The Clorox Cold & Flu Pulse analyzes millions of conversations in real time and reports how cold and flu is trending online, including what topics are being discussed, top cities where it’s trending, and tips related to the current virality of the cold and flu.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent a growing concern for both patients and healthcare providers across the nation. Creating and maintaining a hygienic environment is everyone’s responsibility and teamwork is an important part of the process. National infection prevention expert Ruth M. Carrico PhD, RN, CIC is available to discuss the responsibilities of patients and healthcare facilities to help prevent the spread of HAIs.
A study from researchers at Children's Hospital Boston published in Pediatrics found that a simple infection control intervention in elementary schools "“ disinfecting frequently-touched surfaces and using alcohol-based hand sanitizers "“ helped reduce illness-related student absenteeism. Researchers found absenteeism rates for gastrointestinal illnesses were nine percent lower in classrooms that followed the infection control regimen of disinfecting surfaces and using alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
The 20 year survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate cancer is better now than it was in the 1980s, partially because of early detection with PSA testing and the development of more effective treatment options, like androgen deprivation therapy, or ADT. Prostate cancer is still, however, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men, with more than 28,000 American men expected to die from the disease in 2008.
Teachers believe we need to do more to make our classrooms cleaner and healthier for our children, according to research. More than two-thirds of teachers surveyed report that their school's custodial staff does not disinfect their classrooms regularly.
Although 32 percent of American men and women ages 30-70 have experienced some degree of bladder control loss, the vast majority have not been diagnosed by a health care provider and are therefore less knowledgeable about their condition, less communicative about it and are not successfully managing it.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) put seasonal allergies "on the map" today by revealing the nation's top 100 Spring Allergy Capitals(tm) "“ the most severe cities for people with allergies.
According to the first National Allergy Awareness Test released today, allergy sufferers scored average to failing grades in the areas of awareness, triggers, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. There is a gap between what sufferers know about allergies and the impact allergy symptoms have on their lives.
Americans will leave business meetings, skip social gatherings and forfeit a good night's sleep because of coughs, according to a national survey released today. Many people are also unaware that coughing can spread serious illnesses, like the flu and bronchitis.
In many cities, allergies are more severe in the fall than in the spring, according to a new list of the nation's top 50 Fall Allergy Capitals. Fall Allergy Capitals designate the most severe cities for people with allergies during the fall season.
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