STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A new study at Penn State has linked heart health with your workplace’s flexibility, especially in older adults. The Work Family and Health Network did a deep dive into how the place your work could be affecting you, both mentally and physically. The team conducted a months-long study a real […]
Salem Hospital in Massachusetts says hundreds of patients were potentially exposed to infection of HIV and hepatitis due to the administration of intravenous medication in a manner that was not consistent with its best practice.A spokesperson for Mass General Brigham, which owns Salem Hospital, said nearly 450 patients were impacted over a period of roughly […]
SALEM, MASS. (WHDH) – Salem Hospital has notified some endoscopy patients after officials found they may have been exposed to infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C, officials said Wednesday. Salem Hospital addressed the situation in a statement, saying the hospital was made aware earlier this year of “an isolated practice involving […]
SALEM, MASS. (WHDH) – Salem Hospital has notified some endoscopy patients after officials found they may have been exposed to infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C, officials said Wednesday. Salem Hospital addressed the situation in a statement, saying the hospital was made aware earlier this year of “an isolated practice involving […]
People who live with HIV have a lower risk of being infected by the Omicron variant rather than HIV-negative people, according to a recent study published in BMC Infectious Diseases. It was revealed that China, specifically, witnessed a surge of over 80 million Omicron variant cases within a month of ending the “zero COVID” strategy […]
6 hours ago blood donor, blood donation, blood drive By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Nicole Griffin TUSCALOOSA– What’s a good way to spread Christmas cheer? How about donating blood to save a life? The American Red Cross is giving away pairs of “Elf”-themed Red Cross socks for donors this month, while supplies last. Blood donations […]
The Food and Drug Administration granted marketing approval to a home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea on Wednesday, the first such authorization of a home test to detect the two most common sexually transmitted infections in this country. The marketing approval was granted to LetsGetChecked’s Simple 2 Test, which allows individuals to collect a sample […]
SALEM, Mass. — Salem Hospital warned some patients who may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis due to incorrectly administered IVs. The hospital says about 450 endoscopy patients may have been exposed to HIV, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B over a two-year period. Salem Hospital says the possibility of infection from the incident is […]
Dear Doctors: I’m a 69-year-old African American male with high blood pressure. I get conflicting advice from my primary care doctors, and my BP readings are never taken under the same conditions. I’m confused and losing confidence in my medical network. Can I see a specialist for hypertension? Dear Reader: As doctors, and also as […]
New research indicates that millions might be wrongly diagnosed with high blood pressure due to incorrect measurement techniques. The American Heart Association recommends that blood pressure should be measured with the patient seated and supported, but many healthcare professionals deviate from this method. The study found significant differences in readings taken on an exam table […]