Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are hardy environmental organisms: >200 species have been identified, with highly variable pathogenicity. NTM infection is usually…
Occupational airways disease
Airway diseases can be either caused or made worse by workplace exposures; early recognition of occupational disease is crucial to…
Infections Associated with Resterilized Pacemakers and Defibrillators
Access to permanent pacemakers and implantable cardioverter–defibrillators (ICDs) is problematic in some countries with limited resources. One potential strategy to…
The Urgency of Care during the Covid-19 Pandemic — Learning as We Go
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, alone or in combination with azithromycin, have been highly touted as potential therapies for Covid-19. The claims…
Olanzapine may help control nausea, vomiting in patients with advanced cancer
Olanzapine, a generic drug used to treat nervous, emotional and mental conditions, also may help patients with advanced cancer successfully…
Key mechanism of cytokine storm in Castleman disease
Researchers discover what is happening at the cellular level when Castleman patients experience a cytokine storm.
F.D.A. Bans Faulty Masks, 3 Weeks After Failed Tests
The Food and Drug Administration prohibited 65 manufacturers from selling masks for medical use. But the move came after tests…
F.D.A. Bans Faulty Masks, 3 Weeks After Failed Tests
The Food and Drug Administration prohibited 65 manufacturers from selling masks for medical use. But the move came after tests…