A phase 4 clinical trial shows early data that taking doxycycline within 72 hours of unprotected sex lessens sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk. But is this a safe practice? Is...
Immunity and infections
Hypothyroidism is a condition with a wide variety of symptoms that interfere with the quality of life. Especially in the beginning, it can be difficult to attribute symptoms like fatigue,...
Elevated levels of radiation have been detected in soil and interior dust samples at an elementary school in Missouri. The radiation is thought to be related to the development of...
Sepsis refers to the development of a system-wide illness that causes a cascade of health problems throughout the body. If not recognised and treated promptly, sepsis can cause rapid deterioration...
There are over one hundred known autoimmune disorders. Individual symptoms and their severity vary widely. A diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder comes with the need for frequent medical monitoring. In...
Blood transfusions are common medical procedures that can be life-saving. The primary reason for needing a transfusion is blood loss. Different types of blood products may be given during a...
Norovirus is an infectious disease caused by a group of highly contagious viruses that spread through contaminated food, water, surfaces, or objects and direct contact with an infected person. Infection...
