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Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immune-mediated disease of the esophagus resulting in eosinophil-predominant inflammation of the esophagus; it can cause reflux-like symptoms, dysphagia, and food impaction. Refresh your knowledge: bit.ly/4hk8MFV
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Florida confirmed the state's first death from 𝘝𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘰 𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴. 𝘝. 𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴, when ingested by a compromised host, can cross the intestinal mucosa without causing enteritis and cause septicemia with a high case fatality rate. bit.ly/44eyGEA
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Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Annabelle M. de St. Maurice, MD, MPH Authors Expert Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-rel…
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Leading Palliative Care Pediatrician and Researcher Richard D. Goldstein, MD, Authors Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-rel…
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The @CDCgov is reporting 843 laboratory-confirmed, domestically-acquired cases of Cyclosporiasis from May 1- Jul 9. Learn more about Cyclosporiasis from Merck Manuals authors Chelsea Marie, PhD and William A. Petri, Jr, MD, PhD of @MedicineUVA merckmanuals.com/professiona…
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Gastroenterologist and Liver Disease Specialist Tae Hoon Lee, MD, Authors Expert Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-rel…
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Award-Winning Cardiologist and Arrhythmia Expert L. Brent Mitchell, MD, FRCPC, Authors Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-rel…
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The USDA confirms that the New World screwworm (NWS) fly has arrived in south Texas. The fly produces larvae that can cause a parasitic infestation in animals. Pets, livestock, and wild animals are vulnerable to infestation. Learn more: bit.ly/3QhssAF
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Internationally Recognized Psychiatrist David Spiegel, MD, of the Stanford School of Medicine (@StanfordMed) Authors Expert Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-rel…
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Hantaviruses occur throughout the world in wild rodents, which shed the virus throughout life in saliva, urine, and feces. Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus can occur with Andes virus. merckmanuals.com/professiona…
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May is Healthy Vision Month. Dr. Sunir Garg shares the 20-20-20 rule to prevent digital eye strain: take a break every 20 minutes to look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. To learn more about #vision health, click on the video below.
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Time to get your eyes checked? Which eye care professional should you visit? Check out our guide: ow.ly/QC9Y50YPgqZ #eyexam #eyehealth #healthtips #ophthalmologist #optometrist #eyedisease #glasses #contacts #contactlenses #cataracts #diabetes #glaucoma #AMD
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Do you know the seven healthy habits that can not only bolster your overall health but also preserve healthy retinas and eyesight? Embrace these healthy habits today to safeguard your retina health in the future. Download ASRS’s Healthy Habits to Preserve Healthy Vision patient guide today to learn more at asrs.org/patient-education. #SeeforaLifetime #RetinaSpecialist #RetinaHealth
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May is Better Hearing Month 👂It’s a great time to check in on your hearing health and take simple steps to stay connected. Start learning about hearing health, hearing loss prevention, and ear care today at hearing.org/ #HearWell
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Award-Winning Researcher in Psychiatry and Harvard Medical School (@HarvardMed) Professor, Matcheri S. Keshavan, MD, Authors Expert Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-rel…
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A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least three others according to the World Health Organization. Hantaviruses occur in wild rodents, which shed the virus throughout life in saliva, urine, and feces. bit.ly/4wepMEe
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May is #BetterHearingMonth as well as grass cutting season. Be mindful of the noise from lawn mowers (90 decibels) and other power tools. Protect your hearing by wearing earplugs. Get the facts about hearing loss at merckmanuals.com/home/quick-…
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Ischemic optic neuropathy is infarction of the optic disc. It can be nonarteritic or arteritic. Both types cause painless acute vision loss. Diagnosis is based on findings from funduscopy and some blood testing. Refresh your knowledge: bit.ly/4vXNRik
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Survey Shows More Than 3 in 5 Americans Use AI Tools for Medical Information, but Most Take Steps to Check Sources and Information. Read More: bit.ly/4cJ5vxt
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