Case & Study Reviews
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February 28, 2024Posted: February 28, 2024Read MorePostoperative infections are one of the most common complications in general surgery, and rates have been reduced with the routine administration of perioperative antibiotics (1). GG is reportedly more common after penetrating trauma or major surgery and is rarely reported without obvious predisposing events, such as edema, fever, malaise, and pain. Previous documents have only reported gas gangrene once after an open rectal surgery or laparoscopic cholecystectomy (2, 3). However, the authors of the case documented in the Frontiers in Surgery report say this is the first case of GG of the pelvic wall, after laparoscopic resection for rectal cancer, occurred.
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February 26, 2024Posted: February 26, 2024Read MoreGlyphosate, a chemical used in many RoundUp® herbicides, may be to blame for the rise in cases of celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Though the proponents of glyphosate have always maintained that it has no effect on human or animal cells, an ever-increasing amount of research suggests that the herbicide may suppress healthy gastrointestinal flora, including microbes needed to properly digest gluten.
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January 10, 2024Posted: January 10, 2024Read More...Hepatitis C is the primary cause of liver cancer and the need for liver transplants among patients infected with the virus.
Infection is often the result of coming into contact with contaminated blood, usually through injected drug use, but also
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January 03, 2024Posted: January 03, 2024Read More...The Impact of Mouthwash on Human Health
In many parts of our body, friendly bacteria assist us in regulating important physiological functions. The balance of our microbiome can help ward
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September 20, 2023Posted: September 20, 2023Read More...Hydrogen peroxide vapors utilized in patient hospital rooms may be a significant way to control this deadly disease.
The 2019 edition of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report estimated that Clostridioides difficile is responsible f
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August 11, 2023Posted: August 11, 2023Read More...Omega 3 oils found to be beneficial...
In last month's issue of MicroBytes, we reported on newer research that discovered fungal elements
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July 28, 2023Posted: July 28, 2023Read More...E. coli implicated in colon cancer...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States, with approximately 50,000 deaths reported in 2020. (1) Most cases and deaths may be attributable to risk factors such
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July 10, 2023Posted: July 10, 2023Read More...A shocking new discovery! Numerous fungal species found upon autopsy.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects more than 6 million Americans, with the majority of those being 65 and older.
Proteomic analysis of brain tissue from patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s indicates evidence of fun
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June 20, 2023Posted: June 20, 2023Read More...Maggots to the rescue? How Revolting!
The First World War was a huge tragedy for humanity, but it represented a source of significant progress for physicians to improve their knowledge in the treatment of lesions and wounds.
The most frequent causes of death at the time, surprisingly, were not related to gunshots or chemical warfare but, rather,
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May 05, 2023Posted: May 05, 2023Read More...Case history of a brain destroying amoeba...
A 56-year old man presented with transient coma, nausea, and vomiting when he visited the local hospital. There were no visible abnormalities observed in the MRI and his CSF pressure on the second day of illness
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April 06, 2023Posted: April 06, 2023Read More...How could anything so cute be so dangerous?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top ten global public health threats facing humanity.¹
Ironically, humans are to blame; yet, in recent years, the increase of AMR strains in animals, specifically companion animals,
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March 02, 2023Posted: March 02, 2023Read More...What we eat plays an important role in our health and directly affects key health markers linked to our wellbeing including lipid profile, blood sugar, and blood pressure.
More importantly, foods can alter gut microbial biodiversity, which may lead to the production of harmful byproducts.
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January 30, 2023Posted: January 30, 2023Read More
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are considered to be one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide.(1)
The most common uropathogen causing uncomplicated UTIs is Escherichia coli.(2) Extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC) strains cause UTIs via the intestine-stool-urethra route.(3)
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January 20, 2023Posted: January 20, 2023Read More...Clostridioides difficile (formerly named Clostridium difficile, and widely known as C. diff) is a Gram-positive, spore-forming, obligate anaerobe that causes life-threatening diarrhea in people who take antibiotics, are hospitalized or in nursing homes, and people with weakened immune systems.(1)
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January 03, 2023Posted: January 03, 2023Read More...Probiotics promote healthy levels of serotonin...the feel good neurotransmitter
Opinions about food have long been a source of contention between family, friends, and strangers. Pickles, sauerkraut, and cottage cheese are just a few examples of foods that are loved dearly by some and despised by others (see the graphic below).
