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University of Queensland researchers used dosing software to speed up the effects of antibiotics in patients being treated for sepsis in Intensive Care Units. Dosing software improved antibiotic exposure in critically ill adults and children with sepsis. Image credit: Adobe. Study co-senior author Professor Jason Roberts from UQ’s Center for Clinical Research said the technique tested in the DIRECT study meant patients received effective antibiotics in half the usual time, leading to faster recovery, higher quality care, cost savings and increased hospital bed availability. “We found we could dramatically improve the accuracy and quality of treatment delivered to adults and…
We also stand out from President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address last week, where he specifically named impact statements and invested in policy actions and promises with significant implications for women’s health in the United States. At the Black Women’s Health Imperative, we call on all of our communities to hold our President and politicians accountable to these commitments as we prepare for the urgency of the upcoming November election. In his speech, President Biden unequivocally stated his intention to “reinstate Roe v. Wade as the law of the land again” if voters elect a Congress that supports…
READING: 4 minutes Your skin has its own language. He sends you signs and tells you what’s going on without saying a word. Redness, itching, eczema… Atopic dermatitis can manifest itself in many ways. But what exactly is this condition and how can it be treated? Join us as we explore the world of atopic dermatitis with our expert Albert Navasa, ISDIN Medical Marketing Specialist. What is atopic dermatitis? Albert Navasa helps us understand the term: “Simply put, atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes dryness, itching and inflammation of the skin.” Although it…
Doxy-PEP is a new strategy for preventing sexually transmitted diseases /*! elementor – v3.19.0 – 28-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Doxy-PEP—or doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis—is a sexual health strategy that involves taking an antibiotic by mouth after sex without condoms to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.This strategy comes at a time when bacterial STDs are on the rise. Recently released data from the CDC showed that 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis will be reported in the United States in 2022. Cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea—the two most commonly reported STIs—have remained high for many years, and…
You’ve kept all your appointments, followed your doctor’s orders with militant discipline, installed the car seat, and triple-checked the contents of your hospital bag – you’re officially ready to give birth. But how much thought have you put into what follows? Just as you would write a birth plan to feel more confident and prepared for the day of delivery, having a postpartum care plan helps ensure those same feelings. In the grand scheme of things, you’re in the parent phase much longer than the parent-to-be phase, so it makes sense to set yourself up for long-term success. So what…
A new way of classifying tuberculosis (TB) which aims to improve focus on the early stages of the disease has been presented by an international team involving researchers at UCL. The new framework, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicineseeks to replace the approach of the last half century of defining tuberculosis as either active (ie causing disease and potentially infectious to others) or latent (infection with the bacterium that causes tuberculosis [M tuberculosis] but we feel well and it’s not infectious to others) – an approach researchers say is limiting progress in eradicating the disease. It is worth noting that…
Introducing Dr Carissa Coulston-Parkinson – the mastermind behind SANE’s latest series of blog posts, including topics on The Power of Psychology, International Men’s Day and Women’s Day, Human Rights Day, Festive Season Challenges, adjusting to the new year and back to school (just to name a few). Dr Coulston-Parkinson is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist with a deep understanding of complex mental health conditions. He has specialist knowledge in the areas of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, intellectual disability, personality disorders, traumatic brain injury and neurological conditions. You can view her research publications hereand her expertise and insights into…
Since opening the new campus doors at 5:00 A.M. as of August 5, 2012, more than 83,500 babies have been born here. To help us celebrate 10 years on our new campus, we caught up with some of these babies. 2012 – Jack Hammett was born on August 6, 2012. “It was a wonderful experience – everything was nice and new and clean and clear… I remember me and my husband walking into that room and it felt like we were in a fancy hotel.Sarah Hammett, Mom 2013 – Damyria Richard was born on January 9, 2013. “My experience at…
written by Allison Goins, Ph.D. | Posted on March 5thu2024 at 12:00 p.m The quest for youthful, supple skin is a journey many people embark on. If you want to know how to regain skin elasticity, you’ve come to the right place. And with so many products that barely have an anti-aging label on them and marketing that basically claims to have the fountain of youth in a bottle, understanding the science behind your skin and aging empowers you to make informed choices and achieve the desired results. Aging is a very complex process and there are so many things…
Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly sensing and processing signals from our bodies. For example, we may be consciously or subconsciously aware of our heartbeat, breathing, hunger, thirst, temperature (ie, feeling too hot or too cold), or our need to go to the bathroom. The process of perceiving these bodily cues to better understand the state of the body is known as interoception. Sometimes, people experience a dysfunction of intrauterine function. This means that there is a disconnect between the body’s signals and the brain’s interpretation of those signals. Ultimately, this can lead to a misrepresentation of…