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Dementia Cases to Double in the U.S.
Neurology > Dementia — 1 million adults projected to develop dementia each year by 2060 by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today January 13, 2025 U.S. dementia cases were projected to reach 1 million annually by 2060, doubling from 514,000 cases in 2020.Lifetime dementia risk was estimated at 42%, with incidence increasing after age
E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald’s outbreak tied to slivered onions
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Mpox Cases in Congo May Be Stabilizing
Infectious Disease > General Infectious Disease — But experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out the virus by Associated Press November 5, 2024 GOMA, Congo -- Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be "stabilizing" -- a possible sign that the main epidemic for which the World Health Organization (WHO)
Over 2,700 suspected new mpox cases in one week in Africa
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Up to 1 in 5 Dementia Cases May Be Attributable to Vision Impairment
Neurology > Dementia — Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today September 5, 2024 Last Updated September 6, 2024 Up to 19% of prevalent dementia cases may be attributable to impaired vision, a cross-sectional analysis suggested.Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship, followed by near acuity impairment.The
The best iPad Pro cases in 2024
Nadeem Sarwar / Digital Trends When it comes to tablets, Apple's iPad lineup dominates the market. The iPad Pro is one of the best options available, offering plenty of power and performance for complex tasks. The latest iPad Pro (2024) features the powerful new M4 chip, a stunning OLED display with the option of an
Enlarge / Computer illustration of Candida fungi.Kateryna Kon | Science Photo Library | Getty Fungi are an indispensable part of your microbiome, keeping the body’s host of microorganisms healthy as part of a system of checks and balances. But when you’re hit by an infection, fungi can be thrown out of equilibrium with other organisms
Swedish E. coli cases linked to imported parsley
Contaminated parsley imported from southern Europe has been linked to at least 150 E. coli cases in Sweden. Over 100 people were infected by Enterotoxigenic E.coli (ETEC) and Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) after eating food during a conference in Jönköping at the end of October. A similar outbreak sickened 50 people in Stockholm. In Stockholm
Four Confirmed Cases of Malaria: Florida Department of Health Issues Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory
The Florida Department of Health has issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory following four confirmed cases of malaria in Sarasota County. All the infected individuals have been treated and recovered. The Department continues to collaborate with local partners to conduct aerial and ground mosquito spraying to minimize further transmission.The Florida Department of Health has issued an
Cases of Bald Spots After Regular Use of Detangling Hairbrushes
Case Studies > Dermatology — A report of three cases of trichomalacia in young women by Kate Kneisel, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 20, 2023 What caused three women in their 20s and 30s to have significant diffuse hair loss? That's the mystery that was solved by taking a complete patient history, as Woo Chiao