newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-10). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…

newarab (2024-09-10). UN polio vaccine convoy in Gaza released after Israel detention. newarab.com A The Israeli military said on Monday it detained the convoy after receiving intelligence indicating that a number of "Pales…

newarab (2024-09-10). Polio vaccine push moves to northern Gaza amid disruptions: WHO. newarab.com The third phase of a giant polio vaccination drive targeting children in After the first confirmed polio case in 25 years, a After covering central and southern Gaza, the campaign moved into its fi…

The Independent (2024-09-10). Kasese to host World Rabies Day on September 28. independent.co.ug Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World Rabies Day (WRD) that is marked annually on September 28, will be celebrated in Kasese, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has confirmed. The day is marked to raise awareness and advocate for elimination of the disease globally. The commemoration has been spearheaded by …

Noah Carl (2024-09-10). Was Winston Churchill a Hero? dailysceptic.org Churchill was not "the chief villain of the Second World War". But this doesn't mean he's immune from criticism. One decision that has long plagued his legacy is the alliance he formed with Joseph Stalin.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-10). Steroid dosage risks and benefits when managing lupus nephritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study highlights the link between glucocorticoid dosage and outcomes in patients with lupus nephritis, a type of kidney inflammation caused by lupus. Glucocorticoids are potent anti-inflammatory medications often used to help treat this condition. Researchers discovered that while higher doses of these steroids can improve kidney function, they also may increase the risk of serious infections and death, further warranting the need for individualized treatment for patients suffering from this autoimmune…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-07). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…

newarab (2024-09-07). UN says more than 700,000 affected by South Sudan floods. newarab.com More than 700,000 people have been impacted by "Floods have caused extensive damage to homes, crops and critical infrastructure, disrupting education and health services and increasing the risk of disease outbreaks," said UN humanitarian agency OCHA in a situation report on Thursday. | It said that…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-07). Steroid dosage risks and benefits when managing lupus nephritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study highlights the link between glucocorticoid dosage and outcomes in patients with lupus nephritis, a type of kidney inflammation caused by lupus. Glucocorticoids are potent anti-inflammatory medications often used to help treat this condition. Researchers discovered that while higher doses of these steroids can improve kidney function, they also may increase the risk of serious infections and death, further warranting the need for individualized treatment for patients suffering from this autoimmune…