Viruses and Health

When scientists think about the movement of microbes between animal species, we generally focus on "spillover" events: when pathogens move from animals to humans. But pathogen transmission isn't a one-way street. Humans appear to have introduced SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 —into populations of wild deer , mink , captive gorillas , pet dogs and cats , and a variety of other species . This transfer of an infection from a human to an animal is colloquially referred to as a "spillback" of organisms. Such infections could have major consequences for the wild species, and for ours. What illnesses can we spread to animals? Viruses are perhaps the best-studied examples of spillback. For example, during the 2009 swine flu pandemic, caused by the H1N1 virus, a number of different animal species — including pigs and ferrets — were infected by humans. (We also likely spread influenza to pigs during the 1918 influenza pandemic , which was also caused by...

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              Women account for half of all U.S. medical school graduates. So, it is notable that a recent peer-reviewed paper in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Internal Medicine ( JAMA, Internal Medicine ), reports that women hold 38 percent of faculty positions in U.S. medical schools, and in academic settings, annually earn about $20,000 less than their male counterparts.                  Also, the percentage of female physician partners at Chen, Dedicated and JenCare Senior Medical Centers nationwide is substantively higher than the percentages of female doctors reported by the Association of American Medical Colleges.  AAMC's most recent data relevant to primary care shows that just 41.3 percent of active family medicine/general pract...

People who experience a buildup of debris and gunk between their toes may have "toe jam." Toe jam may have one of several causes and is usually easy to treat. Many factors can cause toe jam, ranging from lint from socks and poor hygiene to fungal infections and underlying health conditions. This article discusses toe jam, its appearance, and associated symptoms. We also examine why it happens and the potential treatment and prevention options. Toe jam refers to the unpleasant-smelling debris that may collect between a person's toes. The term describes the resulting matter between the toes rather than a specific foot condition. Anyone can experience toe jam, and it can result from several medical conditions or environmental factors. The condition is not typically severe, and it is usually easy to treat with a few simple lifestyle changes. For some people, toe jam may be a symptom of a more serious medical condition that requires treatment by a healthcare professional. Toe ...

It's no surprise to dental professionals that a healthy mouth is critical to overall health and wellness. But could a healthy mouth also lead to healthier eyes? Emerging research suggests that infection and inflammation may travel between the mouth and the eyes. Dental hygienists are poised to offer valuable education and prevention regarding oral health and eye health, including potential vision problems and blindness. With the infectious pathway, bacteria travel from the oral cavity and metastasize to the eye. The eye, just like the mouth, skin, and gut, has a unique and individualized microbiome. Factors that may influence the makeup of the eye microbiome include ethnicity, geographic region, age, contact use, and oral and intestinal health. 1 Harmful pathogens can enter the bloodstream and lymphatic system and travel throughout the body to the eye. Dysbiosis can occur when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites disrupt the normal eye microbiome. Eye diseases are more likely ...

CHICAGO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Tempus, a leader in artificial intelligence and precision medicine, announced that it is working with Epic to offer providers in-workflow integrations at scale. Since its founding, Tempus has strived to provide physicians seamless access to next-generation sequencing and the accompanying data to support them in providing personalized patient care. Through Epic's Genomics module, Tempus has been paving the way with live EHR integrations that embed test ordering and discrete genomic data delivery into the existing clinical workflow, with 8 institutions already live and a number underway. Tempus' initial work with Epic made it the first somatic sequencing lab in the country creating these types of integrations. "Tempus understands our need for efficient, streamlined ordering and reliable discrete results all in one place so that we can promptly implement the actionable results for our patients," said Karen Huelsman, MS, LGC, Precisio...

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- COVID-19 increases people's risk of dangerous blood clots and bleeding for months after infection, researchers say. The new findings suggest that COVID-19 is an independent risk factor for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and bleeding. "Our findings arguably support [treatment] to avoid thrombotic events, especially for high-risk patients, and strengthen the importance of vaccination against COVID-19," the study authors concluded in the report published April 6 in the BMJ . While the added risk of clots and bleeding was known, it was unclear how long it lasted, the researchers noted in a journal news release. To find out, the investigators compared more than one million people in Sweden who tested positive for COVID-19 between Feb. 1, 2020, and May 25, 2021, and a control group of more than 4 million people who did not have a positive COVID test. Compared to the cont...

People who experience a buildup of debris and gunk between their toes may have "toe jam." Toe jam may have one of several causes and is usually easy to treat. Many factors can cause toe jam, ranging from lint from socks and poor hygiene to fungal infections and underlying health conditions. This article discusses toe jam, its appearance, and associated symptoms. We also examine why it happens and the potential treatment and prevention options. Toe jam refers to the unpleasant-smelling debris that may collect between a person's toes. The term describes the resulting matter between the toes rather than a specific foot condition. Anyone can experience toe jam, and it can result from several medical conditions or environmental factors. The condition is not typically severe, and it is usually easy to treat with a few simple lifestyle changes. For some people, toe jam may be a symptom of a more serious medical condition that requires treatment by a healthcare professional. Toe ...

