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[unable to retrieve full-text content] Viral Conjunctivitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment    Healthgrades

Struggles neurodivergent social workers face in the workplace A lack of awareness and support at work has cultivated a climate of fear and exhaustion for social workers with neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia. A pilot study on the experiences of neurodivergent social workers has found that, of 60 responses, 34 participants reported they had received no specialist workplace support. Around 14 of those said this had been the result of a fear of speaking out and asking for help. According to Deb Solomon, chair of the British Association of Social Workers' (BASW) neurodivergent social workers group and part of the team behind the study, managers' and colleagues' lack of understanding of neurodiversity has played a big role in that. The peer support group was set up in summer 2021, inspired by the attention an article of Solomon's detailing her struggles as a newly diagnosed social worker during lockdown had received. In the past year, S...

Study to be conducted at two leading research institutions in the U.K. Results will inform protocol design of Phase 1/2 clinical trial of Company's lead HSV-2 therapeutic vaccine candidate WOBURN, Mass. and OXFORD, England , Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rational Vaccines, a company focused on revolutionizing the treatment and prevention of herpes to eradicate the disease, today announced the launch of a clinical trial designed to determine the baseline characteristics of patients diagnosed with recurrent symptomatic herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). In addition to assessing the typical baseline characteristics of population, the purpose of this study is also to determine the acceptance of clinical trial procedures and understand the interest of the target patient population to participate in a therapeutic Phase 1/2 HSV-2 vaccine study. The study, "A Study of the Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed With Recurrent Symptomatic Genital Herpetic Disease," will be...

What we all know as "the" flu is actually a collection of influenza virus strains that mutate (change) over time. Protecting yourself from these potentially dangerous viruses is best done by getting the flu vaccine and practicing everyday prevention techniques, like proper hand washing and avoiding sick people.  Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy We talked with infectious disease doctor Sherif Mossad, MD, about the many strains of flu and how you can keep from getting sick this flu season.   "What all flu strains have in common are the symptoms they cause," Dr. Mossad says. "Fever. Headache. Cough. Those are the three cardinal manifestations of all flu viruses. Flu can cause stomach issues for some people, too, b...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Roseola: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment    Healthgrades

Quebec Public Health is encouraging parents at a private daycare in the lower Laurentians to administer preventive antibiotics to their children after one child died and another was hospitalized with a bacterial infection. Myriam Sabourin, a spokesperson with the regional health agency, CISSS des Laurentides, would only confirm that two children were infected by the Kingella kingae bacteria due to patient confidentiality concerns. However, a staff member at the daycare in Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs said a boy, aged one and a half, died last month.  That child had Kingella kingae and two viruses, the staff member said, so it's not clear if the child died from the common bacteria that rarely leads to infections. A boy of the same age then developed a Kingella kingae infection two or three weeks later and recovered after being treated in hospital with antibiotics, the staff member said. CBC is not naming the daycare to protect the privacy of ...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Prevent Blindness Is Recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion for Supporting the Initiative's Vision    Vision Monday

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Mount Sinai, Regeneron unveil massive gene sequencing project    FierceHealthcare

The University of Michigan has developed a new robust process to identify, notify, train and track employees who have responsibility under federal regulations to report certain crimes to the university. As required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Act employees identified as campus security authorities — or CSAs — are required to report information about crimes to the university. The Clery Act requires colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose crime statistics and security information to the public. more information The new U-M policy — Standard Practice Guide 601.91, Clery Act Compliance — outlines the expectations of the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security and CSAs under the Clery Act. It applies to the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses. "The new policy increases awareness of the important role DPSS and CSAs have in maintaining campus s...

Antibiotics are the best treatment option for those who have a severe urinary tract infection. However, if your symptoms are mild, consult with your doctor and ask whether you can get it treated at home, without any antibiotics. Although antibiotics help treat the bacterial infection, they can cause side effects, as per the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Side effects can include rash, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, and yeast infections, notes the health agency. Furthermore, there is always the risk of antibiotic resistant UTI, a type of infection that does not respond to most – or any – of the most common treatments. That said, resort to these at-home treatments for UTI.

