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The eyes work by allowing light to pass through the pupil to reach the retina, a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eyeball. The iris is a colored ring of tissue around the pupil that controls how much light enters the eye. The lens is the clear part of the inner eye that assists the cornea in focusing incoming light onto the retina. The retina contains light-sensitive receptor cells that convert light into electrical signals. These signals travel to the brain through the optic nerve, a thick bundle of nerve fibers behind the eye. The brain processes these electrical signals and converts them into visual images. Eye disorders and diseases can affect any part of this process to cause vision problems. Some diseases can lead to blindness if left untreated. Eye disorders and diseases cause a range of symptoms that may affect vision. Some common eye symptoms can include : blurred or cloudy vision double vision seeing glare or a ring around lights seeing floating spots sensitivity to l...

October 25, 2021 Thanks to a generous gift of $120,000 from Student Services, Incorporated (SSI) and PSECU, West Chester University students who carry a small semester balance that prevents them from scheduling classes for the next semester will be awarded monetary micro awards to help them move closer toward degree completion. Bernie Carrozza, chair of the Board of Directors of SSI, and Amanda Altice, community manager at the PSECU Financial Education Center – West Chester, were among those presenting a $120,000 check to West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino on Tuesday, October 26, in the WCU Campus Store. SSI and PSECU have been helping West Chester University students with unmet financial need since 2018. In previous years, the gift has also helped students with necessities such as meals and books. Coming together to offer the largest Micro Awards in the University's history, SSI and PSECU seek to make a significant impact on the unmet need of West Chester Uni...

Viral illnesses tend to cause severe symptoms when the immune system isn't well-equipped to fight off pathogens and viruses naturally, which can happen to those who are 65 and older, or have limitations which compromise their immune functioning. Over an age, immune strength starts to wane and weaken down, which can make infection cases severe and complication risk double up. Suffering from pre-existing, chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, autoimmune conditions or high blood pressure, cholesterol levels (which are also more common in older ages) can also add to the risk threshold. Studies conducted over the years have also found that older adults, particularly men are less likely to report or notice symptoms pertaining to the flu, and hence, increase their risk of severity. In particular,here are some flu and serious viral illness symptoms which need to be monitored well:

A tuberculosis patient consults with their doctor in Indonesia. Diagnosis and treatment of the disease has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Jefri Tarigan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Researchers and clinicians are upset and frustrated that decades of work in diagnosing, treating and researching tuberculosis (TB)have massively stalled. The slowdown means the world is losing ground against a disease that kills 1.5 million people every year. As the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease held its annual conference online last week, Guy Marks, the union's president, spoke for many when, comparing efforts against COVID-19, he said: "Many of us who work in the [TB] field feel robbed that equivalent efforts to develop a TB vaccine have never been as well committed or funded." Marks added: "The failure to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries and end tuberculosis are two sides of the same ...

Antibiotics are a common, important group of medicines that treat bacterial infections. Some antibiotics attack or break down the cell walls of bacteria, while others inhibit their protein production. This kills the bacteria or keeps it from reproducing and spreading. Oral antibiotics are available in liquid, tablet, and capsule form. Topical antibiotics include skin creams, sprays, and ointments. Eye ointments, eye drops, and ear drops are also available. Severe infections may require injected or intravenous antibiotics. Healthcare professionals prescribe different antibiotics to treat conditions such as strep throat, bronchitis, and inner ear infections. In this case, these infections are moderate to severe and have not improved with other treatments. Antibiotics do not treat viral illnesses, such as a cold, the flu, or mono. These drugs are grouped according to their antibacterial activity and chemical structure. Specific antibiotics fight certain bacteria, which makes it important ...

A complicated urinary tract infection (UTI) is a term to describe a UTI that doesn't respond to traditional treatments. This may be due to underlying medical conditions or other risk factors, such as age and anatomical differences. A UTI can involve any part of your urinary system, including the bladder, urethra, and kidneys. This infection may typically be treated with antibiotics. However, such therapies may not work as well in those who have underlying conditions that either interfere with traditional treatment measures or increase your risk of complications from the UTI. If you have a history of complicated UTIs or certain risk factors for them, call your doctor if you suspect early symptoms of this type of infection. Learn how a complicated UTI is treated, and other important information you need to know. A traditional ("simple") UTI tends to respond to antibiotic treatment within 24 to 48 hours . You must finish the entire prescription, however, even if you're f...

The name says it all — hand, foot and mouth disease typically develops as a rash on the hands and/or feet and sores in the mouth. "Hand, foot and mouth disease is a fairly common childhood illness, and one we see most often in summer and fall," said Dr. Sheila Fountain, a pediatrician in Steamboat Springs and a member of the medical staff at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center. "While the course of the disease is usually benign, it does spread easily, so it's important to take steps so that doesn't happen." How it spreads Hand, foot and mouth disease is a virus spread through touching an infected person or an object the infected person has touched and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth. It can also be spread through contact with feces or fluid from blisters or via respiratory droplets and oral secretions. "It's most common in the child care setting because of the frequent number of diaper changes and the fact that little kid...

