Why Meningitis can be Life Threatening if not Treated Quickly The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert to healthcare providers about bacterial infections as a strain of the meningococcal disease begins to circulate within the United States. What is Meningococcal Disease? Meningococcal disease is an illness caused by a bacteria … Read more
University of Michigan Health System Expands Footprint into Metro Detroit with New Facility University of Michigan Health System Expands Footprint into Metro Detroit with New Facility Bringing Advanced Specialty and Diagnostic Services to Oakland County The University of Michigan Health system is set to purchase a portion of the vacant land at the former Kmart … Read more
Rare case of the Bubonic Plague reported in Oregon Introduction: A case of the Bubonic Plague has been reported in Oregon, marking a rare occurrence of the disease in the modern era. Formerly known as the Black Death, the Bubonic Plague caused widespread devastation during the Middle Ages, claiming the lives of approximately 50 million … Read more
Alarming Increase in Children Visiting Emergency Rooms Due to Melatonin Ingestion Alarming Increase in Children Visiting Emergency Rooms Due to Melatonin Ingestion Nearly 11,000 U.S. children recently visited an emergency room after ingesting melatonin they took without supervision, according to a new federal report. These findings shed light on a troubling trend over the past … Read more
Norovirus Cases Rise Across Northeast, CDC Reports Norovirus Cases Rise Across Northeast, CDC Reports Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that in the week of February 17, over 12% of norovirus tests were positive. Norovirus cases on the rise in the US, especially in the Northeast Norovirus cases are on … Read more
Heart Disease in Women: Recognizing Gender Differences is Essential Heart Disease in Women: Recognizing Gender Differences is Essential By Yves Martinez, Contributing Editor February is American Heart Month – when cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer of women, gets its moment in the spotlight. Every year, as we reflect on this month and the fight … Read more
Mirroring National Patterns: Syphilis on the Rise in Michigan Mirroring National Patterns: Syphilis on the Rise in Michigan Detroit — Back from the brink of eradication, syphilis is spiking in Michigan, prompting alarm within the medical community. By the numbers In 2022, 207,255 cases of syphilis were reported nationwide, the greatest number since 1950, according … Read more
Measles Outbreak in Florida: Children Infected After State’s Health Official Defies Guidance Measles Outbreak in Florida: Children Infected After State’s Health Official Defies Guidance Latest Cases Reported in Broward County Two Florida children have contracted measles after the state’s top health official defied federal guidance to contain an outbreak at an elementary school. Outbreak at … Read more
Why fentanyl is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the US Why fentanyl is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the US Over 150 Americans die every day from overdoses related to fentanyl and synthetic opioids. Here’s why fentanyl is so deadly. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY Illicit fentanyl and methamphetamine The laboratory … Read more
Crisis at Nasser Hospital in Gaza: Immediate need for medical intervention Crowded corridors in the aftermath of Israeli forces raiding Nasser Hospital Functional disruptions at Nasser Hospital demand immediate attention, says WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that Nasser Hospital in Gaza, the largest functioning medical facility in the region, is now no … Read more