As the world emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts are already focusing on the question of what might cause the next global health crisis. A survey conducted by the VACCELERATE Consortium, presented at the ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona, highlights influenza as the pathogen with the highest pandemic potential, followed by “Disease […]

As we approach 2025, the healthcare and life sciences landscape is undergoing significant transformation. The ‘Predicting the Future of Healthcare and Life Sciences in 2025’ report by Deloitte highlights several key trends that are reshaping how healthcare is delivered and experienced. Notably, two major factors stand out: the increasing prioritization of decarbonization in healthcare and

The global health landscape is facing a significant challenge, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that more than half of the world’s nations are at high or very high risk of measles outbreaks by the end of this year. This surge is primarily attributed to gaps in vaccination coverage that emerged during the COVID-19

Temperature testing for the whole family  By Camilla Sharman  When you purchase through links on Tom’s Guide, they may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This Exergen thermometer is designed to be used on a forehead or behind the ear and is easy to use on all age groups. It’s non invasive, gives

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is making a comeback in the US and cases are at their highest level in a decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 18506 cases to-date, the highest since 2014. Experts note that whooping cough peaks every three to five years, but the numbers are increasing, due to

Endemic to tropical and subtropical regions, the dengue virus is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes. The virus has four serotypes, and infection with one serotype provides only transient immunity to the others. Secondary infections with a different serotype can increase the risk of severe dengue. While the disease is often asymptomatic

As the Northern Hemisphere gears up for its flu season, healthcare providers, nurses, and caregivers have a unique opportunity to draw valuable lessons from the recent experiences of the Southern Hemisphere. A study conducted by the CDC, PAHO, and researchers from five South American countries revealed insights into flu vaccination effectiveness during their 2023 flu season,

by Dr. Francesco Pompei, CEO and Founder of Exergen Corporation  November 18, 2024 Dr. Francesco Pompei, CEO and Founder of Exergen Corporation Accurate and frequent temperature monitoring is paramount when it comes to ensuring favorable patient outcomes in the medical community. When a patient is admitted to the hospital, identifying illness or infection quickly has a

Fever measurement is one of the first and most important warning signs for a wide range of health conditions, and accuracy in this reading can be decisive. In contexts such as oncology and neutropenic fever is a common medical emergency. Cancer patients, due to chemotherapy treatment, may have a low count of neutrophils, a white

According to the CDC’s recent report a grim milestone for flu pediatric deaths has been reached. In late autumn they reported that the total number of US pediatric deaths for the 2023-2024 season is now at 200. This number exceeds what was previously reported for a regular (non-pandemic) flu season. 80% of the kids that