-acne dermal patch is a pharmaceutical pimple patch containing active substances that aid in the elimination of blemis...

The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) is on high alert for cases of enteric fever, also commonly known as typhoid fever. ALSO READ : Trust warns of TB claims scamsters "This follows the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) announcing an outbreak of enteric fever in the Western Cape and North West provinces. However, until February 22, no identified cases of typhoid fever have been reported in the City of Ekurhuleni," said Zweli Dlamini, metro spokesperson. Enteric fever is a potentially life-threatening infection. It includes typhoid fever (caused by the bacterium salmonella typhi) and paratyphoid fever (caused by salmonella paratyphi A, B and C). These bacteria only infect humans, and humans are the only reservoirs. Transmission of the infection is by the faecal-oral route (through ingesting food or water contaminated with the faeces of an infected person). "The symptoms of enteric fever are non-specific and can resemble many other infections. The most c...

There are two main types of neoplastic polyps that have the malignant potential to progress to colorectal cancer—conventional adenomatous polyps and serrated polyps. Adenomatous polyps can be further categorized according to the following features: size, degree of dysplasia, and proportion of villous components. Serrated polyps can be further categorized into hyperplastic polyps, sessile serrated lesions, and traditional serrated polyps [13]. Many guidelines use these intrinsic factors and the number of polyps to suggest the adequate follow-up interval for surveillance colonoscopy after colorectal polypectomy. However, in clinical practice, determining the proper follow-up interval for each patient is not so straightforward. For example, many patients have both adenomatous polyps and serrated polyps [14]. In case of a patient with both advanced adenomatous polyps and advanced serrated polyps, it is difficult to determine which polyp poses a higher risk of metachronous neoplasm and shou...

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs by a virus, bacterium, or fungus. Despite its name, atypical pneumonia is a common bacterial infection that is considered to be "atypical" based on its nontraditional clinical presentation and the difficulty in detection through standard detection methods. Even more, atypical pneumonias usually present as patchy infiltrates (white spots on the lungs) on X-rays as opposed to the lobar infiltrates (inflammation of the entire lobe) that are often seen in pneumonias caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and other bacteria. Also known as walking pneumonia, atypical pneumonia is usually mild and follows a different clinical course of disease despite its ominous appearance on X-ray imaging.  This article covers the causes, types, symptoms, and treatment of atypical pneumonia. Prostock-Studio / Getty Images Causes "Atypical pneumonia" is almost a misnomer because the same four ...

Although encephalitis is more commonly caused by various infections, other etiologies that may rarely cause encephalitis must garner the attention of medical practitioners. In the realm of immune-mediated etiologies, anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (ANMDARE) is the most common. It usually presents in a typical fashion with psychiatric symptoms followed by abnormal movements such as orofacial-lingual dyskinesia, tremor, dystonia, bradykinesia, ballism, or choreoathetosis occurring at or within the first month of onset, often affecting women and having a high correlation with ovarian teratomas. Our case report describes a 59-year-old Hispanic male with Hashimoto thyroiditis who presented with rapid cognitive decline. The diagnosis was confirmed with positive detection of NMDA receptor antibodies in the patient's cerebrospinal fluid following a lumbar puncture. The patient was treated with the first-line therapy of intravenous (IV) immunoglobulins and co...

A new model to analyse infectious disease outbreak data has been developed by mathematicians that could be used to improve disease tracking and control. Researchers from the University of Nottingham developed a new data-driven framework for modelling how infectious diseases spread through a population that could reduce errors in decisions made about disease control measures. Their findings have been published in PNAS. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that the ability to unravel the dynamics of the spread of infectious diseases is profoundly important for designing effective control strategies and assessing existing ones. Mathematical models of how infectious diseases spread continue to play a vital role in understanding, mitigating, and preventing outbreaks. Dr Rowland Seymour led the study and explains: "Most of the infectious disease models contain specific assumptions about how transmission occurs within a population. These assumptions can be arbitrary, particularly ...

