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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?

HMPV causes cold or flu-like symptoms but can lead to serious complications in high-risk groups.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

Toronto gynecologist linked to infection exposure resigns from college amid investigations | CBC News

Dr. Esther Park resigns amid investigation for poor hygiene practices exposing patients to blood-borne infections.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago
Medicine

New app offers guidelines for medical staff on prescribing antibiotics

The Firstline app enhances antibiotic prescribing practices among clinicians, supporting better health outcomes and infection control.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

How This Natural Disinfectant Finally Made It to Market

Hypochlorous acid is an effective, safe disinfectant made by our bodies and can be easily produced at home.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Coronavirus

India's first human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases confirmed, but officials say "no reason to worry"

India has reported its first human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, signaling a need for increased health surveillance.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Coronavirus

NY resident tests positive for potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus EEE

A New York state resident tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis, marking the first case in nearly a decade.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?

HMPV causes cold or flu-like symptoms but can lead to serious complications in high-risk groups.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

Toronto gynecologist linked to infection exposure resigns from college amid investigations | CBC News

Dr. Esther Park resigns amid investigation for poor hygiene practices exposing patients to blood-borne infections.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago
Medicine

New app offers guidelines for medical staff on prescribing antibiotics

The Firstline app enhances antibiotic prescribing practices among clinicians, supporting better health outcomes and infection control.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

How This Natural Disinfectant Finally Made It to Market

Hypochlorous acid is an effective, safe disinfectant made by our bodies and can be easily produced at home.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Coronavirus

India's first human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases confirmed, but officials say "no reason to worry"

India has reported its first human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, signaling a need for increased health surveillance.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Coronavirus

NY resident tests positive for potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus EEE

A New York state resident tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis, marking the first case in nearly a decade.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago
Remote teams

Dear Vicki: A senior member of our team came in to work recently smothering with a cold. Inevitably it spread. How can I get her to stay away when she insists its 'nothing'?

Office health protocols should prioritize employee wellness to prevent spreading illnesses.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Wexford General Hospital dealing with Norovirus outbreak as visiting is suspended immediately

Wexford General Hospital bans visitors due to Norovirus as an infection control measure, allowing only compassionate exceptions.
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

World leaders commit to action to ensure future of modern medicine

The global effort to combat antimicrobial resistance is crucial to prevent a return to a pre-antibiotic era and protect modern medicine.
fromSilicon Canals
7 months ago
Medicine

Swedish medtech company Amferia secures 1.2M

Amferia focuses on developing antimicrobial solutions to combat resistant infections in both animal and human healthcare.
fromArs Technica
11 months ago
Coronavirus

Second human in US infected with bird flu linked to cow outbreak, CDC reports

A dairy farm worker in Michigan tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, the second case linked to infected cows in the US.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Health

Three women diagnosed with HIV after getting vampire facials' in New Mexico

The first documented cases of HIV transmission through a cosmetic procedure involving needles were reported by CDC after vampire facials at an unlicensed New Mexico spa.
Design
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

A new study suggests a culprit in bird flu's rapid spread through US cattle, and how to stop it

Unpasteurized milk may spread H5N1 bird flu between cows and to humans.
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