Gastrointestinal Diseases from Animals

Linville steps down as ‘Morning Edition’ host ELKHART — Michiana’s local NPR station, 88.1 WVPE Public Radio, has announced a change to the station’s flagship show, “Morning Edition,” with Michael Linville, the show’s host since August 2003, signing off on Feb. 24. Linville is taking on a new role at WVPE as an underwriting account executive as of March 2. A familiar voice, WVPE’s Tony Krabill, will be taking over in the AM host’s chair for the interim. “It’s been a real privilege to be invited into people’s homes and businesses for the last 16 years and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it,” Linville said. “But in addition to our great listeners, there are other important partners that make what we do here possible. Those are the organizations and businesses that underwrite with the station.” Linville said he is looking forward to meeting these members of the WVPE family to thank them for their support and to see how they can work together “to assure those who tune into the statio...

With the infectious coronavirus spreading around the globe, Pikes Peak region officials say local residents remain at low risk of contracting the disease that has sickened more than 82,000 and caused nearly 3,000 deaths since it broke out in China, but has yet to make inroads in the interior U.S. Beyond that assurance, though, there is little they can offer beyond tips on preventing spread of germs, such as washing hands frequently and disinfecting surfaces. There is no vaccine for the virus and no medicine that can be administered once someone has tested positive for the disease. Local agencies are not involved in confirming cases, either; that's done at the federal level. As of Friday, there have been no confirmed cases in Colorado. However, several area schools sent emails to parents this week, alerting them to prevention, such as frequent hand washing, and letting them know that schools are aware of the latest reports on the spread of the virus. An email ...

On Feb. 3, the 116,000 ton luxury cruise liner Diamond Princess made history by becoming the first and biggest floating cluster of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients in the world. Amid predictions by industry watchers that the US$45 billion cruise industry will shed more than its current 10 to 16 percent share losses in the first two months of 2020, certain useful security lessons are being offered by the Diamond Princess saga, along with its sister liner, the MS Westerdam. What has played out despite the tragedies aboard both vessels is the securitization of ocean-going tourist ships and their passengers. We call this securitization because the very platform for holidaymaking is also a convenient temporary solution for any pandemic in its incipient stages. Securitization, according to political scientists, is the act of constituting a new field of political concern and correspondingly, legitimizing remedial measures at the same time. The luxury ocean liners become a home ...

Mysore/Mysuru : A workshop on ‘Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery: EUS 3rd space Endoscopy and Laparoscopy,’ organised as part of the second edition of ‘ Gastrointestinal (GI) Update 2020 ’ was held in city recently. The event was conducted by Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, in association with Fujifilm India.  Dr. Rajkumar P. Wadhwa, Chief Gastroenterologist and Head of Institutes of Gastroenterology, Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, said “GI Update 2020 is the biggest international gastroenterology event which was attended by 400 plus doctors and was conducted for two days on Feb. 22 and 23. We performed major cutting edge Gastro procedures like treatment of jaundice caused by cancers and stones without any operations.   Endoscopic procedures were conducted and depicted to the delegates via Live Transmission which was the highlight of this event. Recent techniques including bleeding from the stomach which could be stopped using endoscopic techniques were showca...

With March break around the corner, the risk of catching the new coronavirus is likely to cross the minds of many Canadian travellers. More than 82,000 people around the globe have been sickened by the virus since it was first identified in late 2019. Mainland China remains ground zero for the outbreak, but there are new countries of concern. Cases have soared in South Korea, Italy and Iran in recent weeks, raising new questions about how the disease is spreading. So what should vacationers do? Experts say: Prepare, don’t panic. “Preparation comes in knowledge,” Irfan Jetha, CEO of Travel Health Now, told Global News. “With any travel, it’s ensuring that you’re taking precautions, especially now. It goes back to some of the really simple stuff.” What are the symptoms? 0:40 A background on the coronavirus and its symptoms A background on the coronavirus and its symptoms Runny nose, headache, cough and fever are all symptoms of this new coronavirus strain, but part of t...

Experts participating in a workshop on gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery in Mysuru have emphasised the need for aggressive screening for gastrointestinal cancer. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of GI Update 2020, a workshop organised by Apollo BGS Hospitals, noted gastroenterologist and head of Asian Institute of Gastroenterology D. Nageshwar Reddy advocated screening in everyone above the age of 50. He said gastrointestinal ailments were neglected by society, which is more concerned about cardiac problems and diabetes. Gastrointestinal ailments afflict about 30% of the population in the country, as opposed to cardiac problems and diabetes, which afflict 10-15% of the population. In many parts of Karnataka, such as Shivamogga, the rate of oesophagus cancer is high, he said. “Everyone over the age of 50 should undergo GI endoscopy screening to rule out cancer. Early-stage cancer can be cured, but not last-stage cancer,” he said. The rate of mortality in cases of l...

Most of us associate any pain in the abdominal area as stomach ache. But is it really a stomach ache? “Stomach ache is a common complaint by patients, so much so that it is quite dangerous for us clinicians when we hear this, as it can mean 101 possible things. “For most laymen, the stomach is anywhere below the ribs and above the pelvis – it’s a huge area. “But when you talk about stomach ache, then the pain should be just below the ribcage on the left side, which is where the stomach is located. “We have to differentiate whether the pain is really coming from the stomach or another site so that we can treat accordingly,” says consultant general surgeon Dr G.C. George. You could experience gastritis symptoms such as bloating, cramping and temporary loss of appetite, due to the pain. However, when there is progressive weight loss, then you need to get checked because it could be something more sinister like stomach cancer. Dr George says, “With stomach cancer, the site of discom...