Early, aggressive fluid resuscitation in acute pancreatitis led to a higher incidence of fluid overload without improving clinical outcomes in the landmark WATERFALL trial. Early aggressive hydration is widely recommended for the management of acute pancreatitis, but evidence for this…

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers compared the percent excess mortalities due to the zero-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (ZC) policy or the living-with-COVID (LWC) policy. Study: Zero-COVID policy or Living-with-COVID policy? Analysis Based on Percent…

Young children in sub-Saharan Africa often become severely anemic as consequence of a malaria infection. Treating them requires blood transfusions and they must stay hospitalized for several days. They are at a relatively high risk of dying during treatment, but…

Scanning electron microscope image of Vibrio cholerae. Credit: Wikipedia Six regions in Kenya have been hit with cholera outbreaks including the capital Nairobi, the health ministry announced Wednesday, with a total of 60 cases registered nationwide. Cholera is an acute…

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The secret to age-proofing your gut: DR MEGAN ROSSI reveals our stomachs also age but many don’t think about it until symptoms strike We spend a fortune on products to tackle wrinkles and grey hair, and there is always plenty…

Silk may be able to provide an inexpensive biodegradable manufactured substitute to microplastics, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. What to know: Tiny particles of plastic called microplastics are used in a variety of products worldwide to…

Screaming may be associated with a multitude of emotions or functions. We might scream when we are surprised or when we experience joy, pleasure or excitement. We scream with sadness, fear and grief, too. We might scream while cheering on…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain At least 54 people have died in Peru over the past month after they consumed bottled drinks containing methanol, a toxic form of alcohol, the South American country’s health ministry said Monday. The ministry said it…

The proportion of adults in England diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis has increased by at least 40% between 2004 to 2020, new Keele University research has found. Inflammatory arthritis groups together conditions causing joint pain and swelling. Its three main types—rheumatoid…