Countries must balance COVID-19 response with maintaining essential services to manage and prevent infectious diseases. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 2020 (PAHO)— The pandemic of COVID-19, which has killed over 390,000 people in the Americas, is threatening regional plans to eliminate and control infectious diseases including tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis and others, PAHO Director Carissa F. Etienne said…
Through international procurement, PAHO’s Strategic Fund played a vital role in COVID-19 response, also buying face shields, masks, gloves, gowns and respirators and ensuring continuing supplies of quality equipment Washington, DC, August 6, 2020 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization has leveraged the Strategic Fund for Public Health Supplies to procure and distribute millions…
Washington D.C., August 5, 2020 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a warning against the use of chlorine products as treatments for COVID-19. “PAHO does not recommend oral or parenteral use of chlorine dioxide or sodium chlorite-based products for patients with suspected or diagnosed COVID-19 or for anyone else. There is no…
New research in pigs finds that sugar intake alters the reward-processing circuitry of the brain in a similar way to addictive drugs. Whenever we learn something new or experience something pleasurable, our brain’s reward system becomes activated. With the help of natural brain chemicals, several brain areas communicate with each other to help us learn…
Molly, which is another name for the drug MDMA, typically stays in a person’s system for several days. The exact length of time depends on several factors, including the person’s metabolism and the amount of the drug they have taken.Different drug tests have different detection periods. Some tests can detect molly for only a day…
Adnexal masses are lumps that occur in the adnexa of the uterus, which includes the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. They have several possible causes, which can be gynecological or nongynecological.An adnexal mass could be:an ovarian cystan ectopic pregnancya benign tumora malignant tumorA family doctor can usually manage benign masses. However, prepubescent and postmenopausal individuals…
Over the years, people have tried many different methods to help induce labor naturally, from eating spicy food to bouncing on an exercise ball. Some people may be tempted to try castor oil as a means to help induce labor.Those who consider using castor oil to induce labor should try to find out about its…
Many people believe that eye exercises can help improve vision or treat eye conditions.Although there is limited evidence to suggest that eye exercises can actually enhance vision, eye exercises can help with eye strain, certain eye conditions, and overall well-being.Eye exercises can be particularly helpful for people who experience digital eye strain, which is related…
Gut bacteria produce an appetite suppressant than can strengthen the effect of an exercise-based weight loss program.Share on PinterestA supplement may boost the fat-burning effects of exercise long after it has finished.The many health benefits of regular exercise are well known. However, its impact on weight loss is less clear, as exercise increases appetite, potentially…
Experiments in rhesus macaques show that changing the mode of administration of an existing vaccine yields “amazing” results in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). Share on PinterestDelivering the TB vaccine intravenously rather than intradermally may prove significantly more effective.Globally, TB is one of the top 10 causes of death and the leading cause of death…