Viruses and Health

When I read about the plight of primary care doctors and their widespread dissatisfaction with their profession, I remember Dr. William Vroom. As I was reading an old copy of the Medical Society of New Jersey Journal, I stumbled upon an obituary of a doctor I had met as a teenager. My life was changed forever by knowing this humble country doctor. When I read about the plight of primary care doctors and their widespread dissatisfaction with their profession, I remember Dr. William Vroom. Today's medical students no longer value primary care as a career choice in large part due to the perception of poor salaries and a lack of respect by fellow medical practitioners. I wonder what nonmedical people think when they read that as a group, physicians commanded the highest wages of any profession for the past 20 years? The starting salary of a newly minted family doctor is more than two hundred thousand dollars. Do primary care doctors work hard? No doubt, but so do UPS Drivers who work t...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious viral illness most common in infants and young children. However, adults can also develop the illness if they have exposure to the virus. Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) can produce the same symptoms in adults as in children, but adults are more likely than children to be asymptomatic. This article discusses the symptoms and treatment of HFMD in adults. Share on Pinterest This image shows how hand, foot, and mouth disease presents on the hands. Karl_BlaoStock/Shutterstock According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , HFMD is generally not serious in adults or children. The CDC note that most people, regardless of their age, recover from HFMD in 7–10 days without medical treatment. The American Academy of Dermatology Association state that most adults do not experience symptoms if they contract HFMD. Those who do will generally have benign symptoms. Complications that require medical intervention occur only very ra...

BATON ROUGE, La. , Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As costs for medicated minerals, feed, and anaplasmosis testing continues to rise, University Products LLC underscored that the price for its widely effective anaplasmosis vaccine has remained unchanged for the last seven years. University Products is the maker and distributor of the only killed bovine anaplasmosis vaccine successfully deployed for over two decades. Developed by Gene Luther , D.V.M., Ph.D., the vaccine is already used in multiple U.S. states, Puerto Rico , and abroad. Continue Reading Anaplasmosis Continues to Beset Global Cattle Ranching Industry as Rising Costs of Feed, Medicated Minerals and Disease-Testing Adds to Burden "We've known for decades what kind of devastating effects anaplasmosis causes for the cattle industry," said Dr. Gene Luther . "The USDA studied this issue a few years ago, ca...

Fungal acne, or pityrosporum folliculitis, is a fungal skin infection that typically, but not exclusively, affects young adults. There are many brands offering products suitable for those with this infection. These products have various formulations suitable for different skin types. Quick links This article looks at fungal acne in more detail and explores some of the treatment options available online. Fungal acne is an acne-like skin condition that can lead to small pimple breakouts on the forehead, cheeks, upper back, or upper chest. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD), it is more common in hot temperatures or when a person wears tight clothing that rubs against their skin. Officially known as pityrosporum folliculitis, fungal acne develops when there is an overgrowth of the fungi Malassezia furfur in the hair follicles. It can sometimes persist due to misdiagnosis, as it is often mistaken for acne vulgaris. The AAD explains that fungal acne will usu...

The lymph nodes are an important part of the lymphatic system, which helps protect the body from disease-causing organisms, such as bacteria. The lymph nodes sometimes swell when fighting an infection. Mediastinal lymphadenopathy is the medical term for swollen lymph nodes in the chest. Usually, chest lymph nodes are too deep in the chest for a person to feel them. However, the nodes may cause pain when they swell. In most cases, swollen lymph nodes in the chest appear on an imaging scan such as a CT scan of the chest. Along the collarbone, it may be possible for a person to feel swollen lymph nodes. These lymph nodes may swell when there is an infection, especially in nearby areas such as the breasts or throat. Swollen lymph nodes can signal a serious underlying condition, such as cancer or an infection. Lymph nodes can also swell for no apparent reason. In this article, we look at the possible causes of swollen lymph nodes in the chest and their treatments. The lymphatic system is ...

The next morning, my face was even redder, like a very bad, but evenly distributed, sunburn. Thank goodness the Cosmelan 2 kit came with an amazing moisturizer that was immediately soothing.  Three days later, the redness and burning sensation calmed down, and the peeling began. At this point, I was instructed to start using the Cosmelan 2 cream, which is basically a much less intense version of the first treatment. Over the next seven to 10 days, I kept up with the treatment, applying the Cosmelan 2 cream, moisturizer, and sunscreen daily. My face continued to peel like crazy! Reviewed: Cosmelan MD Peel for Melasma - Who What Wear

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious viral illness most common in infants and young children. However, adults can also develop the illness if they have exposure to the virus. Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) can produce the same symptoms in adults as in children, but adults are more likely than children to be asymptomatic. This article discusses the symptoms and treatment of HFMD in adults. Share on Pinterest This image shows how hand, foot, and mouth disease presents on the hands. Karl_BlaoStock/Shutterstock According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , HFMD is generally not serious in adults or children. The CDC note that most people, regardless of their age, recover from HFMD in 7–10 days without medical treatment. The American Academy of Dermatology Association state that most adults do not experience symptoms if they contract HFMD. Those who do will generally have benign symptoms. Complications that require medical intervention occur only very ra...