Thursday, February 27, 2020

Infection

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Tooth Extraction Before Heart Surgery Increases Risk of Complications
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 28, 2014 09:44 AM EST
A Mayo Clinic study found that dental extractions before heart surgery could increase risk of complications.
Stethoscopes Are More Contaminated than Physicians’ Hands
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 27, 2014 01:38 PM EST
A new study found that stethoscopes are more contaminated with bacteria than some areas of a physician's hand.
Acupuncture Relieves Sepsis, May Save Thousands in ICU
By Christine Hsu | Feb 24, 2014 04:24 PM EST
Acupuncture could help prevent fatal inflammatory disease, according to a new study.
Polio-Like Disease Affecting Children in California
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 24, 2014 09:17 AM EST
Five children have been afflicted with a polio-like disease that has left them paralyzed, according to neurologists.
A Quarter of People Go to Work Sick, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 21, 2014 03:20 PM EST
A new survey found that one-in-four Americans go to work sick.
Common Infections Linked to Memory Decline
By Christine Hsu | Feb 13, 2014 06:26 PM EST
Common infections can increase the risk of memory decline, according to a new study.
Infection Raises Risk Of Stroke Death For African-Americans
By Kamal Nayan | Feb 08, 2014 03:48 PM EST
Infection contributes to an increased risk of stroke death in African-Americans compared to whites, according to a new study.
Americans Continue to Skip the Flu Vaccine
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 15, 2014 10:28 AM EST
A new analysis found that during last year's flu season, vaccination rates were particularly low for adults between 18 and 64-years-old.
Starfish are Mysteriously Dying
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 28, 2013 12:14 PM EST
Starfish living along the west coast are mysteriously dying from an illness.
Positive Cases of Tuberculosis in Las Vegas Outbreak
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 26, 2013 11:13 AM EST
In Las Vegas, NV, 977 people were tested for tuberculosis. 59 of them had indictions of the disease.
HIV Positive People can Live as Long as Uninfected People
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 20, 2013 10:27 AM EST
Researchers reported that HIV positive people could live as long as uninfected people.
Consumer Group Reports, 97 percent of Chicken Infected
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 19, 2013 01:12 PM EST
A new Consumer Group report found that 97 percent of chicken breast are infected with some kind of bacteria.
Chinese Woman with Rare Bird Flu, H10N8, Dies
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 18, 2013 09:34 AM EST
A 73-year-old Chinese woman, who was infected with a rare strain of the avian flu called H10N8, has passed away.
Researchers Use Recycled Plastics to Fight Fungi
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 09, 2013 10:30 AM EST
Researchers were able to convert plastic into antifungal agents.
“Cannibal Sandwiches” Sickening Wisconsin Residents
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 06, 2013 02:32 PM EST
The CDC warns Wisconsin residents to skip the tradition of eating cannibal sandwiches, which are made from raw meat.

Did You Know?

What is Family Dentistry?

If you are shopping around for a dentist, you are probably looking for someone who takes your insurance, has a great online reputation and a good standing with the Board of Dental Examiners. However, if you have a family you might be inclined to look for separate dentists for you and your kids. You may want to consider going to a family dentist. In addition to saving you time, a family dentist’s office can keep a history of your brood’s dental records in one place. A family dentist will also be able to provide many different services, so you will not have to run around from clinic to clinic when you have a problem with your teeth. Children will be able to see their parents getting treatment in the same office in which they will be treated. You and your kids will get to know the staff and feel comfortable with them.