Approximately 80% of patients in intensive care showed clinical improvement in gram-positive bacterial infections after treatment with linezolid, based on data from more than 300 individuals. Bacter… [+3596 chars]
Summary: For those with heart disease risk factors, daily consumption of green tea extract can reduce blood sugar levels and improve gut health by lowering inflammation and decreasing “leaky gut”. Gr… [+8346 chars]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently confirmed an outbreak of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Ghana. Ghana is a close neighbour of Nigeria. However, according to the Nigeria Centre for Di… [+4710 chars]
In a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of the BNT162b2 vaccine against the new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SA… [+5827 chars]
Message of WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso MoetiThe world marks World Hepatitis Day on 28 July every year, to raise awareness of this silent killer which is responsible for the deaths… [+4220 chars]
Introduction Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most common disease of the oral mucosa. It is characterized by recurrent, painful, single, or multiple ulcers, with erythematous margins.1 Ap… [+18236 chars]
Introduction Leprosy, which is caused by Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae), remains a public health problem associated with disability, deformity, stigma and discrimination in untreated individuals. … [+24387 chars]
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has disclosed that one close contact in the Marburg Virus Disease cases in Ghana who tested positive died on July 21, … [+1300 chars]
Millions of children have missed out on crucial vaccinations because of disruptions brought about by the pandemic.Credit: Bayu Novanta/SOPA Images/Shutterstock Since the start of the COVID-19 pandem… [+3659 chars]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently confirmed an outbreak of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Ghana. Ghana is a close neighbour of Nigeria. However, according to the Nigeria Centre for Di… [+4710 chars]
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Many women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes have sexual problems. In fact, up to approximately one third of women experience complaints of sexual desire, … [+7547 chars]
Summary: Study reveals cocoa powder reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness, only when levels of both are elevated. Source: University of Surrey Cocoa only reduces blood pressure and arterial… [+5919 chars]
