BV Causes

Boric acid suppositories have long been recommended by ob-gyns and health practitioners to help treat persistent or recurring vaginal issues like yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis (BV). Recently, some TikTok influencers have been promoting the idea that these capsules are a must-try miracle fix that can do everything from managing vaginal odor and discomfort, to curing vaginal dryness, to keeping you feeling fresh down there all day. Is this a novel idea or a medical emergency waiting to happen? Here's what experts think about this social media fad. Should You Follow This Boric-Acid-As-Cure-All Advice? The answer is a definitive no. Medical experts say there isn't any evidence that using boric acid suppositories will help with many of the symptoms or conditions the TikTok videos claim to improve. Beyond that, they could worsen the health of your vagina. "The bacterial flora of the vagina is a delicate balance that naturally protec...

Summary Companies Shares drop 4.6% To be hit by cost inflation, lower glyphosate, Xarelto prices CEO-designate Anderson to take helm in June Departing CEO Baumann says company structure in good shape FRANKFURT, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Bayer (BAYGn.DE) warned operating earnings would decline in 2023, adding to the challenges for its new CEO who will take the helm in June, as the agriculture and healthcare company is hit by higher costs and the reversal of last year's price boost for its weedkillers. The downbeat outlook, which pushed its shares nearly 5% down to a four-week low on Tuesday, comes after a new chief executive was appointed to take over in June, sparking speculation the company might prepare to break up. Bayer said in a statement that earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), adjusted for special items, would likely be between 12.5 billion euros and 13 billion euros ($13.2 billion - $13.8 billion) this year, excluding the effect of currency swi...

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Gastroenteritis and colitis are two conditions that involve inflammation of the digestive tract. Although both can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea, they often have different causes and may require different treatment approaches. Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines that typically occurs due to a viral or bacterial infection. Diarrhea ranging from mild to severe is the most common symptom. Other symptoms people typically experience are nausea and vomiting. People can usually recover without treatment, although hydration is important in the healing process. Most cases of colitis are chronic, and risk factors can include genetics and medications. However, some cases can be acute and occur due to infections, such as Clostridioides difficile ( C. difficile) . Keep reading to learn more about the link between gastroenteritis and colitis, including how the symptoms and treatment for both conditions compare. Colitis and gastroenteritis share some similarities. For e...

Dear Dr. John, My wife and I own a nine-year-old dog that has developed seizures over the last two years. She is a spaniel mutt that we got from a shelter years ago. Our vet put her on a drug called Levetiracetam. It has done a good job of controlling the seizures, but I write to ask if there are any side effects to using this drug in the short or long term. When I looked online, I saw several listed which gave me cause for concern. Are there other anti-seizure medications that are commonly used or that you prefer to use with your seizure patients? Obviously, we want to keep her healthy and the seizures minimized.  M.G. Dear M.G., Veterinarians usually treat seizures in dogs based on their own comfort levels and familiarity with any of the several anti-convulsant drugs available to us. Your veterinarian has your dog on a drug commonly known as Keppra. If your dog has successfully been taking this medication for some time without side effects, then I think your dog should b...

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. CHATHAM, N.J., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP) (Tonix or the Company), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced the appointment of R. Newcomb Stillwell to its Board of Directors, to be effective as of March 15, 2023. "We are pleased to welcome Newcomb to our Board of Directors," said Seth Lederman, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Tonix. "Mr. Stillwell brings nearly four decades of experience in corporate law, having practiced exclusively at Ropes & Gray LLP, where he was the Co-Managing Partner of the Boston office. His extensive advisory experience on numerous transactions in the life science and healthcare sectors will add meaningful value to Tonix's Board." Mr. Stillwell said, "I'm excited to join the Board of Tonix, and to work with its dynamic management team and other Board members. I look forward to providing strategi...

We're at the time of year where a lot of Penn State students might be coughing, sneezing and blowing their noses every 30 seconds. The weird mystery is that no one knows what this sickness is. I had this exact same illness last week, and when I went to University Health Services, I was tested for the coronavirus, strep throat and the flu. All of the results were negative. I was told by the doctor that there's a particularly strong cold virus that gets spread easily around campus, and everyone can experience it differently. My symptoms were body aches for two days followed by a lot of congestion in my nose and chest that wouldn't come out. At Penn State, this is referred to as the "PSFlu." It's a sickness that spreads quickly and takes forever to run its course. As much as it sucks, you have to take it day by day with basic over-the-counter medicine. So, I'...

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Summary: Vasodilators such as fasudil, commonly used for the treatment of stroke, restored pyramidal neurons in the prefrontal cortex of mouse models of schizophrenia associated with genetics. Source: Nagoya University A team from Nagoya University in Japan used the drug fasudil to reverse two common symptoms associated with schizophrenia: reduced density of pyramidal neurons and cognitive dysfunction associated with methamphetamine treatment.  Their findings, which were published in  Pharmacological Research , suggest new therapeutic approaches for treating schizophrenia patients. Genetic vulnerability is generally accepted to be involved in the development of schizophrenia. One of the key genetic factors involved is copy-number variation, a genetic trait in which people have different numbers of a particular gene. In particular, variations in the copy number of the ARHGAP10 gene are associated with symptoms of schizophrenia. ARHGAP10 encodes a protein that is involv...

Introduction Stroke incidence has declined substantially in high-income countries over the past decades. 1 Wafa H.A. Wolfe C.D.A. Rudd A. Wang Y. Long-term trends in incidence and risk factors for ischaemic stroke subtypes: prospective population study of the South London Stroke Register. ,  2 Rosengren A. Giang K.W. Lappas G. Jern C. Torén K. Björck L. Twenty-four-year trends in the incidence of ischemic stroke in Sweden from 1987 to 2010. ,  3 Koton S. Schneider A.L.C. Rosamond W.D. et al. Stroke incidence and mortality trends in US communities, 1987 to 2011. ,  4 Yafasova A. Fosbøl E.L. Christiansen M.N. et al. Time trends in incidence, comorbidity, and mortality of ischemic stroke in Denmark (1996-2016). In Sweden, despite the demographic shift to an aging population, the decline in the incidence of ischemic strokes has been large enough to offset an otherwise increase in the absolute number of stroke cases. 5 Modig K. Talbäck M. Ziegler L. Ahlbom A. ...