Medicine
New testing technology can accurately differentiate between viral and bacterial infections
When patients complain of coughing, runny nose, sneezing and fever, doctors are often stumped because they have no fundamental tool to identify the source of the respiratory symptoms and guide appropriate treatments. That tool might finally be on its way. In a study proving feasibility, researchers at Duke Health showed that their testing technology can …
CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundations to host ‘Evening of Hope’ event to benefit cancer care patients | News
LONDON — The Saint Joseph London Foundation will be hosting an “Evening of Hope” on Saturday, May 15, as part of a statewide fundraising effort to benefit CHI Saint Joseph Health cancer patients and their families. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be held in place of annual in-person galas and fundraising events, …
Oregon Health Authority 628 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths | News
PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) – The Oregon Health Authority reported 628 new and presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Oregon on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 175,121. The OHA reported no additional deaths to the virus, and the death toll remains at 2,460 The new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday were in the …
Great Health Divide | Kentucky College of Optometry works to treat and combat blindness
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WSAZ) – Our vision is one of our most prized senses, but rural Appalachia struggles with severe vision loss. The problem is so serious that, in 2015, the CDC labeled eastern Kentucky as the blindest region in the U.S. “Our mission is to serve the underserved and train our students,” said Dr. Cliff …
Fitness Is Still Important Tool for Overall Good Health, Despite Modern Medicine – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
If exercise has fallen by the wayside during the pandemic, here’s yet another reason to get back on the saddle. A study from The Cooper Institute, in conjunction with researchers from Harvard and Stanford universities, fitness still matters to reduce all-cause and heart disease deaths, despite advances in modern medicine and lifestyle changes. “Despite significant …
OHA reports highest Covid case count since February, public health officials feeling ‘uneasy’ | News
PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) – The Oregon Health Authority reported 761 new Covid-19 cases. As the vaccine rollout continues, public health officials are pleading with the public to continue following precautions. “We are at a critical moment that many in public health are talking about in terms of being in a race essentially between the vaccine …
BREAKING NEWS: Additional Pfizer vaccine coming to Chilton next week | News
The COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Chilton is offering appointments on April 14, 16 and 20 for the Pfizer vaccine. All individuals age 16 and over are eligible. Youths ages 16 and 17 are required to have a parent or guardian with them to sign paperwork and be present during vaccination. “Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine continues …
Clark County issues travel warning as COVID cases rise – KATU
Clark County issues travel warning as COVID cases rise KATU Clark County COVID-19 cases jump, prompting warning to exercise caution The Columbian NEW: COVID-19 hospitalizations jump as Nevada reports 342 cases, 4 deaths KLAS – 8 News Now Nevada’s key COVID-19 metrics show long decline is stalling Las Vegas Review-Journal Health officials say Nevada’s COVID-19 cases are staying stable 8 …
USA Health urges residents to know their COVID status before traveling | Mobile County Alabama News
MOBILE, Ala. – With more than a year of pandemic living behind us, officials believe it’s likely many more residents will travel for spring break next week when public school students and staff in Mobile and Baldwin counties take a break from classes April 5-9. Health officials with USA Health caution those with travel plans …
Denny Sanford gifts $300 million to Sanford Health | Health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A $300 million donation to Sanford Health is intended to improve rural care across South Dakota, expand Sanford’s graduate medical education, expand the sports complex in Sioux Falls and build a “virtual hospital of the future,” officials said. The donation comes from the health care system’s namesake, Denny Sanford. “I …
