As the U.S. population living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) ages, the safety and efficacy of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment for the senior population is an important concern. The bulk of those living with HCV in the United States are baby boomers—those born between 1945 and 1965—about half of whom are over age 65 and… Read More »
As temperatures rise across the state, so does the risk of getting food poisoning. There were 252 reported cases of salmonella or food poisoning in November, according to one authority – the Southern NSW Local Health District. Find out about the symptoms and how to keep your food safe during the warmer months. The symptoms Food poisoning… Read More »
Home News Consumer News Health Tip: Safe Tips For Antibiotic Use Print this page — Antibiotics are frequently prescribed to fight bacterial infections. But if used improperly, the bacteria they are meant to kill can become resistant. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these guidelines for safe antibiotic use: Use the medicine exactly as directed.… Read More »
The FDA said that the ongoing outbreak is linked to the “end of season” harvest in some parts of California — but the agency still says people should not eat any romaine lettuce. People have become sick in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Wisconsin. An additional… Read More »
October 30, 2018 Share this content: Time to achieving full alertness at the conclusion of the bronchoscopy was significantly shorter in patients treated with remimazolam. The use of remimazolam, administered under the supervision of a pulmonologist, has been shown to be safe and effective for achieving moderate sedation in patients who are undergoing flexible bronchoscopy… Read More »