Tick-Borne Illness Babesiosis a Hazard for Seniors
Title: Tick-Borne Illness Babesiosis a Hazard for SeniorsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/2/2013 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/3/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Allergies General)
Source: MedicineNet Allergies General - July 3, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
Tick-Borne Illness Babesiosis a Hazard for Seniors: FDA
Risk highest in certain East Coast states
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News - July 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Protect Yourself Against Tick-Borne Disease
The best known tick-borne diseases in the U.S. are Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain fever, but scientists at the Food and Drug Administration found an increasing number of cases of babesiosis, a serious disease caused by a parasite carried by the same ticks that carry Lyme disease. Learn about these diseases and how to avoid them. (Source: FDA Consumer Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Updates - June 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Causes Lymphocytosis?
Discussion
Lymphocytes are an important part of the cellular and humoral immunity. Absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) is usually used to determine ranges of normal for lymphocytes. The ALC is higher in neonates and young children (up to 8000 cells/microL) but in those > 12 years of age is normally > 4000 cells/microL. Lymphopenia is usually defined as < 1000-1500 cells/microL. Infants again usually have higher counts or < 2500 cells/microL. Remember normal leukocyte count is 4.5-11.0 x 1000/mm2 with about 22-44% overall being lymphocytes.
Reactive lymphocytosis is when a patient without an underlying hematological problem ha...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 24, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Durham Veterinarian Warns of Summer Flea and Tick Season for Pets
DURHAM, N.C., June 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Hope Animal Hospital in Durham, NC is reminding pet owners about the dangers of summer flea and tick season. According to veterinarian Dr. Soren Windram, pets need medicated protection to prevent health problems including worms, flea dermatitis, and tick-borne diseases, including Lyme Disease, ehrlichia and babesia. The vet clinic is also reminding pet owners to regularly check their pets for fleas and ticks. Dr. Windram says that regular spot checks and medication are the best way to keep pets free from fleas and ticks this summer. (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - June 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Infectious Diseases: Images in Clinical Medicine
Editor: V. Dimov, M.D., Cleveland ClinicHypoglossal Nerve Palsy during Meningococcal Meningitis. NEJM, 10/2014.Herpes Zoster Involving the S1 Dermatome. NEJM, 05/2014.Tinea Faciei. NEJM, 05/2014.Disseminated Cryptococcosis in a CLL patient. 05/2014.Scrofuloderma due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. NEJM, 06/2012.Leonine Facies in Lepromatous Leprosy. NEJM, 04/2012.Intestinal Infestation with Ancylostoma ceylanicum. NEJM, 03/2012.Kerion celsi form of tinea capitis caused by a T-cell hypersensitivity reaction. NEJM, 03/2012.Eye can see a nest of worms! Thelazia callipaeda. Lancet, 03/2012.Madura Foot. NEJM, 01/2012.Paragonimia...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - August 22, 2009 Category: General Medicine Tags: Images Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Hematology and Oncology: Images in Clinical Medicine
Editor: V. Dimov, M.D., Assistant Professor at University of ChicagoDisseminated Cryptococcosis in a CLL patient. NEJM, 05/2014.Leukemia cutis. Lancet, 10/2012.Biliary ileus. Lancet, 07/2012.Corneal snowflakes due to IgG-kappa multiple myeloma. Lancet, 08/2012.Splenic Spirals due to hepatoblastoma. NEJM, 06/2012.Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy and Tripe Palms due to lung cancer. NEJM, 01/2012.Metastasis of Renal-Cell Carcinoma. NEJM, 10/2011.Amelanotic choroidal melanoma. Lancet, 03/2011.Retroperitoneal liposarcoma with lamellar bone inside.A painful cranial bulge. Lancet, 05/2011.Splenic Calcification in sick...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - August 22, 2009 Category: General Medicine Tags: Hematology Images Oncology Source Type: news
