It was an eight-centimetre (three-inch) roundworm, called Ophidascaris robertsi, which researchers said was a common parasite in kangaroos and carpet pythons -- but not humans. "This is the first-ever human case of Ophidascaris to be described in the world," said infectious disease expert Sanjaya Senanayake.
Syrian students learn German in order to prepare for life abroad
Damascus, Syria--His medical studies in Syria keep Mohammed Shasho busy enough but whenever he can he also pores over German vocabulary and grammar points in hopes of a move to Europe. Like many youngsters in the war-ravaged country, he dreams of joining the almost one million Syrians already in Germany to...
World sees rise in demand for quality medical schools
Global trends will always have an influence on medical education, and a good education will depend on a provider’s ability to fuse the traditional pillars of medical learning with the modern-day challenges faced in real-world situations – creating a well-round professional ready to step onto the frontline, she adds.
Long haul Covid patients find hope in recovery clinics
When Stephanie Hedrick realized she was still suffering from shortness of breath, blurry vision and brain fog months after recovering from Covid-19, she knew she needed more help than her primary care doctor alone could provide. After months of rehabilitative therapy at a specialized clinic in the nearby capital Washington,...
Doctors warn over dangerous viral milk crate challenge
Walking over a pyramid of precariously balanced milk crates can cause head bleed and injury to back that could lead to paralysis.
Services to facilitate Golden Visa for doctors in UAE launched
The long-term visa allows foreigners to work, live and study without needing an Emirati sponsor.
Doctors in Saudi Arabia separate Yemeni baby from twin
The procedure to separate her took seven hours and 45 minutes and involved a team of 25 medical staff including doctors, technicians and nurses.
