Tag: Infection
THL: Finland is threatened by a hepatitis E epidemic with a record number
The cause of the outbreak of hepatitis E infection is a batch of mettwurst, which the food producer Kotivara from Oulu removed from grocery store shelves last week.
The girl without a nose
Anna Lassi is one of nine siblings in a poor home in Korpilombolo, malnourished with crooked legs. For a long time she walks with a white cloth around her nose. But in 1928, Anna takes part in an experiment that changes her life. Tuberculosis claims many lives At the beginning of the 20th century, many…
COVID-19 infection does not damage the memory of the immune system, confirms a Finnish study
Research by researchers at the University of Helsinki investigates the effects of COVID-19 on the immune system. Unlike measles, which is known to infect and kill white blood cells, leading to a loss of immunological memory of childhood vaccines, the effect of COVID-19 appears to be different. Eliisa Kekäläinen, who is part of the research…
Increase in food poisoning cases in Helsinki in 2023
However, 15% of the premises had areas in need of improvement, primarily related to self-monitoring, hygiene, packaging labels, temperature control and cleanliness of the premises. A significant finding of last year's inspections was the higher number of reported suspected food poisoning cases, a total of 795 cases, which is a significant increase from 654 in…
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Today, Finland elects a new president. It's the second round of elections, and Pekka Haavisto is running against Alexander Stubb. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hits back at Donald Trump's threats to NATO countries, Reuters reports. “Claims that NATO allies would not defend each other undermine the security of the entire alliance,” says Stoltenberg. The new…
The Ebola virus
When the Ebola hemorrhagic fever breaks out in Liberia's capital, Monrovia, a disaster looms. The mortality rate is so high that the majority of those infected do not survive. Healthcare does not have the time or capacity to take care of everyone who gets sick. The fear that the disease will spread outside the affected…
American fry confirmed in Gävle – protection zone established
The dreaded infection and bee disease American brood rot has been confirmed in Gävle municipality. A protection zone has been established and within a mile of the outbreak there is a risk of hives, honey and tools spreading the infection. Hear Bengt-Åke Nilsson, car repairman, about what is being done now to stop the spread.
The hospital has never been so stressed before
Due to the increased workload and the outbreak of various respiratory infections at the Icelandic National University Hospital, new rules have come into force. Masks are mandatory for outpatients and visitors, and visiting hours have been shortened. Chief physician of the department of infectious diseases, Már Kristjánsson, told RÚV that this is “the greatest burden…
HIV drugs may help prevent multiple sclerosis, a major new study suggests
Over the past decade, several case studies have reported that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who started antiretroviral therapy for HIV (to keep the virus in check) later found that their MS symptoms either disappeared completely or that the course of the disease slowed significantly. These findings forced researchers to ask whether HIV or antiretroviral…
Agnes Wold: The Christmas food you should watch out for
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program leader Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: They are the biggest risk of infection with the Christmas table. The professor also considers whether it is dangerous to put in one's own herring and how to think about botulism. And then Agnes explains…
Research reveals the impact of COVID-19 on Alzheimer's patients through olfactory membrane changes
Due to the dysfunction of the sense of smell observed in both COVID-19 and AD patients, the aim of the study was to investigate the olfactory mucosa – the interface between the external environment and the brain. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether this tissue could serve as a possible route of…
The state epidemiologist's warning: There could be a large increase in covid over Christmas
A majority of the country's regions have again introduced recommendations on mouth protection for staff. State epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén warns that both covid-19 and influenza may increase significantly over Christmas. Hear him and infection control doctors in Norrbotten and Blekinge on Vetenskapsradion's live broadcast.
How bird feeders help small species fight infection
Every day, all over the world, people put out huge amounts of food at feeding stations for birds and other wildlife. Although we know that contact with nature benefits human health and well-being, scientists still know relatively little about the consequences of providing food for wild animals. My team's latest researchhowever, have found that feeding…
Everything about the winter’s spread of infection – hear Magnus Gisslén in Morgonpasset
Now it’s sick season and, in addition, covid-19 has started to spread again. What is it really about and how serious is it? Professor of infectious diseases at Sahlgrenska University and Sweden’s new state epidemiologist, Magnus Gisslén, is a guest on Morning Pass in P3.
