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Could 9 in 10 Cases of Dengue Be Prevented?

Could 9 in 10 Cases of Dengue Be Prevented?

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Scientists say that 90% of dengue cases could be slashed by artificially infecting mosquitoes. Dengue viruses are spread to people by infected mosquitoes. But infecting the insects with Wolbachia bacteria blocks the dengue virus from replicating in mosquitoes and being transmitted between people, the […]

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Antiviral Drug, Plasma Transfusions Show Promise in Treating Coronavirus

Antiviral Drug, Plasma Transfusions Show Promise in Treating Coronavirus

Latest Infectious Disease News FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The race is on to find effective treatments against the new COVID-19 coronavirus spreading through China, and two new therapies show real promise, researchers say. One is an experimental antiviral medicine that already being used by Chinese doctors on a “compassionate” basis in coronavirus […]

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Is Sunny Outlook the Best Rx for Stroke Recovery?

Is Sunny Outlook the Best Rx for Stroke Recovery?

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Optimism might be powerful medicine when recovering from a stroke, a new study suggests. Stroke survivors who had positive outlooks showed lower levels of inflammation, reduced stroke severity and fewer physical impairments after three months compared to more pessimistic stroke survivors, the researchers found. “Our […]

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Bedbugs (Bed Bugs) vs. Lice

Bedbugs (Bed Bugs) vs. Lice

What are bedbugs and lice? What are their main differences? Symptoms of bedbug bites include red, itchy bite marks on the face, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and back. What are bedbugs? The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is considered a public health pest, but bedbugs do not transmit or spread disease. bedbugs are small, brown, […]

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Use of Club Drug ‘Special K’ Could Be Underreported

Use of Club Drug ‘Special K’ Could Be Underreported

Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Ketamine use among electronic dance music party-goers is much higher than previously thought. And unintentional use appears to play a role, a new study finds. Ketamine is known as Special K on the party scene. The operating room anesthetic was approved by the U.S. […]