COVID-19 Tests With Inaccurate Results
Many people use rapid at home COVID-19 tests to ensure that they have not contracted the virus. However, many medical officials are expressing concerns over the accuracy of test results. Receiving one negative test result does n0t necessarily mean that someone doesn’t have COVID-19. According to the FDA, people conducting at home tests should perform […]
COVID-19 Booster Updates
Cases of COVID-19 are still occurring across the United States due to more contagious Omnicron variants. Doctors and scientists worry about the effectiveness of current vaccines in protecting older populations against Omnicron infections. Therefore, experts are highly recommending booster vaccines. Current COVID-19 boosters are safe and effective. They help to reduce the severity of several […]
Monkeypox Outbreak Facts
Recently, monkeypox has been announced as an international public health emergency by the World Health Organization. However, many are unfamiliar with what the virus is and why this outbreak is so concerning. Scientists have been apprehensive about a monkeypox outbreak for over a decade, and this concern is becoming relevant as more and more cases […]
HHS Findings from Semiannual Report to Congress
In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. Further, the HHS-OIG reported on enforcement actions taken against criminal activities affecting human health services. The report also included civil lawsuits and […]
Healthcare Disparities in LGBTQ+ Community
Recent research shows that great healthcare disparities exist for members of the LGBTQ+ community. A study produced by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that LGBTQ+ individuals face discrimination and stigma from family and community members. Also, they are more likely to be discriminated against in the workplace, receive substandard healthcare, and be denied healthcare as […]
Work Burnout and Stress Rising Among Healthcare Personnel
A recent survey from the American Medical Association on work stress, burnout, and job satisfaction has shown an increase in physician burnout and stress. Job satisfaction among healthcare personnel has decreased by 4% from the previous year. 72% of the 11,000 healthcare workers surveyed reported job satisfaction. This is the first time a drop in […]
A Just Culture Promotes Accountability and Patient Safety
Humans make mistakes and errors. These mistakes can be common in the healthcare setting because many events are complex or risky. In these situations, mistakes can lead to negative effects or even death. One common approach to solve this issue is to identify the individual that caused the problem and punish them. But, this does […]
Lack of Hospital Beds Due to COVID-19
Hospitals Are Experiencing Bed Shortages The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant has increased hospital visits greatly. The number of hospitalized patients due to the variant has reached over 100,000. This approaches record numbers of hospital beds filled. The increase in patients leaves hospitals understaffed and with limited resources. Because of this, other patients in need […]
CDC Recommends Tuberculosis Testing for Healthcare Personnel
The CDC recommends testing and screening healthcare personnel for tuberculosis (TB) upon hiring. Doing so aligns with TB Infection Control Plans or state regulations. Personnel included should be anyone working or volunteering in the healthcare setting. Annual tuberculosis education should also be provided for healthcare workers. This education explains the risk factors, possible signs and symptoms […]
COVID- 19 Vaccine Availability Expanded to Adolescents
The COVID- 19 pandemic has taken the world by surprise. As a result, it has created a great public health burden. In an effort to fight the disease, Pfizer-BioNTech is one of several pharmaceutical companies to create a COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 has affected all age groups and within the span of one year, approximately 1.5 […]
J&J requests FDA emergency authorization for C19 vaccine
By Zion Samuel On February 4, 2021, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced its request for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The FDA is generally expected to approve J&J’s application. As a result, the U.S. would have three Covid vaccines in use. How the J&J Vaccine Compares to Others Currently, Pfizer and […]
The Trump Administration on COVID-19
Case Counts Around the United States Around the country, the number of coronavirus cases is increasing daily. Even though case counts are rising, The Trump Administration thinks the virus is under control. On Sunday, Florida reported a 12,000 case increase. This is the fifth consecutive day that Florida’s daily case count has surpassed 10,000. However, […]