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Genetic material from E. coli bacteria in farm animals could be contributing to the evolution of deadly pandemic strains of E. coli in humans, new research shows. E. coli usually live as harmless bacteria in the gastrointestinal tracts of birds and mammals, including humans. They also reside, independent of a host, in environments such as water and soil, and in food products including chicken and turkey meat, raw milk, beef, pork and mixed salad. These bacteria can cause disease if they possess or acquire factors that allow them survive in areas of the human body outside the gut. E. coli is the primary source of urinary tract infections, a common reason for hospital admissions. It can also lead to sepsis, which kills 11 million people globally each year, and meningitis, an infection that affects the brain and spinal cord. Dr Cameron Reid, from the University of Technology Sydney, said the aim of the study, recently published in  Nature Communications,  was to better u...

Share on Pinterest A recent study looks at COVID-19's long-term effect on lung health. Westend61/Getty Images A recent study, which appears in the journal Radiology , examined the effect of long COVID on the lungs and found potential long-term effects on lung function. The researchers found evidence of small airway disease on chest scans in people who had persistent symptoms after SARS-COV-2 infection, regardless of infection severity. Longer-term follow-up is necessary to determine the lasting clinical consequences of the findings. All data and statistics are based on publicly available data at the time of publication. Some information may be out of date. Visit our coronavirus hub and follow our live updates page for the most recent information on the COVID-19 pandemic. People with COVID-19 often experience various symptoms depending on the severity of their illness. Symptoms appear 2–14 days after exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and last 1–4 weeks on average. It has been diffi...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is considered to be a global health crisis. A review on this topic has been submitted to the journal, Biomaterials and Biosystems , outlining the potential of using nanomaterials for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ Study: Advancements in nanomedicines for the detection and treatment of diabetic kidney disease. Image Credit: ​​​​​​​Julia Lazebnaya/Shutterstock.com Diabetic Kidney Disease There are approximately 34.2 million people with diabetes within the U.S. and with this number steadily increasing, this disorder has been a focal point for innovative researchers that aim to increase the efficacy of diagnostics and therapeutics. Diabetes can cause severe health problems such as diabetic kidney disease (DKD) as well as end-stage kidney disease. Half of the population that has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus as well as a third of patients with type 1 diabetes diag...

You can get ringworm via contact with an infected person, contaminated soil, or an infected animal. You can also contract ringworm from contact with a contaminated object, such as shared gym equipment. You may be more at risk if you are immunocompromised or play sports with a lot of skin contact.  Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice. While ringworm might sound like a condition caused by a worm or parasite, it is actually caused by a fungus. The condition is also called tinea corporis, and it is characterized by an itchy ring-shaped rash that may look more clear in the center with a defined border.  Other symptoms include: Scattered bumps that may be red, purple, brown, or gray Flat round patches  Ring-shaped rashes that overlap   The appearance of ...

PHOENIX--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The University of Phoenix online baccalaureate social work program, in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, has been granted Initial Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA). The CSWE COA granted the accreditation based on the social work program's application. The accreditation period is through October 2029 and requires a progress report to be reviewed by the CSWE COA. Social work has become a more visible field with diverse training and in-demand skills during the course of the pandemic and its impact on mental health and vulnerable populations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an expected growth in social work jobs of 12 percent by 2030, making social work one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. The University's accredited baccalaureate social work program (BSSW), in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, prepares students for the d...

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Did you know that your fingernails are composed of dead skin cells? While that might sound gross, it's really nothing to be squeamish about: Your nail beds simply push old cells out to make way for new, healthy cells. What's more, your fingernails can provide important insights into your health. In particular, one symptom you may notice on your nails could signal one of several autoimmune conditions. If you notice it, you may want to consider getting a blood test to identify the underlying cause. Read on to find out what to look out for, and how to care for your nails after treating the root problem. RELATED: If You Notice This on Your Nails, Get Your Thyroid Checked, Doctors Say. ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Shutterstock If you notice dents, holes, or depressions in your fingernails, this is a sign of pitted nails—one of seven "fingernail problems not to ignore," flagged by the Mayo Clinic. Their expe...

