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
The role of acute and critical care nursing is complex and vital, especially as nearly 34 million individuals receive care from these professionals each year. In our post-pandemic world, it’s time to rethink how to measure and recognize the contributions of nursing in acute care settings. Rethinking Nursing Measurement Traditionally, nursing has been evaluated mainly
As extreme heat records continue to rise so is its impact on health. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, 2023 revealed that people on average experienced 50 additional days of health-threatening temperatures compared to previous years resulting in record heat-related deaths. It also determined that people faced an average of 1,512 hours of high temperatures posing a moderate risk of heat stress, a 27.7% increase from
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As winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipates a virus season characterized by a mix of flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). While this year’s peak hospitalizations are expected to be similar to or lower than last year’s, several factors could shape the winter ahead. Let’s take a look at
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WATERTOWN, Mass. – November 20, 2024 – Exergen Corporation, the leading manufacturer of infrared temperature measurement equipment for medical applications, is pleased to announce that its Turkish distributor, Mefamed, has signed an agreement with Turkey’s State Supply Office (DMO). This strategic partnership will allow public institutions across Turkey, including government-owned hospitals, medical services, the military,
Flu season is nearing an end in the Southern Hemisphere, and data indicates that seasonal flu continues to pose a significant threat, causing many illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths across the globe. As the flu season ramps up in the Northern Hemisphere, what can we learn from the south? During their flu season most countries in
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Each year, on November 17, the world comes together to recognize World Prematurity Day, a global effort aimed at raising awareness about the challenges and risks associated with preterm birth. Initiated in 2008 by the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI), this international movement has grown to include organizations and individuals from
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