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A “rare” vaccine injury called Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS) has caught the attention of Peruvian health authorities. Peruvian President Dina Boluarte declared a 90-day national emergency after an “unusual increase” in GBS was detected in hospitals across Peru. At least 18 of the country’s 24 departments have seen at least one case of GBS in […]

Engraftment of Vertex Pharmaceuticals VX-880 stem cell–derived islets has now been achieved in six patients, two of whom are insulin-independent at 1 year.

"The take-home finding is that herpes zoster incidence is high among people with MS overall."

We are seeing a spike in cases over the last 2 to 3 years. it predominantly everybody was wearing masks, staying in a distance from each other. and probably the reservoir of certain viruses like the respiratory and central virus and influenza. they were there but just didnt have the opportunity to infect people. now that we have let down our defenses. now that we are not as cautious, all these viruses, think of it this way, they are just waiting to pounce. and indeed there pouncing. so i think t...

Exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mold can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, burning eyes or a skin rash in some people. Asthmatics who are allergic to mold may have severe reactions and CDC warns that immunocompromised individuals, and people with chronic lung disease, could be at risk of getting lung infections from some types of mold found indoors., , , , Anytime there is enough mois....

Mold can cause many health effects and are very commonly found in buildings reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some people are sensitive to mold exposure and may develop a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, burning eyes, or a skin rash. Asthmatics who are allergic to mold may have severe reactions and CDC warns that immunocompromised individuals, and people with chronic lung disease, could be at risk of getting lung infections from some types of mold., ...

Dr. azar, what do we know about these complications? ramsey hunt syndrome and encephalitis on top of shingles? >> theyre both considered relatively rare neurological complications from having shingles. of course ramsey hunt would be considered less serious, more of a major inconvenience with paralysis. some people can experience significant air pain and loss of hearing, ringing of the ear and vertigo. its not necessarily life-threatening. encephalitis can be quite serious in terms of, you know, ...

Disability advocates and community members have criticized Mass General Brigham over their handling of masking policies at their hospitals.

The Clostridioides difficile study was presented at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago.

Most people think of a fungal infection as a yeast infection or athlete’s foot—they’re itchy and annoying but ...