Hanging scrubs in many colors (Adobe Stock by Jesse 344038847) Infection transmissions occur more frequently in hospitals and health care facilities. Health care workers risk getting infections because they interact with patients and in infection-active environments. The lack of robust control programs increases multidrug-resistant bacteria and disease outbreaks. Health care facility owners should encourage the use […]
Summary: A recent study found that moderate to vigorous activity throughout the day significantly benefits heart health compared to sedentary behavior. Analyzing data from over 15,000 individuals, the research identified a hierarchy of daily movements affecting heart health indicators. Small changes, such as replacing sitting with light activity, can improve heart metrics, with intensity of […]
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How do digital platforms impact sexual health?Prevention messagingAccess to STI testing servicesPre-exposure prophylaxisAdherence to medicationArtificial intelligence for STI managementReferencesFurther reading Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, oral, and anal sex. Of more than 30 pathogens that are transmitted sexually, eight are associated with the highest […]
A Palestinian, who was heralded as a “hero” and compared to “Rosa Parks” by liberal media after she assaulted an Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldier in Nabi Selah, a village in the West Bank, was arrested Monday by the IDF for allegedly inciting terrorism and calling to drink the blood of Jews. “The IDF has […]
Las Vegas (KSNV) — As part of a campaign to promote blood donation, the Red Cross of Southern Nevada is celebrating the 20th anniversary of a popular Christmas movie. Starting Friday, November 10 through Thursday, November 30, blood donors will receive an exclusive pair of ‘Elf’ + Red Cross socks, while supplies last. The initiative […]
Health officials in New Jersey are warning of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak for part of the state that has sickened dozens. The state’s Department of Health said 21 people in Middlesex County and 20 people in Union County were sick and tested positive for legionella, the bacteria that leads to the disease. The tests were […]
COSHOCTON − Several American Red Cross blood drives have been scheduled in Coshocton County. Drives will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Coshocton Christian School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at Coshocton High School and 9 a.m. to […]
Statement Highlights: The new American Heart Association PREVENTTM risk calculator estimates the 10- and 30-year risk of total cardiovascular disease for people aged 30 years and older. The calculator estimates the risk of heart attack, stroke and — for the first time — heart failure. The equations are sex-specific and race-free, acknowledging that race is […]
A new antibiotic, zoliflodacin, is as effective as the current standard of care. Its creation may hasten the arrival of other needed antibiotics. The News A new antibiotic, the first to be developed in decades, can cure gonorrhea infections at least as effectively as the most powerful current treatment, a large clinical trial has found. […]