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In what is being hailed as a landmark decision, U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday announced a 10-year plan to remove all lead pipes in the nation’s cities, thereby protecting Americans’ drinking water from contamination. The ambitious plan, which was driven as much with considerations for public health as with access and sensitivity toward low-income…
As Hurricane Milton nears, Florida’s hospitals take virtually extreme precautions to ensure the safety of the patients and staff. From sheltering the families to sheltering pets and coordinating shifts of critical staff, the healthcare system stands in unshaken resilience against potential impact. The hospitals along the path of Hurricane Milton are ready with careful preparations….
From routine prenatal care she was detected as having a serious medical condition. A secret, life-threatening issue was found during an ultrasound for a pregnant patient-from routine care to a medical emergency. For one pregnant woman, her scheduled ultrasound appointment is something far more crucial. What would have been a routine check-up for this woman…
In response to an increasing Marburg virus outbreak, the CDC has recommended increased screening for visitors traveling from Rwanda. Although the risk to Americans is still low, the United States advises caution as instances increase because there is now no licensed vaccination. Under the widening outbreak in Rwanda, the US Centers for Disease Control and…
Hospitals across the United States are proactively conserving IV fluid supplies in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s closure of a vital manufacturing facility. Health systems are changing their tactics in anticipation of impending shortages to guarantee that patient care is unaffected. Hurricane Helene damage has temporarily closed one of the country’s major producers of IV…
Health experts are warning people of the dangers associated with consuming unpasteurized apple cider-the popular seasonal treat-as the fall season approaches. Though it may look harmless, uncured cider contains dangerous bacteria that could imperil older citizens and children. Apple cider is a festive seasonal drink many turn to as the crisp autumn air sets in….
Concerns about delays in emergency treatment, especially after childbirth, are being raised by physicians regarding a new Louisiana rule that mandates that abortion drugs used for miscarriage and postpartum care be kept in secured cabinets. Physicians worry that the law may have a detrimental effect on women’s health care. Healthcare professionals are deeply concerned about…
According to a new CDC report, the efficacy of this year’s flu vaccine in preventing hospitalization may be reduced to 34.5% in high-risk populations. Concerns about the impending U.S. winter are raised by the findings, which are based on data from the flu season in South America. The flu shot this year may be less…
The CDC is now tracking wastewater throughout the United States instead of tracking individual COVID-19 cases. Not depending on individual testing, authorities may now identify possible surges and viral trends, so establishing an early warning system for outbreaks. While tracking cases of COVID-19 by individual case counts is on the decrease, the U.S. Centers for…
Rwanda is battling its very first Marburg virus outbreak-ever-conceived, a vicious hemorrhagic disease that bears some similarities to Ebola. To date eight people have perished from the virus, no longer available to be vaccinated against or treated. The international health experts are converging on the offices of Rwanda’s health officials in a desperate bid to…
