Customs increases seizure of food and cleaning with a “commercial nature” – 2024-04-13 03:44:20

Customs increases seizure of food and cleaning with a “commercial nature”
 – 2024-04-13 03:44:20

The General Customs of the Republic of Cuba seems to have received the order to tighten the criteria with which it catalogs food, hygiene products and medicines that are imported under the free tariff policy to the Island, since it is increasing seizures of those that considered as “commercial in nature”. According to publications shared … Read more

Ecuadorian Authorities Seize Over 100 Firearms in Luxury Residence in Quito

Ecuadorian Authorities Seize Over 100 Firearms in Luxury Residence in Quito

In the midst of the security crisis that has plagued Ecuador since last week, the Prosecutor’s Office and the Police of that country achieved the important seizure of more than one hundred firearms inside a residence in an exclusive area of ​​the capital, Quito. Among the seized items were long and short weapons, as well … Read more

Vitamin D Supplement May Reduce Risk of Serious Cardiovascular Diseases in the Elderly: Largest Study of Its Kind

Vitamin D Supplement May Reduce Risk of Serious Cardiovascular Diseases in the Elderly: Largest Study of Its Kind

The largest study of its kind shows that a vitamin D supplement may reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks, in the elderly. Heart diseases are among the leading causes of death around the world, and it is expected that the incidence of heart diseases will increase with the continuation of … Read more

Newborns can suffer severe brain damage if their mothers contract COVID-19 during pregnancy, with elevated risks of preterm delivery and stillbirth. Two cases, in which infants developed microcephaly and neurological issues ― and which were found to have occurred due to inflammation to the placentas ― were documented in Pediatrics. Researchers pointed out the placentas didn’t appear to work as they should have and had signs of inflammation; and while neither infant tested positive for the virus, researchers suspected the SARS-CoV-2 may have crossed the placenta. Pregnant women are at much higher risk of being severely impacted by COVID-19.

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought forth several challenges, with scientists and health experts grappling to understand the various effects of the disease on different age groups and vulnerable populations. Recently, a study has highlighted some worrying news regarding the impact of Covid-19 during pregnancy. According to the report, Covid-19 during pregnancy could lead to severe … Read more

Covid-19 can infect the placenta and cause brain damage to newborns, according to a study by the University of Miami, which confirmed two cases of seizures and development delays in babies born to young mothers who had tested positive to the Delta variant in 2020. One of the babies died aged 13 months while the other was placed in hospice care. The virus had likely transferred from the mother to the baby, the study said. The condition may be rare, but women who were infected during their pregnancies should inform paediatricians to check for developmental delays, said Dr Shahnaz Duara.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made a profound impact on the world, affecting millions of lives in countless ways. With significant advancements made in our understanding of the virus, it has become clear that certain populations are more vulnerable to its effects than others. Unfortunately, even the most vulnerable among us are not immune to the … Read more

Women with epilepsy have worse perinatal outcomes, including a 5-fold increase in maternal death, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. They had increased odds of various issues, including gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, induced labor, and cesarean delivery. Neonates born to women with epilepsy had an increased risk of negative outcomes such as neonatal and infant death and congenital conditions. Women with epilepsy taking ASM polytherapy had increased odds of cesarean delivery, and neonates had a higher risk of NICU admission, SGA, and congenital conditions. Clinicians should consider these findings when counseling pregnant women with epilepsy.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects over 50 million people worldwide. Women with epilepsy often face unique challenges during pregnancy, including increased risk of seizures and potential harm to both mother and child. A recent large-scale meta-analysis has uncovered new evidence about the impact of epilepsy on perinatal outcomes. The study, which examined data … Read more

Find out the early signs of epilepsy and ways to deal with them

Epilepsy is a chronic non-infectious brain disease that affects people of all agesWorld Health Organization Nearly 50 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases. In this report, we learn about the early signs of epilepsy that can’t be ignored, according to Health. The main factors causing epilepsy … Read more

Low-end wine sold like Bordeaux: traffic dismantled, bottles seized in

The gendarmerie carried out a crackdown on Monday June 27 against a counterfeiting network of great magnitude who sold low-end wines or wines from other regions for Bordeaux, the Bordeaux prosecutor’s office announced to AFP on Friday July 1. Several hundred thousand bottles A hundred gendarmes arrested in the Médoc and in seven departments around … Read more

Risk Factors for Infants Affected by VDKB, Vitamin K Deficiency

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) is bleeding in infants due to vitamin K deficiency. This condition is also known as hemorrhagic disease, which is a condition in which newborns bleed uncontrollably because they do not have enough vitamin K in their blood. So, how can VKDB be recognized? According to the University … Read more

11 Symptoms of low blood sugar that should not be ignored

KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Low blood sugar should not be taken lightly and should be treated immediately. These are 11 symptoms of low blood sugar to watch out for. The condition of the body when blood sugar is too low is known as hypoglycemia in the medical world. Also Read: 4 Side effects of ginger for … Read more