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Baltimore details series of aging infrastructure failures that caused E. coli contamination in drinking water over Labor Day weekend - Baltimore Sun

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Wax Pot Boils Over During Art Project, Causing Small Fire | Fire - cityofmadison.com

A small fire at a west side school was the result of an art project that didn't go as planned. Nobody was injured in the incident. Firefighters responded to 6510 Schroeder Road, Madison Waldorf School, for reports of smoke on the second floor. No signs of fire were seen from the outside of the building as Engine Co. 12 arrived on scene. All students and teachers were safely evacuated. An employee approached firefighters to explain there had been a small fire but it was extinguished. Firefighters confirmed there was no fire, and Ladder Co. 7 assisted Engine Co. 12 in clearing smoke from the building. Upon investigation, it was found that students were doing an art project involving wax in a pot on an electric burner. Heat on the burner was set to "high" and wax boiled over, starting a small fire. The pot was covered with a towel and thrown outside. Other than some spilled wax, no damage occurred and there were no injuries.

Hostage to history – questioning the duration of systemic antimicrobial therapy for the treatment of canine superficial bacterial folliculitis - avmajournals.avma.org

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Roseola: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Healthgrades

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Jock Itch That Won't Go Away: Causes and Treatments - Healthline

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Jock itch happens when a specific species of fungus builds up on the skin, growing out of control and causing inflammation. It's also called tinea cruris. Common symptoms of jock itch include: Most cases of jock itch are mild and easily treated. But there are some activities and "treatments" that can make jock itch symptoms last longer. Let's dive into what can make jock itch worse, how to tell jock itch apart from other similar conditions, and how to successfully treat jock itch. There are a few things you might do that unintentionally make your jock itch worse. Here are some examples: Working out. This can cause the infected skin to chafe against nearby skin or with clothing and irritate it, making the skin more susceptible to a worsening infection. Having poor hygiene habits. Using improperly cleaned, damp towels or clothing, and not keeping skin dry may promote infection. Using the wrong treatment. Spreading an anti-itch cream, such as hydrocortisone, on the infe...

Circular Rash: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell Health

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A circular rash can stem from a number of skin conditions. Often, ringworm (a fungal skin condition) is suspected, but rashes may look like ringworm and be something different. Some of the causes of a circular rash are an allergic reaction, infections, or other skin conditions. This article will explain the causes of a circular rash. Credit:frank600 / Getty Images Ringworm Ringworm ( tinea corporis) is a skin infection that is caused by a fungus. It is common in children, but can affect people of all ages. The ringworm fungus likes moist and warm areas. It can grow on the surface of the skin, on the scalp, on nails, on the feet, between the toes, and on the bottom of the feet. Ringworm is contagious. It can spread from person to person and from pet to person. Ringworm can be caught from contaminated items such as those found at the pool, shower, or sink, including clothing, makeup, brushes, and combs. Signs Ringworm presents as a ring-sha...

Infections: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention - Healthgrades

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Here’s how different contraception methods can affect your periods - Health shots

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Listen to this article Contraception is a safe and efficacious way to prevent pregnancy by way of birth control pills, devices, or surgery. However, variations in menstrual bleeding behaviours are linked with all hormonal contraceptives. Some individuals may notice irregular bleeding or spotting when trying a new hormonal contraception method. Others may recognize transformations in the duration or heaviness of the bleeding, and for some, bleeding might stop completely. Well, contraception may cause side effects for some people, but they usually go away in a few months. Here's everything you need to know contraception affects periods 1. Birth control pills A combined hormonal contraceptive pill contains hormones that mislead the body into not discharging an egg that month, preventing ovulation and embryo implantation. Regardless of which contraception pill you consume, you may undergo infrequent spotting or bleeding within the first few months of use. When compared to combination p...

Urso Forte (Ursodiol) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages - Verywell Health

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What Is Urso Forte? Urso Forte (ursodiol) is a pill taken by mouth to treat a chronic liver condition called primary biliary cirrhosis, or primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). PBC occurs when small tubes in the liver called bile ducts slowly become damaged and are eventually destroyed. Urso Forte is the brand name for ursodiol 500-milligram (mg) tablets, and Urso 250 is the brand name for ursodiol 250-mg tablets. Ursodiol is a bile acid drug. It works to prevent gallstone formation and buildup of bile acid in the biliary ducts. Ursodiol is a prescription product, so you can't purchase it over the counter (OTC). You'll need a prescription from your healthcare provider to get the medication from your pharmacy. Drug Facts Generic Name: Ursodiol Brand Name(s): Urso Forte, Urso 250, Urso, Actigall Drug Availability: Prescription Therapeutic Classification: Gastrointestinal agent Available Generically: Yes Controlled Substance: N/A Administr...

Cellulitis, a deep bacterial infection of the skin, as a monkeypox complication - News-Medical.Net

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In a recent study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases , researchers described two cases of human monkeypox (MPX) and deep skin infection. Study: Monkeypox infection and bacterial cellulitis: a complication to look for. Image Credit: DonyaHHI/Shutterstock Background Human MPX is a zoonotic disease caused by the MPX virus. MPX is endemic to some African countries, with a few outbreaks outside the continent before 2022. MPX is characterized by rash, fever, and lymphadenopathy. Most patients present with moderate symptoms not requiring antiviral treatment or hospitalization. Nevertheless, some commonly described complications are encephalitis, pneumonitis, keratitis, deep tissue MPX abscess, and secondary bacterial infections. The World Health Organization has declared MPX a public health emergency of international concern, given the high number of cases since May 2022. There were 588 MPX cases in Portugal until July 25, 2022, with a suspected ...

Opinion | Is Assisted Suicide Too Accessible? - The New York Times

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More from our inbox: Treating U.S. Politics as a Big Joke: 'Frightening' What Moderate Republicans Should Do Sweaters for Ukraine A Paper for the Elite? Ian Austen/The New York Times To the Editor: Re "As Eligibility Expands, Is Assisted Death Too Easy in Canada?" (news article, Sept. 19): Suicide is a terrible word, but it is not always a terrible act. The Canadian woman tortured by constant pain looks forward to the assisted suicide her country allows her. Thirty-nine years ago, in New York, my mother was the grateful recipient of an assisted suicide, although it was illegal in the U.S. and still is, in New York and in all but 10 states and Washington, D.C. And even where it's legal, you have to be patient and wait until the government gives you the OK. But Canada even allows certain applicants to speed up their assessments, although some Canadians don't approve of that. Given the fast growth of her cancer, my mother was close to death, but in her opinion no...

Verelan (Verapamil) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages - Verywell Health

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What Is Verelan? Verelan ( verapamil ) is an oral prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and certain heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias). Verelan belongs to a group of medications called non-DHP (nondihydropyridine) calcium channel blockers, which relax and widen blood vessels. This process decreases how hard the heart needs to work to pump blood throughout the body. Verelan also increases the amount of oxygen and blood delivered to the heart and helps control heart rate in people with certain heart rhythm problems. Verelan is available in tablet and extended-release tablet and capsule forms. Drug Facts Generic Name : Verapamil  Brand Name(s) : Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM Drug Availability: Prescription Administration Route : Oral Therapeutic Classification : Antianginal, antiarrhythmic class IV (4), antihypertensive Available Generically : Yes Controlled Substance : N/A Acti...