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Digitizing Medicine

Infection

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Infection Sub-categories:

  • Bacterial Infection (4)
  • Viral Infection (3)

“We Don’t Bleed Salt”: Exposing The Industry-Wide Flaw In Tampon Testing

>> May 26, 2024

Dr. Sharra Vostral reveals how this testing method started and the repercussions it continues to have on modern products.

conditions: Bacterial Infection

Knocking On Death’s Door: The At-Home Medical Device That Could Save Lives

>> March 17, 2024

Mark Opauszky discusses how his new phone application, Stethophone, can help patients be an active part of their own care team and stay on top of their health.

conditions: Infection| Organ Failure| Sepsis

Not So Rare: What’s Causing The Rise In Pediatric Kidney Stones?

>> February 11, 2024

Dr. Greg Tasian explains what causes kidney stones and how to reduce your child’s risk.

conditions: Chronic Disease and Illness| Infection

Medical Notes: July 3, 2022

>> July 3, 2022

Why have experimental therapies for fragile X syndrome not worked? Then, antibiotics are great, but only when they’re actually needed. Plus, don’t try to vape your daily vitamins. And finally… allergies could save you from contracting Covid.

conditions: Allergies| Asthma| Food Allergies| Fragile X| Infection
antibiotic-resistant infections

Medical Notes: February 6, 2022

>> February 6, 2022

When it comes to illnesses that cause the most deaths, a new study finds that one hidden killer is a lot bigger than most people think: antibiotic-resistant infections. Then, the use of hair products could be altering the course of many pregnancies. And finally, if you’re using a cloth mask to protect yourself against Covid, researchers say it’s a good idea …

conditions: Infection

Medical Notes: Week of July 12, 2020

>> July 12, 2020

An analysis showing states that stuck to tough shelter in place rules are now recovering. Then, your blood type could be a more factor that can raise your risk of contracting coronavirus. Plus, Americans are less happy than they've been in at least 50 years.

conditions: Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2)| Depression| Infection| Viral Infection

Medical Notes: Week of June 21, 2020

>> June 21, 2020

A study finds a much lower death rate among coronavirus patients placed on a ventilator. Then, everyone’s wiping down surfaces with disinfectant these days…but they may become contaminated again within seconds. Then, a new study shows that one reason older men have a higher risk for Covid-19 is because they’re not worried about it. And finally, if you’re …

conditions: Anxiety Disorders| Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2)| Infection
Easing Coronavirus Stress

Easing Coronavirus Stress

>> April 5, 2020

Virtually no one in the US has been unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic, and stress is at high levels. A public health and brain expert discusses why “sheltering in place” is so important in spite of the stress it generates, and a few simple steps to ease the stress.

conditions: Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2)| Infection| Viral Infection

Medical Notes: Week of November 17, 2019

>> November 17, 2019

A three-drug combination that effectively targets Cystic Fibrosis. Then, a study shows that 13 percent of people over age 50 have pills left over from their last prescription. Then, a study that shows that having PTSD nearly doubles a person’s risk of infections. And finally...a study suggests that smaller brain size comes first before heavy alcohol use.

conditions: Addiction and Substance Use Disorder| Cystic Fibrosis| Infection| Influenza| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The Workings of the Immune System

The Workings of the Immune System

>> May 26, 2019

Millions of Americans cannot afford the medications they’ve been prescribed. Many skip doses, split pills or don’t fill prescriptions at all as a result, with sometimes even fatal consequences. But doctors are often unable to consider cost very well in prescribing, as the same drug often costs patients vastly different amounts due to insurance differences. …

conditions: Autoimmune Disease| Bacterial Infection| Common Cold| Infection

Medical Notes: Week of August 12, 2018

>> August 12, 2018

A new study about colonoscopies and bacterial infections, then research on how a glass of wine can ward off PMS, and finally how concern about future stress can make the concern become a reality.

conditions: Bacterial Infection| Infection
Enhancing Food Safety

Enhancing Food Safety

>> June 3, 2018

Increasing recalls for food contamination have scared many Americans. A noted expert discusses why contamination scares are becoming more common, what government and producers are doing to protect us, and what we can do in our own kitchens to make foods safer.

conditions: Food Poisoning| Infection| Listeria| Norovirus
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