china: Another outbreak in China; government seeks ‘complete’ info from WHO on mysterious illness

china: Another outbreak in China; government seeks ‘complete’ info from WHO on mysterious illness

The government has sought “complete and detailed information” from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the…

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Using both nose, throat swabs boosts sensitivity of rapid COVID testing

Using both nose, throat swabs boosts sensitivity of rapid COVID testing

Today in JAMA Network Open, a randomized clinical trial shows that a single healthcare worker (HCW)-collected…

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Most Patients Don’t Realize HPV Causes Throat Cancer, Survey Finds

Most Patients Don’t Realize HPV Causes Throat Cancer, Survey Finds

Most respondents to a survey conducted at an academic medical center were not informed of the…

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MRSA throat carriage in two healthcare workers

MRSA throat carriage in two healthcare workers

Healthcare workers with confirmed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriage often experience negative consequences, such as work…

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Solving sore throats

Solving sore throats

Sore throat Temperatures may be warming, but Awad Alyami, MD, an OSF…

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Why It Happens and How to Soothe It

Why It Happens and How to Soothe It

A sore throat after surgery is common, particularly if general anesthesia is used. General anesthesia uses…

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