When Shira Lahav was around 16 years old, she started to feel weak. She struggled to run in gym class and regularly lost her balance. "My mom saw that things were not working right," Lahav recalled. "So, she took me to a neurologist." Lahav was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), one of the most common rare or orphan diseases, which health professionals estimate impacts between one and 2,500 to 5,000 people. CMT is a hereditary neuropathic disease that progresses with age. The disease is named after the French and British scientists who discovered it in 1886. Now 46, Lahav had to structure her whole life around her illness, focusing on entering a field that would require no physical work, for example. She cannot stand on her feet for long periods of time or keep her balance. At 25, she was forced to purchase expensive, special shoes that allow her to walk without aid. Without them, her feet would fold beneath her. Inbal Ben David (credit: Galit Sabag) "W...

An itchy, painful, sore throat is a common symptom of a virus like a cold, the flu, or COVID-19. While they won't cure you, cough drops and sprays are the best medicine for sore throat relief. We spoke with three medical experts and taste-tested the best medicine for sore throat pain. This article was medically reviewed by Jason R. McKnight , MD, a family medicine physician and clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine .  Loading Something is loading. ...

Show Caption Hide Caption Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized in Southern California Clinton was admitted to a hospital in Southern California with a non-COVID-related infection, but "responding to antibiotics well." Staff video, USA TODAY Former President Bill Clinton continues to recover from a non-COVID-related infection after being hospitalized at the University of California Irvine Medical Center Tuesday. Clinton, 75, was admitted into the hospital's intensive care unit for a urinary tract infection that spread to his blood, clinically known as sepsis, according to multiple new outlets. A statement from Clinton's spokesman Angel Ureña said the former president is "on the mend" and "in good spirits" after receiving two days of treatment that included antibiotics and fluids administered through an IV. "His...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — To Kirsten Larson, 4-year-old Joy King Castro was hard to forget. "She was really smart," Larson said. "I thought she was pretty funny." Larson was Castro's case worker and was with Brevard Cares, an agency associated with Brevard Family Partnership. Both agencies manage and place children in foster care. READ: Case manager pens letter addressing issues with foster care after death of 4-year-old While Larson said Joy often lived up to her name, she also had behavioral issues. Larson said Castro was shuffled around until she was placed in 41-year-old Lakeisha Mitchell's home in June. Mitchell told Larson she did not know about Castro's behavioral issues. READ: Brevard County foster mom behind bars after child found unconscious in tub dies On Aug. 23, Larson got a call from Mitchell saying Castro wasn't breathing. Investigators said that day, Mitchell beat Castro so severely she went into a coma then died two days later. Larson s...

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A new respiratory disease 'infectious coryza', which is similar to the coronavirus is rapidly spreading among chicken across the country. Respiratory chicken disease 'infectious coryza' spreading in Pakistan. According to the details, the respiratory disease called 'infectious coryza' has been spreading in chicken across poultry farms in Pakistan. Chairman Consumer Association Pakistan Kokab Iqbal said that the disease is said to be similar to the coronavirus, however, this infection affects chickens with symptoms of common cold and respiratory problems. Furthermore, there have been several poultry farms shut down across the country after the detection of infectious coryza among the chicken. The CAP Chairman also said that the disease is being reported in the United States more than Pakistan. It is pertinent to mention that the price of broiler chicken has dropped down to Rs. 402 per kg after being sold as high as Rs. 600 during the past few weeks. ...

The burden of foodborne diseases, including Campylobacteriosis, is substantial: every year almost 1 in 10 people fall ill and 33 million of healthy life years are lost. Foodborne diseases can be severe, especially for young children. Diarrhoeal diseases are the most common illnesses resulting from unsafe food, with 550 million people falling ill yearly (including 220 million children under the age of 5 years). Campylobacter is 1 of the 4 key global causes of diarrhoeal diseases. The high incidence of Campylobacter diarrhoea, as well as its duration and possible complications, makes it highly important from a socio-economic perspective. In developing countries, Campylobacter infections in children under the age of 2 years are especially frequent, sometimes resulting in death. Campylobacter are mainly spiral-shaped, "S"-shaped, or curved, rod-shaped bacteria. Currently, there are 17 species and 6 subspecies assigned to the genus Campylobacter , of which the most frequently ...

"What are you doing over there? You've always got your nose buried in your phone." "I'm reading 'The Advanced Ventilator Book' by William Owens," I answered truthfully. "I'm trying to fill some professional knowledge gaps." "Bull crap," Nancy snorted. "Are you arguing with idiots on Facebook again? You promised me you wouldn't engage people on those EMS pages any longer. You know what that does to your attitude," she warns.  Her eyes narrow in suspicion, and she shakes her finger at me accusingly. "You're playing Panda Pop again, aren't you?" "Seriously, I'm just reading my Kindle. ...