Before you go … If you like what you are reading and believe in independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan journalism like ours—journalism the way it should be—please contribute to keep us going. Reporting like this isn't free to produce and we cannot do this alone. Thank you! FAYETTEVILLE — With more than 5,000 pending applications from rent-burdened households, Cumberland County is expected to take over administration of its pandemic rental assistance program next month. The county and the city of Fayetteville pooled their federal rental aid to form the Fayetteville Cumberland Rental Assistance Program, or RAP, last June. The program was initially funded with two rounds of federal rental aid, one from the December 2020 COVID-19 stimulus package and the other from the American Rescue Plan Act. In to...

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Abdominal pain in children is common and can have many causes. Usually, abdominal pain goes away without treatment. In some cases, the pain has an underlying cause and will need specialized treatment. Abdominal pain can occur anywhere between the chest and the groin. A child may feel localized pain in one area, a more generalized in a larger area, or cramp-like pain. Abdominal pain is common in babies, infants, and children under the age of 12, and it can have many causes. This article will outline some causes of abdominal pain in children, other symptoms a child might experience, and when a child should see a doctor. There are many causes of abdominal pain in children. The most common causes are short term and resolve without medical intervention. Causes of abdominal pain in children include: Constipation If a child has fewer than three bowel movements in one week or has stools that are painful or difficult to pass, they may have constipation. Learn how to treat constipation naturall...

Jiangsu Atom Bioscience and Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., a company developing an oral a urate anion exchanger 1 inhibitor for the potential treatment of chronic gout, said results of a phase IIa trial show that its lead candidate, ABP-671, reduced serum uric acid levels to less than 6 mg/dL, below the clinically defined threshold of 7 mg/dL for hyperuricemia, or excess of uric acid in the blood, which leads to gout. BioWorld Clinical Inflammatory China Adblock test (Why?)

Your knee is a complex joint that has many moving parts. This makes it more prone to injury. As we age, the stress of everyday movements and activities can be enough to trigger symptoms of pain and fatigue in our knees. If you're going about your everyday activities and feel sudden knee pain, it can be hard to know what to do next. Some causes of sudden knee pain are health emergencies requiring attention from a medical professional. Other knee conditions you can treat at home. In this article, we'll walk you through conditions that cause sudden knee pain so you can spot the differences and plan your next steps. Knee pain that appears out of nowhere may seem like it couldn't be related to an injury. But the knee is a tricky body part. It consists of many parts that can become: stretched out worn aggravated partially torn fully ruptured It doesn't take a traumatic blow or hard fall for the parts of your knee to become injured. Here's a summary of common knee issues. ...

If you are experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, you may wonder if the cause is food poisoning, stomach flu, or COVID-19. These conditions share similar symptoms, though there are some key differences between them. Read on to learn more about the symptoms of food poisoning, stomach flu, and COVID-19 and how to determine which condition you have. You'll also learn how to treat each condition, when to seek medical care, and how to test for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. To determine what is causing your gastrointestinal symptoms, it's important to consider factors such as severity, accompanying symptoms, and possible causes. You may need to take a test to get a diagnosis. Typical food poisoning symptoms Eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites can cause food poisoning. Symptoms can occur within a few hours, days, or weeks of consuming contaminated food. They tend to be more severe than symptoms of the stom...

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in both women and men in the United States. When detected at an earlier stage before it metastasizes (spreads), treatment for lung cancer is more likely to be successful.  Many people with lung cancer do not have symptoms until the disease has progressed. Early symptoms of lung cancer include persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, unexplained weight loss, hoarseness, and frequent lung infections (e.g., bronchitis). Because other common diseases can mimic lung cancer, people who do experience early lung cancer symptoms may mistake them for another issue, such as an infection. It's important to see a healthcare provider promptly for any persistent and unusual symptoms, such as shortness of breath or a nagging cough.  This article will cover the diseases that mimic lung cancer, symptoms to watch out for,  and how to get an accurate diagnosis.  sorb...