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Agnes Wold: This is how winter sickness spreads
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program manager Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold about winter sickness: Hear the professor ponder whether snus smokers have less vomiting and whether we were healthier in the past. In addition, how long the infection can linger on surfaces and whether it is possible to…
Nature morning directly from the infected zone – about the future of the wild boar
Too much two months ago African swine fever was discovered for the first time in Sweden. So far, over 50 wild boars have been found dead and confirmed to be carrying the infection. In a 1,000 square kilometer area in Västmanland – the infected zone – it is forbidden to go out into the forest…
State epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén on the covid situation
State epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén and Helena Hervius Asklin, researcher, infectious disease doctor and new expert coordinator for the Center for Health Crises, are guests of Vetenskapsradion. The theme is covid, influenza and vaccines due to the increased spread of infection and the increased number of people hospitalized. Did the vaccination start too late this year…
HUS: Most of Finland is exposed to the Covid variant "Separately"
Almost one-fifth of the patients at Helsinki University Hospital District’s HUS are being treated for Covid infection.
YLE: THL admits that the Covid-19 booster round started too late
Some welfare service municipalities recently started vaccinating people against both influenza and coronavirus, although there is a possibly months-long gap between epidemic peaks: coronavirus infections have already started to increase in different parts of the country when the flu season begins. expected only at the beginning of next year. “I’m sure [coronavirus vaccinations] are partly…
Agnes Wold on how dogs can affect your health
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program leader Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: Hear about the health benefits and why it is good for the elderly to have a dog. The professor also talks about dogs as a risk of infection, about licking their wounds and if it…
Finland dismantles the bird flu infection zone when the epidemic subsides
According to the Food Agency, wild birds no longer pose a risk of infection to poultry and other captive birds.
Agnes Wold on home remedies you should avoid for urinary tract infection
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program leader Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on urinary tract infection: Therefore, sex is a risk factor and what is important to consider when it comes to sexual intercourse. The professor also explains why urinary tract infection can make the elderly confused and whether…
Helsinki will start influenza and COVID vaccinations for risk groups in November
Influenza vaccinations for the following groups: Persons over 65 years of age Pregnant individuals Children under 7 years old Those at risk due to illness or medical treatment Persons who start military service or voluntary military service Personnel of social and health services and the pharmaceutical industry Close contacts with persons who are significantly susceptible…
Finnish fur farms infected with bird flu ordered all animals to be slaughtered
“The longer viruses can circulate in mammals, the greater the risk of mutations that can cause infections in humans as well. Mutations that facilitate the transmission of the virus to mammals have so far been detected in the virus genome isolated from animals in six farms. Mutations have been detected in minks, foxes and raccoons,…
Swine fever – how it can limit your life
In Västmanland and Dalarna, nearly 1,000 square meters of land has been cordoned off. Within the infected zone it is forbidden for people to stay. If swine fever spreads, the area can be expanded. Hear P4 Västmanlands Emil Rönnlund about how it happened when swine fever was discovered, how the local community has been affected…
Swine fever was discovered in Sweden for the first time
A dead wild boar in Sweden has tested positive for African swine fever, Sweden’s Veterinary Medical Institute said on Wednesday, the first such case in the country. African swine fever is harmless to humans but is highly contagious and fatal in domestic and wild boar. It has spread from Africa to Europe and Asia and…
YLE: All Finnish fur farms to be inspected over bird flu concern
“We want to make sure that no virus that’s capable of mutating is left brewing.” YLE wrote that the decision to inspect all fur farms was not made due to the situation deteriorating, pointing out that the number of infections detected in fur-bearing animals has levelled off since July. Presently fur farms are inspected on…
Finnish health authorities plan to inspect all fur farms for bird flu infections
The inspection of over 400 fur farms will begin next month.
The authorities are expanding the bird flu infection area in Finland
The new regions are Pirkanmaa, Päijät-Häme, Kanta-Häme and Uusimaa.
Finland intends to stop the spread of bird flu by defining an “infection zone”
The region includes the provinces of Varsinais-Suomen, Satakunta, South Ostrobothnia, Ostrobothnia and Central Ostrobothnia.