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Lourdes has been an important Catholic pilgrimage site for the elderly and infirm since 1858. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the apparition known as the "Lady of Lourdes," which was observed on multiple occasions that year by a 14-year-old peasant girl out searching for firewood.
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A Brooklyn, NY, resident presented in early june with a one-week history of fever, headaches, left-sided pleuritic chest pain, and a pleural effusion.
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There is a broad differential diagnosis for eosinophilia, defined as an absolute eosinophil count of > 500 cells/µl, yet cases due to helminthic disease probably occur more often in routine travelers than in the general population. There is a high index of suspicion concerning potential eosinophilia in immigrants and refugees.
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This report updates the 2007 recommendations by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) with regard to the use of influenza vaccine and antiviral agents.
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Adventure travel and ecotourism has become a huge industry, and certain destinations are becoming ever more popular. Current estimates suggest that more than 80,000 people travel annually to Nepal alone to trek.
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In this study, 44 acute care hospitals each randomly sampled 100 surgical cases (cardiac, hip, or knee replacement, hysterectomy) at both baseline and during the remeasurement phase of the study.
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CDC investigators analyzed 15 years of surveillance data of culture-confirmed cases of tuberculosis from the 50 states and the District of Columbia, identifying 201,399 with isoniazid- and rifampin-susceptibility results.
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Reflexology is an ancient therapy that has become popular in some health care settings. Its use with cancer patients arises from its reputation for reducing pain, relieving anxiety, and promoting relaxation.
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The second part of this series reviews specific features of dietary intake that can influence fertility as well as overall general medical health.