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Therapeutics for rheumatic fever and heart disease - NPS MedicineWise

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Therapeutics for rheumatic fever and heart disease    NPS MedicineWise

Scientists Use Synthesized Antibiotic to Treat Bacterial Infection in Mice for the First Time - Interesting Engineering

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Now for the first time since the antibiotics discovery, scientists have synthesized the drug and used it to treat a bacterial infection.  Researchers from the University of Lincoln, UK, used a simplified, synthesis form of teixobactin to treat a bacterial infection in mice. Antibiotic also reduced infection severity In addition to clearing the infection, the synthesized teixobactin also managed to minimize the severity of the infection which was not achieved by the clinically-used antibiotic, moxifloxacin, used as a control in the study. The complete findings have been published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.  There are increasing instances of drug-resistant infections causing fatalities around the globe. The development of new antibiotics is a crucial area of interest for the medical research community.  Dr Ishwar Singh, a specialist in novel drug design and development from the University of Lincoln's School of Pharmacy, said: "Translating ...

Antifungal Cream: Types, Uses, and Side Effects - Verywell Health

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Antifungal creams are topical medications used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch. Anyone can develop these fungal skin infections, and they are typically easy to treat with over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription-strength antifungal creams. This article will explore the different antifungal creams and how they work to treat fungal infections. Osobystist / Getty Images How It Works Antifungal medications work by killing or stopping the spread of the fungus that causes fungal infections. Topical Cream Antifungal creams are topical creams applied directly to and absorbed by the skin rather than ingested. Types There are four main classes of antifungal medications, each targeting a particular kind of fungus. The four classes are: Azoles Echinocandins Flucytosine Polyenes These antifungal medications may be given in oral, gel, cream, or another form, depending on ...

Best supplements for hair loss: A vitamin to penetrate hair follicles for hair regrowth - Express

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Vitamin D plays an integral role in the creation of new hair follicles, according to health experts. Hair follicles are the tiny pores from which new hairs grow. New follicles may help hair maintain thickness and prevent existing hair from falling out prematurely. Because of this link, ensuring you are getting adequate amounts of vitamin D could help support both hair growth and regrowth. Adblock test (Why?)

Sunderland grandmothers' remedies for colds, boils and warts - and some are real eye-openers! - Sunderland Echo

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Sign up to our Wearside Echoes Newsletters. A monthly round-up of our retro best bits Philip Curtis, from Sunderland Antiquarian Society, has shared another of his great features on Wearside's past. And this one focuses on the old remedies that grandmothers used to use to cure everything from colds to constipation. Take a look. The era when sweaty socks, radishes and red hot pokers were used to treat ailments - and grandmas came up with the remedies - before the NHS arrived. Most Popular In the days before the National Health Service, Sunderland's families sometimes struggled to pay for health treatments. And that meant it was often the grandmothers of the family who came up with their own home-made help. One of the factors was that many people were reluctant to pay for, or could not afford, treatment and so before a doctor was called in, home cures were often tried - and what a lot of home cures there were. Socks, preferably, sweaty, were used to treat sore throats by placing...

Antibiotics for Pink Eye: When to Use Them - Verywell Health

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Your eye is swollen and red, indicating a case of conjunctivitis , known commonly as pink eye. The clear conjunctiva that covers the sclera (the white part of the eye) is inflamed. The blood vessels are swollen, making the eye appear pink. You're not sure exactly what to do about this. Is this something you can count on to clear up on its own? In a word—usually. However, treatment is sometimes used to help pink eye resolve. This article will highlight when it's important to reach out for help for pink eye, the role of antibiotic drops for pink eye, how other treatments may help, and how long it may take to be free of pink eye. kumikomini / Getty Images When to Seek Medical Help for Pink Eye While often it's not necessary to get medical help with pink eye, there are times when it's important to seek treatment. Here's what to watch for: Eye pain Blurred vision even after clearing mucus Light sensitivity A red eye ...

Liberia declares Monkey pox outbreak – First case confirmed in Maryland - WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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Monrovia, July 25, 2022:  The government of Liberia through the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia has today declared an out-break of monkey pox, following confirmation of a case in Maryland on the 24 th of July 2022 by the National Public Health Reference Laboratory and the World Health Organisation has been duly informed as required by the International Health Regulations protocol of 2005. It is confirmed that it is a cross border imported case from Ivory Coast. The country has moved in to heighten surveillance in Maryland and nearby counties and most importantly at the main ports of entry as one of the measures to curb the outbreak. The Honorable Minister of health – Dr Wilhilemina Jallah has urged the general public to report any strange skin conditions that resemble chicken pox to the nearest health facility in the area. "Anybody smearing chalk on the face could be concealing a skin disease. Report any cases of individuals...

New understanding of 'superantigens' could lead to improved staph infection treatments - University of Wisconsin-Madison

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The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus has long been known to cause infections in humans, ranging from mild skin infections to pneumonia to more serious infections of the heart. In high-income countries, it's the leading cause of a sometimes-fatal condition known as infective endocarditis, involving inflammation of the heart's valves or lining. Now, in a new study, researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine describe another way the bacterium can cause harm: by undermining the body's ability to heal from those infections. The findings may point the way toward improving treatment of infections with S. aureus , more commonly called a staph infection. Wilmara Salgado-Pabón The S. aureus bacteria produce small toxins, called superantigens, that bind to white blood cells and over-activate the immune system, which can cause complications for the circulatory system. The study in rabbits, published recently in Science Advances, found that a supera...

Atopic Dermatitis on the Scalp: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Techniques - Health.com

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Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, can make the skin all over your body feel dry, red, and itchy. And, unfortunately, your scalp isn't immune to the effects of atopic dermatitis, even though it's covered in hair. "It's an intrinsic defect of the skin barrier," Dendy Engleman, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York, tells Health . Essentially, people with eczema have super sensitive skin, and the condition can cause patches of very itchy, red skin that look dry and cracked. Atopic dermatitis most commonly appears on the arms—specifically the area in front of or inside the elbow—or behind the knees. But you can get it anywhere on your body, says Dr. Engleman, including on your scalp. Here's what you need to know about atopic dermatitis on the scalp, including how it's different from other scalp conditions, how to spot it, and how it's treated. AdobeStock Atopic dermatitis on the scalp is ecze...

Ear Infection in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Healthgrades

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The Organization | [OCG] 07/25/22 Rulings Update - YGOrganization

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Macro Cosmos refresher. Q: When Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle, etc. is destroyed, the effects of Banisher of the Light, Banisher of the Radiance, Macro Cosmos, Dimensional Fissure, or Dimension Shifter are applying. In this case, can I place it in the Spell & Trap Zone as a Continuous Spell? A: Even in that case, you can apply the effect of Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle and place it in the Spell & Trap Zone as a Continuous Spell. If you do not apply the effect, it will be banished by the effect of Banisher of the Light, etc. The same applies when the following monsters are destroyed: Advanced Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle, Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus, Advanced Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus, Crystal Beast Cobalt Eagle, Advanced Crystal Beast Cobalt Eagle, Crystal Beast Amber Mammoth, Advanced Crystal Beast Amber Mammoth, Crystal Beast Emerald Tortoise, Advanced Crystal Beast Emerald Tortoise, Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger, Advanced Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger, Crystal...

Ceclor Drug / Medicine Information - News-Medical.Net

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Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. Why am I using CECLOR? CECLOR contains the active ingredient cefaclor. CECLOR is used to treat infections caused by bacteria in different parts of the body. For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using CECLOR? in the full CMI. What should I know before I use CECLOR? Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to CECLOR or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. ...