Rise in Syphilis Infections Among Newborns: Concerns and Recommendations from American Health Authorities

Rise in Syphilis Infections Among Newborns: Concerns and Recommendations from American Health Authorities

American health authorities warned on Tuesday of a rise in syphilis infections among newborns, which has more than doubled what it was in ten years, a situation that reflects concern about the resurgence of sexually transmitted diseases in the country. An infant becomes infected with syphilis when his mother has this bacterial infection and does … Read more

The Makassed Islamic Charitable Association Calls for Security Measures to Protect Hospital Staff and Patients

The Makassed Islamic Charitable Association Calls for Security Measures to Protect Hospital Staff and Patients

The Makassed Islamic Charitable Association announced, in a statement, that, “with reference to the problems and abuses that occurred yesterday, Friday, on the hospital campus, the hospital administration would like to clarify that two people (from the region’s youth) known to everyone, persistently, took a patient out by force.” Without paying the rest of the … Read more

The Dangers of Contaminated Smoked Fish: A Listeria Warning

The Dangers of Contaminated Smoked Fish: A Listeria Warning

Smoked fish such as smoked salmon or trout can be contaminated with the deadly listeria bacteria, a rare infection that can be fatal for some people. “The Sun”. Listeria is especially dangerous for pregnant women, people with health conditions, those taking immunosuppressive medications, and those over 65 years of age. Listeria can also contaminate other … Read more