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The symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and the symptoms of bladder cancer can be very similar. Both may involve pain while urinating, a feeling of urgency, frequent urination, and the presence of white or red blood cells in the urine. So, how do you know which one you have or when to see a doctor? And, can recurrent UTIs ever be a sign of bladder cancer? We checked in with Arlene Siefker-Radtke, M.D., a medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary urothelium cancers, including bladder cancer. Are there any symptoms that are unique to either UTIs or bladder cancer? No. That's one of the challenges of diagnosing bladder cancer. Many of the symptoms of bladder cancer are very similar to those of a UTI. Seeing blood in the urine is one of the most common symptoms of bladder cancer. So, how is bladder cancer typically diagnosed? Bladder cancer is typically diagnosed through cystoscopy. That's when a urologist passes a small scope through the urethra to look in...

Tinea corporis , or ringworm on the body, is a common fungal infection. The main symptom of ringworm is a ringlike rash. This fungal infection typically affects large body areas, such as the arms and legs. Despite its name, the condition is not caused by worms. It is caused by a contagious type of fungus that can be transmitted through close contact. It is easily treatable, and most people do not experience any severe symptoms or complications. This article will cover the signs and symptoms of tinea corporis, its causes, how it is diagnosed and treated, and more.  Reproduced with permission from ©DermNet NZ and ©Raimo Suhonen www.dermnetnz.org 2022 Tinea Corporis Symptoms The symptoms of ringworm appear differently depending on the area of the body with the infection. General symptoms include: Itchy or scaly patches that appear red, gray, or brown Patches might appear as raised skin plaques A round, flat patch of itchy sk...

Amid rising cases of influenza, state Health Minister Tanaji Sawant on Thursday appealed to the people of Maharashtra to get vaccinated against the infection . However, the high price of the influenza vaccine, which is not part of the national immunization programme, is turning out to be a deterrent for people seeking to get the shot, said doctors. Influenza vaccines, often called 'flu shots', are vaccines that protect against the four influenza viruses – two subtypes of influenza A and two lineages of influenza B. The price of the shots range from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000. One subtype of influenza A virus has been spreading fast in the country and claimed three lives so far, raising alarm for the central government. In Maharashtra, two suspected deaths related to H3N2 influenza have been recorded. With this, both the state government and doctors have been urging people to get the influenza vaccines. But due to a lack of awareness, access and steep prices, there are not too man...

A fungal infection that's highly resistant to drugs is sweeping across the U.S.—and scientists are warning that doctors are "poorly equipped" to handle a major outbreak. The fungus was detected in more than half of all U.S. states last year. In a research paper published on Tuesday, fungal disease experts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared their findings on how the fungus Candida auris had spread in American healthcare facilities between 2019 and 2021. Describing the disease as "an emerging fungal threat," government researchers said 17 states had identified their first case of Candida auris during their analysis period. Candida auris infections reported in healthcare settings across the U.S. rose by more than 200% during the same period, the study found. Meanwhile, the number of screening cases—where the fungus was detected but was not causing an infection—tripled to 4,041 in healthcare ...

Bird flu could kill one in TWENTY humans who get infected, reveal worst-case scenario models by top scientists (which includes 'Professor Lockdown' himself!) UK scientists developed scenarios of early bird flu human transmission Their models show that 5% of infected people could die if the virus took off By Emily Craig Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Updated: 18:16 BST, 29 March 2023 Bird flu could kill one up to one in 20 people it infects, according to Government worst-case scenarios. Only one Brit has caught the deadly virus since the biggest ever outbreak began sweeping the world in October 2021. Yet fears of another pandemic are quickly notching up. The virus already started to spread between mammals, prompting health chiefs to draw up Covid-esque models to examine how an outbreak could take off in people. Among those working on the models is Professor Neil Ferguson, an epid...

Gastroenteritis is usually caused by a virus infecting the gut. It can also be caused by bacterial infections or by infections with parasites. Other conditions can cause stomach and intestine inflammation, such as inflammatory bowel disease, but doctors generally use the term gastroenteritis to mean an infection, instead of inflammation from something else. If you think you or your child have gastroenteritis, find out what to do next by clicking here. This will tell you if you need to see a doctor and how to treat it. In this series of articles centred around gastroenteritis you can read about symptoms of gastroenteritis, the causes of gastroenteritis,and treatments for gastroenteritis -all written by one of our expert GPs. The rest of this feature will take a in-depth look at the causes of gastroenteritis as, at Patient, we know our readers sometimes want to have a deep dive into certain topics. What causes gastroenteritis? Viruses Viruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis....

The flu is a respiratory infection that predominantly affects your lungs, causing other symptoms that can change and vary between individuals. Different strains of the flu virus emerge each year, making preventive practices and preparation of utmost importance. During the colder winter months, when more people are spending time in indoor social settings, these types of viruses are more frequently and quickly spread compared to other times of the year. This article will help you identify flu symptoms, understand how it spreads, and learn how to protect yourself from the flu. Roos Koole / Getty Images Flu Symptoms Flu symptoms can vary from person to person. They can also change in severity depending on the individual and the strain of the virus. For example, some people will develop a fever with the flu, while others will not. Some of the most common symptoms of the flu include: Fever and chills Sore throat Cough Headaches Tirednes...

The incidence of intestinal volvulus is high in Asia, with 24–60 cases per 100,000 people [4]. The causes are mainly related to anatomical factors such as adhesion, intestinal diseases, and physical factors such as tumors and ascariasis. No matter where it occurs, it has the characteristics of acute onset, severe condition and rapid development, which is easy to cause intestinal blood circulation disorders, and can lead to intestinal ischemic necrosis, perforation, and even septic shock and death in the early stage [5]. Therefore, early diagnosis and timely treatment are very important. Abdominal pain is one of the most common and typical clinical manifestations of intestinal volvulus. Abdominal pain is generally manifested as sudden and persistent abdominal pain, which is colic in nature and can radiate to the lower back, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, cessation of exhaust, cessation of defecation, ascites, etc. [6]. In this study, it was found that all patients had abdominal pain o...

The outbreak of the H3N2 influenza virus is reaching alarming levels in India. States and Union territories like Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Bihar, Maharashtra and Puducherry have witnessed a spike in cases, with one death each reported in Haryana and Karnataka. ET Panache Digital reached out to doctors dealing with influenza to help you understand the H3N2 virus. What's This New Virus? H3N2, a type of flu, is a dominant subtype of influenza A virus after the H1N1. The strains of H1N1 were found in humans during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and the 2009 swine flu phase. H3N2 was discovered in 1968 during the global outbreak of the Hong Kong flu pandemic — known as the third influenza pandemic of the 20th century. It is believed that a 1957 pandemic flu virus, caused by the influenza A subtype H2N2, gave birth to H3N2 after an antigenic shift — when a virus goes through genetic mutation and evolves. Whom Does It A...

By Zarwareen Khan, March 27 2023 — Dr. Matthew Hill, a University of Calgary cell anatomy, biology and psychiatry professor at the Cumming School of Medicine and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, will be the first chair for the new Mental Health Initiative for Stress and Trauma (MIST) program. Hill is the deputy director of the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education. Since his undergrad, his research has been related to stress for around 20 years now, and currently, is focused on the impact of stress hormones in terms of developing mental illnesses in regards to the endocannabinoid system.  "The endocannabinoid system is the brain's version of cannabinoids, like THC from cannabis in a similar way that, like endorphins, are kind of the brain's version of opiates. So our brain makes its own molecules that are similar to THC and act on the same receptors that THC does," Hill said. His research focuses on understandi...