Mirroring National Patterns: Syphilis on the Rise in Michigan Mirroring National Patterns: Syphilis on the Rise in Michigan Detroit — Back from the brink of eradication, syphilis is spiking in Michigan, prompting alarm within the medical community. By the numbers In 2022, 207,255 cases of syphilis were reported nationwide, the greatest number since 1950, according … Read more
First Measles Case Confirmed in Michigan Since 2019 | Highly Respectable News First Measles Case Confirmed in Michigan Since 2019 An Oakland County child travels internationally and tests positive for measles An Oakland County child has been diagnosed with measles, marking the first confirmed case in Michigan since 2019, according to state health officials. The … Read more
1 minute read Norovirus Outbreak Surges in the Northeastern United States A highly contagious stomach virus has been spreading rapidly in the Northeast since November and has now reached New Jersey. The norovirus, also known as the stomach flu or stomach bug, has been spreading across the country, with the Northeast reporting the highest positivity … Read more
Why fentanyl is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the US Why fentanyl is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the US Over 150 Americans die every day from overdoses related to fentanyl and synthetic opioids. Here’s why fentanyl is so deadly. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY Illicit fentanyl and methamphetamine The laboratory … Read more
Preeclampsia Detection Initiative Aims to Reduce Maternal Mortality Maternal Mortality: A Leading Cause Goes Undetected until it’s Too Late A leading cause of maternal mortality often goes unnoticed. By the time it’s diagnosed, it’s sometimes too late to stem the damage. Preeclampsia: A Serious Condition with Far-Reaching Consequences Doctors typically do not identify preeclampsia, a … Read more
Study Reveals Proteins Linked to Long COVID A groundbreaking study has identified proteins that are closely associated with long COVID, providing crucial insights to develop effective treatments. Over the course of a year, 113 individuals with a history of COVID-19 and 39 healthy individuals were closely monitored, revealing that 40 patients developed long COVID symptoms … Read more