Photo: Disclosure In the first months of 2022 alone (up to epidemiological week 10), Espirito Santo recorded 55 cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome ( SARS ) of influenza and 12 deaths. Last year, there were 200 cases and 47 deaths. According to data from the Influenza Epidemiological Surveillance Information System (SIVEP-Gripe), 80.8% of these deaths were in the elderly aged 60 years or older. At the end of 2021, the state recorded a significant increase in the number of people with influenza. For infectious pediatrician, State Reference Influenza Surveillance, of the State Department of Health, Mariana Ribeiro Macedo, vaccination coverage may have led to this situation. "We know that influenza virus infection is endemic, but in fact, reduced vaccination coverage could lead to an increase in the number of cases, especially more severe cases, in populations with or without risk factors, such as at the end of 2021. For this year, the doctor notes that the vaccin...

Acne can be uncomfortable no matter where it forms on your body. And unfortunately, your butt isn't immune to those troublesome red bumps. Butt acne is a little bit different from facial acne, both in what causes it and how it's treated. Here are nine natural treatments to help folliculitis or butt acne. One of the best ways to prevent butt acne is to bathe regularly with a high quality antibacterial soap. If you're prone to acne on your behind, you may find washing your skin once in the morning and once in the evening helps reduce pimples by clearing away dirt and bacteria buildup from sweat. "Normally, bacteria sits on the skin, but tight-fitting clothing can rub the bacteria back down into the pores, causing breakouts," said Dr. David E. Bank, a board certified dermatologist, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, and founder and director of The Center For Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery in Mt. Kis...

Pink eye is right up there with projectile vomiting and diarrhea on the list of things parents dread. Like adults, babies and toddlers can get pink eye. Even newborns can get this very common eye condition. Pink eye — or conjunctivitis, the medical term for it — happens when the lining of the eye (the conjunctiva) gets irritated, infected, or inflamed. It's usually mild and goes away on its own. In some cases, pink eye can be serious, especially in newborns. Your little one might need treatment to help get rid of it. Here's what to know about pink eye in babies and what you can do to help clear it up. Even before your little one's eye turns neon pink, you might notice some signs that they're about to get pink eye. Sometimes babies and toddlers get pink eye during or right after they have an ear or throat infection. A runny nose or sneezing might also be followed with pink eye. Other early signs that your baby might be getting pink eye include: puffy eyelids red eyelids ...

A pilonidal sinus is a small tunnel that develops at the top of the crease in the buttocks. Trapped hair around the buttocks crease can lead to an abscess, and a pilonidal sinus may develop as a result. If people have a pilonidal sinus, they may have discomfort and irritation around the tailbone area. In some cases, a pilonidal sinus may resolve by itself, but people may require treatment, such as abscess drainage or sinus removal. In this article, we look at symptoms, causes, treatment options, recovery, and outlook for a pilonidal sinus. According to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), the cause of pilonidal sinus is not clear. It may be due to hair that grows in the crease of the buttocks, or natal cleft. Alternatively, trapped hair follicles may lead to hair and bacteria entering the skin. This can result in inflammation and pus forming in an abscess. Once the abscess heals, either on its own or with treatment, a pilonidal sinus may develop. The sinus is like...

There are three types of parasites that can cause disease in humans. Within these types are numerous species. Parasites are organisms that live in or on a living host of another species. They survive by taking nutrients from this host. In this article, we detail the different types of parasites and parasitic infections that can affect humans. There are three types of parasites that can cause diseases in humans. Protozoa: Protozoa parasites are single-celled organisms. Protozoa can only multiply, or divide, within the host. Helminths: These are worm parasites. They are typically visible to the naked eye at their adult stage. Unlike protozoa, they cannot multiply in humans. Ectoparasites: These live on rather than in their hosts. They include lice, fleas, and mosquitos. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the following parasitic infections are common in the United States: Learn more about parasites in humans here. Many types of parasites can affect huma...