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 […]
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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
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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
WATERTOWN, Mass, December 12, 2024 – This fall the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) released their annual list of hospitals that have earned Magnet status. The Magnet recognition program notices hospitals worldwide where nursing excellence is strategically tied to patient outcomes. “The ANCC created their Magnet Recognition to acknowledge nurses’ commitment to excellence in health
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
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As we approach the end of the year, cold and flu season is here again. Whether you’re dealing with the sniffles or trying to avoid the spread of viruses like the flu or COVID-19, it’s the perfect time to take action. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you can use your remaining funds
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WATERTOWN, Mass, December 10, 2024 – Recently Leapfrog released their list of US hospitals that have earned consecutive “A” safety grades from The Leapfrog Group since 2012. The Leapfrog Group is an independent nonprofit focused on patient safety. Of note 90% of these hopsitals use Exergen’s Temporal Artery Thermometer. The complete list can be found
WATERTOWN, Mass. – December 4, 2024 – Exergen Corporation, the leading manufacturer of infrared temperature measurement equipment for medical applications, is proud to announce the appointment of Katia Da Silva Almeida Jovino joins Exergen with over 16 years of experience in medical device sales, including hospital equipment, neurovascular products, and sterilization technologies. Most recently, Katia