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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]