Toxic shock syndrome: How a simple scratch could cause a rare and DEADLY condition
TOXIC shock syndrome symptoms includes shedding skin, blood pressure dropping, and even heart failure. It ’s a rare, but potentially lethal, bacterial condition. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
We Were There: Toxic Shock Syndrome: A Lasting Legacy
October 19, 2017 1:00-2:30pm ET. Atlanta, GA or viawebcast. (Source: PHPartners.org)
Source: PHPartners.org - October 18, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Toxic shock syndrome in paediatric thermal injuries: a case series and systematic literature review - Gutzler L, Schiestl C, Meuli M, Oliveira C.
BACKGROUND: Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but potentially life-threatening complication of thermal injuries in children. The study objective was to systematically review the literature on paediatric TSS after burns or scalds, and describe our exper... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 7, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Orkney man in coma gestures 'I love you' to wife
Roy Norquoy, from Orkney, was struck down by toxic shock syndrome, which quickly developed into sepsis. Doctors were forced to place him in an induced coma to keep him alive. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gynecologist slams Gwyneth Paltrow's 'vagina eggs'
Gwyneth Paltrow last week told goop readers to use jade eggs. Dr Jen Gunter warns the idea is nonsense - and could increase the risk of bacterial vaginosis or toxic shock syndrome. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I Accidentally Had Two Tampons In. What Should I Do?
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By Susan Rinkunas
I took out my tampon only to discover I had a second one in the whole time. Am I going to get TSS now?
First, take a deep breath. Yes, it's disturbing to realize you've been harboring a forgotten guest, but it's not as unhealthy as you might think. Depending on how often you change them, it's possible that your tampon has only been in there for a couple of hours. And even if you know for sure that you've exceeded the eight hours recommended on the box, accidentally wearing one for longer than that doesn't automatically mean you're going to get toxic shock s...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
It Might Be Time To Break Up With Your Tampon
Menstrual blood is really cool. Did you know, for example, that stem cells from menstrual blood are more powerful than those found in bone marrow?
Tampons, on the other hand, leave much to be desired. According to ASAP Science, 81 percent of women wear tampons during their menstrual cycle. But the evidence to ditch the tampon is mounting.
Not only are tampons expensive (thanks, luxury tax), they’re also environmentally unfriendly: Plastic applicators are not biodegradable and contribute nearly 300 pounds of waste in one woman’s lifetime, according to the video.
Tampons can also contr...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - September 23, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
12 Period Facts Everyone Should Know
Despite what a carefree tampon commercial would have you believe, that time of the month can be uncomfortable, varied and complex.
No two periods look the same: Some women experience excruciating symptoms each time. Others may skip months entirely. And did you know that men can also have a physical reaction to a woman’s monthly cycle?
Basically, there’s more to a period than what you hear in pop culture. And it will serve everyone better to be more informed about the process and armed with the facts. Below are a few things everyone should know about that oh-so-wonderful time of the month:
1. The ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - September 14, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
12 Period Facts Everyone Should Know
Despite what a carefree tampon commercial would have you believe, that time of the month can be uncomfortable, varied and complex.
No two periods look the same: Some women experience excruciating symptoms each time. Others may skip months entirely. And did you know that men can also have a physical reaction to a woman’s monthly cycle?
Basically, there’s more to a period than what you hear in pop culture. And it will serve everyone better to be more informed about the process and armed with the facts. Below are a few things everyone should know about that oh-so-wonderful time of the month:
1. The ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biochemists' discovery could lead to vaccine against'flesh-eating' bacteria
Biochemists have uncovered patterns in the outer protein coat of group A Streptococcus that could finally lead to a vaccine against this highly infectious bacteria -- responsible for more than 500,000 deaths a year, including toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis or ' flesh-eating disease. ' (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 5, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Biochemists' discovery could lead to vaccine against 'flesh-eating' bacteria
(University of California - San Diego) Biochemists at the University of California San Diego have uncovered patterns in the outer protein coat of group A Streptococcus that could finally lead to a vaccine against this highly infectious bacteria -- responsible for more than 500,000 deaths a year, including toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis or 'flesh-eating disease.' (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 5, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Why DO most women choose sanitary pads over tampons?
Dr Lauren Rosewarne, of the University of Melbourne, said women may not use tampons due to fears over toxic shock syndrome - or because of hygiene issues. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Have YOU had a Strep or Staph infection? These common bacteria can cause DEADLY illnesses
INVASIVE bacterial infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria can be life-threatening and fatal, causing sepsis - blood poisoning, pneumonia and Toxic Shock Syndrome. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Toxic shock warning: Toddler lost legs after misdiagnosis
A mother is keen to raise awareness of toxic shock syndrome after her son's case was misdiagnosed as tonsillitis. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - August 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Westbank communities rally behind West Jeff nurse
After contracting toxic shock syndrome, 29-year-old West Jefferson Medical Center nurse, Kassidy Prestenbach, lost both legs and a hand to amputation. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
