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South Korean scientists create glowing dog: report
South Korean scientists create glowing dog: report By Reuters SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean scientists said on Wednesday they have created a glowing dog using a cloning technique that could help find cures for human diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Yonhap news agency reported. A research team from Seoul National University (SNU) said the genetically modified female beagle, named Tegon and born in 2009, has been found to glow fluorescent green under ultraviolet light if given a doxycycline … Read entire article »
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Leprosy in the Philippines: a review
Leprosy is a skin disease that accounts for serious deformities and disabilities, leading to stigmatization and psychosocial suffering. It is included in “The Neglected Tropical Diseases”. Not surprisingly, its management is increasingly reported as a function of Dermatology Departments, with a strong community-orientated bias. Prompt and accurate diagnosis of leprosy is crucial in the control of leprosy. Its management requires a multidisciplinary team of skilled physicians, laboratory staff, and nurses. All members of the health … Read entire article »
‘Time bomb’ superbug requires global response: doctor
BOSTON, Massachusetts (AFP) – – A new superbug from India thought to be resistant to nearly every known antibiotic poses a global threat, scientists warned, urging health authorities to track the bacteria. “There is an urgent need, first, to put in place an international surveillance system over the coming months and, second, to test all the patients admitted to any given health system” in as many countries as possible, said Patrice … Read entire article »
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6 Natural Ways to Feel Happier
If you had horrible back or stomach pain, you’d get yourself to a doctor (or emergency room!), immediately, right? Yet, when the pain is emotional—for instance, feeling persistently worried, sad or hopeless—people are likely to resist seeking help for months or even years. In a survey by SELF in conjunction with Discovery Health and Mental Health America in Alexandria, Virginia, 53 percent of women say they’ve felt intense worry for weeks—a sign of … Read entire article »
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Statements on the Role of Antibiotic Chemoprophylaxis against Leptospirosis
A. Pre-exposure Measures 1. The most effective preventive measure is the avoidance of high-risk exposure (i.e. wading in floods and contaminated water, contact with animal body fluids). 2. If high risk exposure is unavoidable, appropriate protective measures include wearing boots, goggles, overalls, and rubber gloves. 3. Pre-exposure antibiotic prophylaxis is NOT ROUTINELY RECOMMENDED. However, in those individuals who intend to visit highly endemic areas AND get exposed, pre-exposure prophylaxis may be considered. Pre-exposure prophylaxis regimen for non-pregnant, non-lactating adult: Doxycycline 2 capsules of 100 mg/ capsule once weekly, to begin 1 to 2 days before exposure and continuing through the period of exposure Currently, there is NO recommended pre-exposure prophylaxis that is safe for pregnant and lactating women. B. Post-Exposure Measures 1. Antibiotic prophylaxis in the prevention of leptospirosis is NOT 100% effective. 2. Factors that may … Read entire article »
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