Hantavirus turned to public attention in February after the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a rare but severe illness with a fatality rate of nearly 40%. While Hackman died from unrelated causes, the incident renewed interest over this…
As kids head back to school, they don’t just bring home homework they bring home germs. One common illness parents should keep an eye out for is mononucleosis, better known as mono, or “the kissing disease” or the “cool kids disease”. Mono is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and…
For new parents, making sure their baby is safe and comfortable is always on top of their minds. One concern is body temperature specifically, when can their baby manage it on their own? Understanding how and when is important. Why Can’t Newborns Regulate Temperature? Babies have an immature thermoregulatory system.…
It is summer and that means road trips, concerts, backyard BBQs, pool days, and sunshine. However, nothing ruins fun like being sick. Whether you’re heading out of town or hopping from one cookout to the next, staying healthy is important. Here’s a guide to feeling great all summer. 1. How…
The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformation and at its center is the workforce. The healthcare industry continues to experience staffing shortages, increasing costs and budget costs, and growing patient expectations. All of these factors are forcing hospitals to rethink how they deliver, support, and scale healthcare. It’s not just…
A new COVID-19 variant, called Stratus XFG, has arrived. It doesn’t appear to cause severe illness like previous variants, but it does spread rapid spread rapidly and it is worth monitoring. What You Need to Know Stratus XFG, referred to as “Stratus,” is a subvariant of Omicron. It was first…
Watertown, Mass, August 21, 2025 – To date only 41 hospitals have earned American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet with Distinction program. This growing list that includes Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth (Texas), Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital (Boston), Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital (Atlanta), and Rush…
Summer 2025 has brought music festivals back in full swing. From the sunlit hills of Barcelona to the buzzing nights of Tokyo, crowds gather to enjoy live music, connections, and celebrations. But even as the music plays, one unwelcome guest is lurking behind the scenes: new strains of COVID. Festivals…
