Xiao Zhu, six, became impaled on a lollipop which penetrated through the back of his mouth and into his brain when he tripped and fell in a street in Guangdong, China 22:56, 28 Mar 2025Updated 22:59, 28 Mar 2025 An X-ray of the lollipop which had penetrated Xiao Zhu’s brain (Image: Jam Press) A young … Read more
TOPLINE: Late amniocentesis demonstrates a 22.9% overall genetic diagnostic yield, with 2.4 times higher yield for fetuses with multiple organ system anomalies (36.4%) vs single organ system anomalies (15.3%). The procedure shows a low 1.2% complication rate, with delivery occurring at a median of 38 weeks 3 days gestation. METHODOLOGY: Researchers established a collaborative network … Read more
TOPLINE: Almost one fifth of patients hospitalized for necrotizing pancreatitis (NP) will be readmitted within 30 days, with biliary and idiopathic pancreatitis carrying higher risk than alcohol-induced disease, according to a new study. METHODOLOGY: NP is associated with a significant healthcare burden, including hospital admission, but few studies have evaluated readmission rates of NP. Researchers … Read more
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Mum Teresa Jones, 59, was diagnosed with Pyoderma Gangrenosum – a rare skin condition that causes large, painful ulcers to appear on the chest or legs 07:45, 19 Mar 2025Updated 07:45, 19 Mar 2025 Teresa said bits of her leg were falling off(Image: Jam Press) A mum begged doctors to amputate her … Read more
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended cladribine (Mavenclad, Merck Serono) for adults in England with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). This decision makes the NHS the first healthcare system in Europe to widely offer the at-home tablet for patients with active MS. The final draft guidance means cladribine is an option for … Read more
Infection Concerns Candida infections are on the rise globally, ranging from mild mucosal infections, such as oropharyngeal and vulvovaginal candidiasis, to severe, life-threatening conditions, such as candidemia and invasive candidiasis. The increasing resistance to antifungals, particularly in strains such as Candida auris and fluconazole-resistant C parapsilosis poses significant challenges. In response, the European Confederation for … Read more
TOPLINE: Smoking was associated with a doubling in risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS), with the strongest association in men and those aged 45-49 years in a new study. METHODOLOGY: In a prospective case-control study, 546 patients with CIS (47% women) aged 18-49 years from 19 European stroke centers were assessed between 2013 and 2022. … Read more
TOPLINE: Treatment with Paxlovid in older adults did not appear to make a difference in whether or not they were hospitalized because of COVID-19. METHODOLOGY: Over a 9-month time span starting in April 2022, researchers analyzed the hospital data of over 1.6 million Ontario residents aged 65 to 74 years. Nearly 88% of all patients … Read more
Archyde Mastering WordPress Child Themes: A Comprehensive Guide Table of Contents 1. Mastering WordPress Child Themes: A Comprehensive Guide 2. Why Use a Child Theme? 3. Creating a Child Theme: A Step-by-Step Guide 4. Step 1: Create a Child Theme directory 5. Step 2: Develop a Stylesheet (style.css) 6. Step 3: Create a Functions File … Read more
Almost half of people who experience sudden cardiac death were never diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (CVD) before it was too late, warned investigators. “A substantial number of deaths happen in people we don’t see in the cardiac ward,” said Tobias Skjelbred, MD, a cardiologist at Copenhagen University Hospital and lead author of a new nationwide … Read more