Looking for a comprehensive guide to why everyone is freaking out about measles? Read on to find out where measles comes from, how it works, what it does and how you can protect yourself and your kids.

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Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a highly contagious respiratory illness that affects the lungs and breathing passages. This virus can cause mild cold-like disease in healthy adults and older children, but it can lead to more severe symptoms such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia for infants and young children. RSV is risky for premature babies, […]

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Commonly considered a haven, hospitals can sometimes be where an infection is acquired. Whether it is a primary care, surgical, or emergency room visit, there may be a risk of pathogen exposure.  One metric that measures this phenomenon is a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI).1 It’s a means of judging overall safety and compliance within healthcare […]

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Multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2 were identified throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus’ genetic material can mutate whenever viruses replicate inside a host cell. Since SARS-CoV-2 is a rapidly spreading virus with a high replication rate, it has many opportunities to evolve and change.1 A new study investigates the differences between the Omicron variant and other […]

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Fighting monkeypox with vaccinia vaccin

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A study of 1000 patients and health care workers was conducted to compare transparent masks to standard masks when it comes to communication. It is thought that a transparent mask could help reduce miscommunication.1 As a part of widespread public health efforts to curb the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, mask wearing has become a […]

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A recently published study has discovered that COVID-19 may infect the inner ear. The study provides a promising explanation for why some COVID-19 patients have hearing loss post-infection.  SARS-CoV-2 may target the cochlea The study, published in Nature’s Communications Medicine journal, studied why some people experience hearing loss, ringing of the ears – or “tinnitus”, […]

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Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is an infection that typically occurs between the webs of toes, and may be accompanied by some painful blisters or bubbling.1 Athlete’s foot can also present itself on the soles, sides, and top of the feet.1 More aggressive forms have been associated with pain and foul odors.2 In […]

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