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health24 days ago•38 min saved

Newborn hospitalized with herpes after circumcision involving oral suction

A two-week-old newborn at Wolfson Medical Center developed a severe herpes infection after a brit milah that used direct oral suction. The virus was detected in the infant's cerebrospinal fluid, indicating central nervous system involvement; he is receiving IV antiviral therapy for three weeks and may require months of preventive treatment, with potential lifelong neurological harm. Health authorities warn against direct oral suction and urge use of a sterile tube to prevent mouth-to-wound contact, highlighting the Health Ministry's guidelines and the need for parental informed consent.

via Yahoo|

#brit-milah #circumcision #direct-oral-suction

israel-news24 days ago•11 min saved

Newborn in Israel Hospitalized with Herpes After Circumcision Involving Direct Mouth Contact

A two-week-old baby at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon was hospitalized with a severe herpes infection that reached the cerebrospinal fluid after a brit milah that used direct oral suction. Doctors warn that mouth-to-wound contact can transmit HSV-1 and lead to CNS involvement, urging mohels to use sterile equipment instead. The infant is receiving IV antiviral therapy for several weeks and may need months of preventive treatment.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#circumcision #health-ministry-guidelines #herpes

health3 months ago•1 min saved

London Coroner Urges Circumcision Safety Measures After Baby's Death

A London coroner has called for stricter regulation and safety measures for non-therapeutic male circumcisions after the death of a six-month-old boy due to infection following the procedure, highlighting the lack of national safeguards and oversight.

via bbc.com|

#baby-death #circumcision #health

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Tragic Deaths of 41 Young Men in South Africa During Initiation Circumcisions

At least 41 young men have died in South Africa during traditional initiation ceremonies involving circumcision, with many deaths linked to illegal initiation schools and negligence by both authorities and parents. The government has arrested several individuals, including parents, to curb unsafe practices, but illegal schools continue to pose a significant risk.

via AP News|

#circumcision #deaths #illegal-schools

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Cheryl Hines and Sunny Hostin Clash Over RFK Jr.'s Qualifications on The View

Cheryl Hines defended her husband, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., amid criticism from Sunny Hostin who questioned Kennedy's qualifications and accused him of spreading misinformation, particularly regarding COVID-19 and a controversial claim linking circumcision to autism, which has drawn public and political criticism.

via The Hill|

#circumcision #covid-19 #hhs

health6 months ago•2 min saved

RFK Jr. Claims Link Between Circumcision, Tylenol, and Autism Sparks Controversy

RFK Jr promotes a fringe theory linking autism to circumcision and Tylenol use, but experts dismiss these claims as pseudoscience, citing flawed studies and lack of evidence for any causal connection between Tylenol, circumcision, and autism.

via France 24|

#autism #circumcision #health

health6 months ago•2 min saved

Decline in Circumcision Rates in the U.S.

A recent study shows that circumcision rates in the U.S. have declined from 54% to 49% between 2012 and 2022, influenced by parental distrust of medical advice, demographic shifts, and changes in health insurance coverage, despite recommendations from health authorities about its health benefits.

via upi.com|

#circumcision #demographic-trends #health

health6 months ago•6 min saved

Decline in U.S. Male Circumcision Rates Over the Past Decade

Newborn circumcision rates in the US have declined from 54% in 2012 to 49% in 2022, with significant drops among White families and regional differences, despite medical organizations' support for the procedure. Factors such as changing cultural attitudes, skepticism towards medicine, and demographic shifts are likely contributing to this trend.

via Study Finds|

#circumcision #decline #health

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Florida Man Arrested for Horrific Circumcision Attempt on Toddler

A Florida babysitter, Timothoes Powell, has been charged with felony child abuse after allegedly attempting to circumcise a 2-year-old boy he was babysitting. The incident came to light when a state Department of Children and Families investigator noticed the child's injuries. Powell initially claimed that the child was cut by a piece of glass in the diaper, but a nurse and doctor determined that the wound was too precise to be accidental. Powell remains in jail on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned on November 21.

via USA TODAY|

#arrest #babysitter #child-abuse

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Pink Takes a Stand Against Circumcision Protester at San Antonio Concert

Pink had a concert interrupted in San Antonio when a man loudly condemned circumcision, leading her to have him removed from the venue. The singer, who has faced controversy in the past regarding her decision to have her son circumcised, questioned why the attendee spent money to disrupt her show and asked security to escort him out. Pink expressed frustration with the negative feedback she received on social media and continues her tour in Texas.

via Daily Mail|

#circumcision #concert #controversy

health3 years ago•3 min saved

Circumcision status not as important as happiness, study finds.

A new study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that a man's circumcision status does not significantly impact his sexual functioning. However, those who are happier with their circumcision status tend to have a more positive view of their genitals and are less likely to feel anxious about exposing their body. The study recruited participants from different forums on Reddit and found that happiness with circumcision status, but not circumcision status itself, predicted better male genital self-image and less avoidance of body exposure during sexual activities. The study's recruitment method via Reddit may have resulted in a sample that is not representative of the general population.

via PsyPost|

#anxiety #body-image #circumcision

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Dangerous amateur medical procedures claim newborn's life among migrant communities.

Two women of Nigerian origin were arrested in Rome for performing an at-home circumcision on a 20-day-old infant, which led to the baby's death due to possible hemorrhage. The women face charges of aggravated manslaughter and illegal exercise of a profession, while the child's mother is under investigation for conspiracy to commit manslaughter. Similar incidents have occurred in Italy, largely among the Muslim immigrant community, where circumcision is not a common practice and many doctors refuse to perform the procedure on boys under the age of 4.

via Fox News|

#circumcision #crime #illegal-medical-procedure