Mosquitoes with WNV are usually active between dusk and dawn. Standing water along the arroyos, ditches, wetlands and even the side of the road are breeding grounds for mosquitoes. There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus. Bowen mentioned some of the ways that Seneca County residents can combat the spread of mosquitoes this summer. [Full Article...]
After two years of physical therapy, the young adults were able to reach their arm out, open and close their hand and pick up objects. The restored elbow movement improved their ability to move their wheelchair and to get into bed or a auto, the authors said. [Full Article...]
When journalists asked Harris if she believed busing should be a federal mandate, the California Democrat refused to say outright what her position was. Biden's campaign took no time bashing Harris' comment. "It's disappointing that Senator Harris chose to distort Vice President Biden's position on busing - particularly now that she is tying herself in knots trying not to answer the very questio... [Full Article...]
This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks. MDARD inspectors also collected samples of other brands of individually wrapped or bagged pig ears being sold at multiple retail locations. Use a clean, dedicated scoop, spoon, or cup. Don't let your pet lick your mouth or face after it eats pet food or treats. Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching unpackaged pet treats, suc... [Full Article...]
The hospital says issues with its air filtering system were likely at fault. "We are deeply saddened that one of these patients died", she said. The death occurred a year ago. UW Medical Center has performed 12 operations and is taking others on a case-by-case basis, she added. Swedish said it is still working to determine how many surgeries it can take on. [Full Article...]
They had travelled with their two children Jonathan and Jensen from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to visit Ms Fleming in Florida for a week. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that most commonly enters the body through a break in the skin, and can lead to sepsis, shock and organ failure. [Full Article...]
Cryptosporidium , a parasite more commonly known as Crypto , is spread through the feces of infected humans and animals, the Center for Disease Control said. Children swim in one of the pools at the Munsu Water Park. The parasite has an outer shell that makes it tough to kill. Youngsters sick with diarrhea should not be placed in child care, according to the CDC, and following a cryptosporidio... [Full Article...]
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) said there are 1,270,000 obese adults in Scotland - around 29% of the population - compared to around 640,000 non-obese smokers. Iain Foulkes, Cancer Research UK's executive director, research & innovation, said: "We need to encourage more entrepreneurialism if we want to get more medicines to patients to beat cancer". [Full Article...]