Monkeypox Treatment in Limited Supply as Cases Soar

Monkeypox Treatment in Limited Supply as Cases Soar

July 14, 2022 – People with monkeypox face a wide range of symptoms, from mild skin lesions to severe, debilitating pain. And experts have no reliable way yet to predict who will have the worst symptoms. There is an antiviral treatment, tecovirimat (TPOXX), but it’s only available from the Strategic National Stockpile at the moment. … Read more

Melatonin Poisoning Cases Soaring Among U.S. Kids

Melatonin Poisoning Cases Soaring Among U.S. Kids

FRIDAY, June 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s a startling statistic: A new study finds the number of kids accidentally poisoned by the over-the-counter sleep aid melatonin has soared by 530% over the past decade. For most children, the overdose only causes excessive sleepiness, but for some it can result in hospitalization and … Read more

Global Monkeypox Cases Rise to More Than 550

Global Monkeypox Cases Rise to More Than 550

June 1, 2022 — More than 550 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, according to an update from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The U.S. CDC now reports 18 cases across nine states, double the previous count from last week. Monkeypox cases have been identified in over 30 countries, according to … Read more