This fish delivers a nasty sting. Could it also save lives?
Ocean-goers along the Pacific Northwest’s rugged shorelines know to give the prickly Korean rockfish a wide berth. A type of scorpionfish, it can deliver a toxic strike with its spines. But according to a new study, the fish may possess the ability to heal as well as harm. A protein it produces can kill drug-resistant bacteria, the authors say, and could one day be used to treat infections in people with cystic fibrosis.
The discovery “sets the stage” for scientists to develop better tools to combat antibiotic resistance, says Nicole Iovine, an infectious disease expert at the University of Florida who was not ...
Source: ScienceNOW - July 24, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Epidemiology of arthropods envenomation in Brazil: a public health issue - Castro PHC, Paiva ALB, Peixoto GVM, Oliveira-Mendes BBR, Cala ça P, Matavel A.
Brazil is located between the Equator and Tropic of Capricorn, which allows diverse climates, reliefs, and habitats for arthropods, which sting represents a risk to human health and a public health issue. This manuscript updates the epidemiological data of... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news
What are the benefits and harms of different treatments for jellyfish stings?
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - July 11, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news
QuickStats: Number of deaths from hornet, wasp, and bee stings* among males and females - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2011-2021 - Xu J.
During 2011-2021, a total of 788 deaths from hornet, wasp, and bee stings occurred (an average of 72 deaths per year). The annual number of deaths ranged from 59 (2012) to 89 (2017). Overall, 84% of deaths occurred among males.
Source: National Center ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
10 Reasons Why You Should Download the Red Cross First Aid App
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If your friend got a minor cut or suddenly collapsed, would you know what to do? Emergencies can strike when you least expect them and having the right information and resources at your fingertips can make all the difference. This is where the Red Cross First Aid app comes in!
This powerful tool offers a wealth of knowledge, features and benefits that can empower you and any of your friends to handle emergencies responsibly and effectively.
If you haven’t downloaded the First Aid app yet and are still wondering whether ...
Source: Red Cross Chat - July 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Health & Safety american red cross first aid first aid app First Aid Safety First aid skills Red Cross app Source Type: news
The U.S. Funds Shadow Police Units All Over the World
NAIROBI—The sting operation went off perfectly. Kenyan police detectives subsidized by the U.S. government pretended to be in the market for a live pangolin, an endangered, armadillo-like animal whose scales and meat fetch a high price in parts of Asia.#nairobi #kenyan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Venomous bites, stings and poisoning by European vertebrates as an overlooked and emerging medical problem: recognition, clinical aspects and therapeutic management - Paolino G, Di Nicola MR, Avella I, Mercuri SR.
Europe presents a high number of venomous and poisonous animals able to elicit medically relevant symptoms in humans. However, since most of the accidents involving venomous or poisonous animals in Europe are unreported, their incidence and morbidity are s... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Snake antivenoms-toward better understanding of the administration route - Gamulin E, Mateljak Luka čević S, Halassy B, Kurtović T.
Envenomations induced by animal bites and stings constitute a significant public health burden. Even though a standardized protocol does not exist, parenterally administered polyclonal antivenoms remain the mainstay in snakebite therapy. There is a prevail... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news
Crypto Brokerage Robinhood Cuts 150 Staff as Daily Users Fall to 11 Million
Online brokerage Robinhood Markets will cut 150 full-time staff jobs as US crypto companies feel the sting of lower volumes caused by recent regulatory enforcement actions. Robinhood announced its third tranche of layoffs in just over a year to streamline teams according to lower trading volumes.…#robinhoodmarkets #robinhood #apple #amazon #tesla #coinbase #sygnumbank #beincrypto #dailyusersfall (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Sting stays in such incredible shape at 71
At 71, Sting showed off his age-defying looks while on tour in Scarborough at the weekend. The singer has credited yoga and 'discipline,' for his youthful appearance. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Disgusting up close video shows why bee stings hurt
A clip has gone viral on Twitter, showing exactly how a bee stinger works, with many people commenting that it is actually 'much more complex than' they would've ever guessed. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Inflation Stings the UK, Stalks the US
Britons are gazing longingly at grocery aisles across the Atlantic, and not just because you can’t get Twinkies in UK supermarkets. The UK woke up on Wednesday to the news that inflation has come down less than economists were hoping. While America has slowed inflation a tad more successfully,…#atlantic #twinkies #inflationseesaw #mortenravn #economicsdepartment #dailyupside #poland #stalks (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The power dynamic between landlords and tenants could change as rent prices slow down in some cities
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Renters may still be feeling the sting of skyrocketing price increases from two years ago, but at least those costs are unlikely to worsen this year, according to data from the real estate website Zillow Z, . For about a year, typical rent…#nerdwallet #zillowz #zillow #jefftucker #bls #zillows #uscensusbureau #nyufurmancenter #censusbureau #zillowobserved (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
This Summer, Know Your Risk for Insect Sting Allergy
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- If you ' re dreaming of the perfect summer vacation, one element certain to be excluded from that scenario would be an allergic reaction to a stinging insect.
Whether you ’re planning to travel within the United States or to... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
New York City ’s air pollution is among the world’s worst
Smoke from Canadian wildfires traveled across the border to the east coast Tuesday evening, engulfing the sky in an eerie, yellowish haze. Even with the fires hundreds of miles away, east coast residents reported smelling the smoke. “It’s so intense that it stings your eyes,” one tweet read…#eastcoast #newyorkcity #aqi #iqair #northeast #ericcostanzo #n95 #ericadams #indoors #hepa (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
