Well in London this week we have seen 2 cases where a patient has “cleared” HIV. When we talk about clearing a disease we mean that there is no trace of the virus detectable even when the patient is off the medications that suppress the virus. No trace of the virus detectable even when the …
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From the Daily Beast: An unvaccinated Oregon boy became the first person in over 30 years of contracting the deadly tetanus infection in the state. The 6-year-old boy was playing on a farm when he cut his head, according to a 2017 case report by the CDC. His parents cleaned and stitched the wound at …
Yes, I have bagged on doctors a little harsh lately. I think it’s just an old problem of my being talked down to by someone who I have no clue what their actual ability is. Doctors do play an essential role in healthcare; I know shocking right? So do nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants. We …
So to top everything off, Facebook did not like my post about the measles because it "might offend people" and my picture of the rash could be inappropriate. This is part of the stupidity that is providing information to society. While I do scan through the news looking for articles with interesting implications, I tend …
