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The concept of Long COVID has become a hot topic, especially since people are finally becoming aware that having COVID–19 is not just an acute respiratory syndrome that may or may not lead up to death but a very complicated potentially lifelong debilitating disease process. While there is a general agreement on what Long COVID is, there is no uniform definition internationally and it is not clear that some long-term post COVID complications such as Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) should be classed as Long COVID or in a separate category. At this time, it is really a matter of semantics. The term Long COVID is probably a patient created term first cited in May 2020. Other names for this syndrome include post-COVID-19 syndrome, post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), and chronic COVID syndrome. The term Long COVID, or whichever one you like, generally means long term sequelae following resolution of an acute COVID-19 infection. There are many manifestations of this ...

NASHVILLE – Whole grains, refined grains and starchy vegetables. They don't generally rank up there with blocking, tackling and execution when it comes to winning football games. But for Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown, his ability to maintain a strict – and boring -- diet leading up to Sunday's contest against Kansas City may go a long way to determining how well he plays. "We are feeling a little better," Brown said Friday, nearly a full week after he was waylaid by a bout of food poisoning that kept him from practicing Wednesday and Thursday. "I've just got to be selective as to what I eat, that's all. Like a lot of real bland items, like mashed potatoes, rice and bread." Brown first began experiencing symptoms last weekend, significant enough that the Titans downgraded him to questionable last Sunday due to sickness. He gutted through Monday's game against Buffalo, posting seven catches – all in the second half – for 91 yards. But he revea...

Advice from a veterinary dermatologist for treating drug-resistant skin infections in your patients while protecting their owners and your staff from possible exposure. Reports about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) have been raising eyebrows and anxiety levels for years. Drug-resistant Staphylococcus infections aren't just affecting dogs and cats. Horses, cattle, pigs, and even exotic species also get them. According to Alison Diesel, DVM, DACVD, clinical associate professor of dermatology at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences, these infections aren't going away anytime soon. In fact, research shows they are on the rise. Initial reports dealt with drug-resistant S aureus infections in humans. Yet Diesel warned, "We've been seeing an increasing number of these drug-resistant infections in our companion animals as well. These include met...

Getty Images En español | While hearing birds chirp in your backyard may be a welcome sign of spring, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning April 1 about an outbreak of salmonella linked to wild songbirds across the country. Although birds may appear clean and healthy, there have been reports of pine siskins, a type of finch, infected with the same strain of salmonella found in infected humans. ...

Anatomy encountered during otoscopic examination The external ear canal extends from the outer opening to the tympanic membrane. The intertragic incisure serves as a landmark from which to start an otoscopic exam. 3,4 A helpful tip during otoscopy is to retract the pinna dorsally and laterally to straighten the canal. This allows the scope to pass unimpeded by the dorsal fold, the prominent dorsal ridge of cartilage at the junction of the vertical and horizontal canals. 4,5 When visualizing the tympanic membrane: the pars flaccida, located dorsal to the pars tensa is small, opaque, pink, and vascular 1 the pars tensa, located ventral to the pars flaccida is small, dark, translucent portion of the tympanic membrane, and 3,5 the stria mallearis, the outline of the manubrium of the malleus, visible through the pars tensa. It is concave rostrally in dogs and straight vertically in cats. 4 How is an otoscopic exam completed on a nonadherent patient? Proper restraint is key to a thorough ot...

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There are a few things that every Costco member should always be aware of—what's currently on sale, what's in the bakery section, and what's flying off of shelves right now. Knowing what products are part of new recalls is also important because it could prevent you or your family from getting sick. And there are several recalls to know about before your next trip to the warehouse. Luckily, the chain conveniently reports them on its website, and we've detailed them for you all in one place. (Related: Costco Foods You Should Always Avoid, According to Nutritionists) If you do have one of these products in your kitchen, stop eating it immediately. Return it to Costco for a full refund, then follow these two steps to sanitize your kitchen so no one contracts a foodborne illness. These frozen treats were recently recalled because they "may contain very small metallic fragments," according to the manufacturer. Boxes of the Mixed Bery ...

Picket Fence Creamery Taco Cheese Curds and the company's key lime pie ice cream are being recalled because they may contain wheat, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to wheat or who has celiac disease could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Picket Fence Creamery LLC. The recalled products include Picket Fence Creamery Taco Cheese Curds that are packaged in 12 ounce plastic containers with  Picket Fence Creamery label. The UPC number that is printed on the label is 094922414984. The product has a "best if used by" date of 2-26-22 (February 26, 2022) or before. The date is directly below the cow logo on the left side of the label. The recalled key lime pie ice cream is packaged in 1/2 pint, 1 pint, and quart containers with the Picket Fence Creamery label. The UP...

For the 1 in 100 people in the U.S. living with hidradenitis suppurativa 1 , dealing with the condition's characteristic deep, painful lumps really affects their quality of life. Sometimes, hidradenitis suppurativa lesions can break open and leak blood, pus, and other odorous fluids, and your skin can be more sensitive when this happens 2 . These sores usually appear in your armpits and groin, so shaving or even just sweating can irritate your skin during a flare-up. That's why it's important to be careful about how you treat your skin if you have hidradenitis suppurativa. Generally, people rely on prescription medications, including topical antibiotics, steroid injections, hormonal pills, and biologics to treat and manage hidradenitis suppurativa. (Keep in mind that your treatment options may change over time based on new research and newly available therapies. Make sure you have ongoing conversations with your doctor about which treatment options may be best for you.) In ...

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Staphylococcus bacteria cause staph infections. There are many types of staph infections, and, depending on the cause, doctors may use antibiotics, surgery, or other methods to treat them. Most staph infections clear up quickly with treatment, but people with a weakened immune system are at higher risk and may take longer to recover. A staph infection is an infection with the bacteria Staphylococcus , which people often refer to by the abbreviation "staph." There are more than 30 types of Staphylococcus bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus , which lives on the skin and in the nose of some people, is responsible for most infections. These bacteria are usually harmless, but if they enter the body through a wound, scrape, or cut, they can cause infection and serious illness. This article examines the causes, types, symptoms, and treatment of staph infections. It also discusses the risk factors and the recovery time for people with these infections. Approximately 1 in 4 people carry ...