Symptoms of mono can be managed with self-care and at-home remedies, reports Healthline. To avoid dehydration, people with mono should drink plenty of fluids such as water, herbal teas, soups, and broths. Liquids may help alleviate a sore throat or fever as well. A fever can also be treated with a wet towel compress, a cool bath, or cold food (e.g., ice cream). A sore throat can be further eased with salt water (or apple cider vinegar plus water) gargles.  Getting lots of rest is very important for a speedy recovery. Staying home also minimizes the spread of infection. Eating healthy foods and avoiding sugary, processed foods may also contribute to a faster recovery by boosting immune defenses against EBV. Foods rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds are preferred. These include, in particular, salmon, olive oil, green tea, and green, leafy vegetables. Supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics can help suppress inflammation and improve gut health,...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Vaccinating against monkeypox can complement other public health measures aimed at containing the current outbreak in nonendemic countries. However, when it comes to the need to immunize now, we need to "calm down," according to officials and experts at a meeting organized by Argentina's Ministry of Health. Another issue to be considered is whether doses should be given within the framework of clinical trials so that evidence can be built up, they said. The vaccination that began for select groups in other countries, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, is "anarchic" and completely illogical, according to Tomás Orduna, MD, head of the Unit of Tropical Medicine and Travel Medicine at the Francisco Muñiz Hospital of Infectious Diseases in Buenos Aires. "There's use because there's demand by certain groups…For example, at the most recent Internation...

"Vaccination is really the number one tool that we have for preventing many infectious diseases," says Dr. Dias. When so many viruses are circulating, it can reduce confusion, she adds. The COVID-19 vaccine decreases the risk of hospitalization and death, and children ages 6 months and older can get vaccinated anytime. For influenza, however, the CDC recommends getting the flu vaccine before the end of October, although it's also available at other times. (Some children ages 6 months through 8 years will require two doses of the flu vaccine.) While the flu shot is not always a perfect match for the predominant strain in a given year, it's a strong tool for preventing an infection that can be deadly in some children. Also, it can mean the difference between mild and severe illness in a child who gets sick despite getting the vaccine. There is no vaccine yet to prevent RSV infection. If possible, Dr. Murray encourages families to schedule a wellness checkup before...

With stress and burnout from staff shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic, infection prevention auditors need to remember kindness and compassion. Let's chat about why kindness matters in infection control and why it needs to be a part of every conversation. As a manager in infection prevention and control in a hospital system in central California, I have always striven to lead with my heart when I take on any task. Time is a precious commodity, but time is also what we need to ensure we comprehend the issues faced by our teams and build sustainable solutions. When my team or I are auditing on the floors, it is important for us to remember kindness first when we see opportunities for missed hand hygiene. Performing "Speak Up" through shaming and guilting creates an environment of discomfort and defensiveness and can lead to fear in the HCW, which cannot build strong teams. Let's consider the scenario when a HCW who has their hands full of supplies and is unable to perfo...

Ian Holloway, a professor of social welfare at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, has been named editor-in-chief of Sexuality Research and Social Policy. The peer-reviewed academic journal publishes research on sexuality and the implications of that research on public policy across the globe. It has traditionally been focused primarily on an academic audience, but Holloway intends to work with the editorial board to expand the journal's reach and impact in response to a wave of anti-LGBT legislation in the United States and issues such as the ongoing criminalization of same-sex sexual behavior in many countries.  "I think that this historical moment really calls upon us, as academics, to make sure the work we're producing reaches policymakers and other decision-makers, including practitioners and the folks who are designing programs in government and public health settings," said Holloway, who is director of the UCLA Hub for Health Interve...

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Q: I frequently experience vaginal yeast infections from receiving oral sex, or similar situations where saliva enters the vagina. Usually a prescription (Diflucan) prevents symptoms but not always. I've tried boric acid suppositories but not consistently, and boric acid also prevents one from receiving oral sex after treatment so it's not my preferred option. I've also tried oral probiotics without noticeable therapeutic or preventative treatment effects. Do you have any advice for medical options or otherwise? Any suggestions are appreciated. A: Hello! I am a person with a vagina who has experienced a lot of recurring yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis over the past decade, and I am a person who has tried many things to cure these infections, some of which have worked better than others. I am also notably NOT a doctor. Lucky for all of us though, I am close friends with a brilliant queer gynecologist — board certified OB/Gyn Dr. Liz Rubin. ...

Abstract The Sumatran orang-utan (Pongo abelii) reference genome was first published in 2011, in conjunction with ten re-sequenced genomes from unrelated wild-caught individuals. Together, these published data have been utilized in almost all great ape genomic studies, plus in much broader comparative genomic research. Here, we report that the original sequencing Consortium inadvertently switched nine of the ten samples and/or resulting re-sequenced genomes, erroneously attributing eight of these to the wrong source individuals. Among them is a genome from the recently identified Tapanuli (P. tapanuliensis) species: thus, this genome was sequenced and published a full six years prior to the species' description. Sex was wrongly assigned to five known individuals; the numbers in one sample identifier were swapped; and the identifier for another sample most closely resembles that of a sample from another individual entirely. These errors have been reproduced in countless subsequent...