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Why diphtheria is making a comeback
JANUARY 23, 20247:30 AM ET from NPR.org https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/01/23/1226155791/why-diphtheria-is-making-a-comeback By Simar Bajaj The potentially fatal disease diphtheria is caused by bacteria — the club-shaped, Gram-positive, Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacilli shown in this microscope photo. CDC via AP It had been over 30 years since the last case of diphtheria was seen in Guinea. So when patients began showingContinue reading “Why diphtheria is making a comeback”
Splinter Removal: Tips & Tricks
Getting splinters out can be a tough job sometimes. Not all school nurses prefer to remove splinters but in case you do here are some tips and tricks to hopefully make it a little easier. First and foremost, if you do not prefer to remove splinters as some do, it is perfectly reasonable to cleanContinue reading “Splinter Removal: Tips & Tricks”
The Magic of Peppermints
Peppermint From the Mount Sinai blog: Mentha x piperita Peppermint (Mentha piperita), a popular flavoring for gum, toothpaste, and tea, is also used to soothe an upset stomach or to aid digestion. It has a calming and numbing effect, and is often used to treat headaches, skin irritation, nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, flatulence, and anxietyContinue reading “The Magic of Peppermints”
Philadelphia Health Department Update on Measles Outbreak – January 5, 2024
For immediate release: January 05, 2024 Published by: Board of Health, Department of Public Health Contact: Health Department phlpublichealth@phila.gov PHILADELPHIA—The City continues to respond to the ongoing measles outbreak in Philadelphia. Current situation Today, the Health Department reports a total of 5 confirmed and 3 presumed cases of measles associated with this outbreak. Currently, 3 of these cases are hospitalizedContinue reading “Philadelphia Health Department Update on Measles Outbreak – January 5, 2024”
DOES SUGAR MAKE KIDS HYPERACTIVE?
COMMON MYTHS OCTOBER 18, 2021 PRACHI SHAH Image from https://www.2foodtrippers.com/best-american-candy/ Neha Prathivadi The expression “sugar rush” is one that has been in our vocabularies since our early childhood days. Many parents are concerned about their children’s consumption of candy and other sugary foods, because they fear it will lead to overexcitement and hyperactivity. However, is there actuallyContinue reading “DOES SUGAR MAKE KIDS HYPERACTIVE?”
Assessment Basics: All About Fevers
Fevers are often a misunderstood symptom of illness. Why do we get them and what do we do about them? A fever is a temporary rise in body temperature. It’s one part of an overall response from the body’s immune system. There are multiple reasons for fevers including infections, viruses, heat exhaustion, sometimes immunizations, andContinue reading “Assessment Basics: All About Fevers”
From the American Optometric Association: Convergence Insufficiency
January is National Eye Care Month. I recently learned about a condition called Convergence insufficiency that affects the eye muscles but rarely the actual vision of the patient. It is often missed or misdiagnosed as good vision but dyslexia or behavioral problems. Please check out this article from the American Optometric Association. Convergence insufficiency ConvergenceContinue reading “From the American Optometric Association: Convergence Insufficiency”
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