Dozens of children have developed unexplained cases of hepatitis or liver inflammation. In some cases, the disease was so severe the children needed a liver transplant. After analyzing the available data, experts say the cause remains unknown, but they suspect a type of adenovirus may be involved. Unexplained cases of hepatitis in children have health officials on both sides of the Atlantic puzzled and concerned. Hepatitis or liver inflammation has been found in a few dozen cases globally. In the U.S., nine cases are being investigated in Alabama . There have been 74 documented cases in the United Kingdom, three in Spain, and clinicians in Denmark and the Netherlands have reported similar cases. "We are working swiftly with the NHS and public health colleagues in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to investigate a wide range of possible factors which may be causing children to be admitted to hospital," Dr. Meera Chand, Director of Clinical and Emerging Infections at the UK...

NewsDesk  @bactiman63 Image/Alvaro1984 18 The CDC Peru reported that since March 30, 2022 (epidemiological week 13), outbreaks related to hand-foot-and-mouth disease have been reported in four regions of Peru: Ucayali (120 reported cases), San Martin ( 15 reported cases), Huánuco (9 reported cases) and Amazonas (21 reported cases). HFMD is caused by a group of enteroviruses, of which coxsackie A16 and enterovirus-71 stand out, although coxsackie A6 and coxsackie A10 have recently been added. The CDC Peru detailed that this hand, foot and mouth disease is viral and contagious, and mainly affects children under 5 to 7 years of age, and could occur exceptionally in adults. In addition, its name is descriptive for presenting fever, mouth ulcers and exanthema (maculopapular and/or vesicular rash on the hands, feet and buttock folds). Even with flu-like symptoms such as malaise, sore throat, nasal conges...

Houston, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston, Texas - MindScape Ketamine & Infusion Therapy is bringing the benefits of IV Ketamine Infusion Therapy to the residents of Houston and nearby areas in Texas who are suffering from severe depression, bipolar depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain conditions. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, every year. This is equivalent to a little more than 18% of the population. However, due to a lack of mental health awareness or due to a lack of healthcare coverage, only around 37% of those suffering from anxiety disorders receive treatment for their condition. This disparity in statistics is shocking because anxiety disorders are highly treatable and a little help can go a long way towards improving the quality of life of those suffering from them. A spokesperson for MindScape talks about the prevalence of anxiety disorders in society and the steps that can be tak...

NewsDesk  @bactiman63 Image/Alvaro1984 18 The CDC Peru reported that since March 30, 2022 (epidemiological week 13), outbreaks related to hand-foot-and-mouth disease have been reported in four regions of Peru: Ucayali (120 reported cases), San Martin ( 15 reported cases), Huánuco (9 reported cases) and Amazonas (21 reported cases). HFMD is caused by a group of enteroviruses, of which coxsackie A16 and enterovirus-71 stand out, although coxsackie A6 and coxsackie A10 have recently been added. The CDC Peru detailed that this hand, foot and mouth disease is viral and contagious, and mainly affects children under 5 to 7 years of age, and could occur exceptionally in adults. In addition, its name is descriptive for presenting fever, mouth ulcers and exanthema (maculopapular and/or vesicular rash on the hands, feet and buttock folds). Even with flu-like symptoms such as malaise, sore throat, nasal conges...

Styes are painful, red lumps that occur from time to time both on the outside and inside the eyelids. While it's not threatening to your vision and aren't usually too serious, they can be super annoying. These pimple looking bumps feel hot, sore and tender. Definitely not a great look or feel. Styes typically occur when dead skin cells, old bacteria or oil gets clogged up within in the eyes' oil glands. Oil glands are around the eyelashes. That's why sometimes you can have more than one stye at a time. While they typically go away on their own within a week, there are some remedies to you can try out on how to get rid of a stye faster. Today we will take a look at 7+ of the best tips and ticks to help you remove that uncomfortable stye and get the healing process to speed up. Styes are painful, red lumps that occur on the outside and inside of the eyelids When getting rid of a stye you must remember to not try to pop it on your own or try to remove the eyelash. ...

The gastrointestinal tract is the passage in the body that runs from the mouth to the anus. It's responsible for digestion, which is the process of breaking down food so the body can absorb and direct nutrients to keep you healthy. As many as 11% of Americans have gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, which are disorders that disrupt the healthy digestion of the food you consume. They can develop because of both functional and structural problems within the GI tract. Read on to learn more about the most common GI disorders. Phynart Studio / Getty Images What's Included in the GI Tract? The GI tract includes the: Functional Diseases Functional GI diseases are characterized by chronic (long-term) GI symptoms that arise due to the function or dysfunction of the digestive system. The most common functional GI diseases are reviewed below. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic ...