Over the past several weeks, most everyone has likely heard about the monkeypox virus that has been circulating around the globe. We’ve fielded a number of questions in the clinic, but wanted to provide some supplemental information regarding this outbreak. Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis, meaning that it originated in animals and was transmitted to
Why get IV hydration after a marathon?
IV hydration isn’t a new fad or a new health craze, providers have been giving fluids for decades to treat various different things. In the last few years though we’ve seen benefits to providing fluids for less serious causes. Pregnant women often struggle to get the right amount of fluids, gastric sleeve or bypass patients
Healthy Waffles? International Waffle day!
International Waffle Day celebrated the right way! It’s another national holiday centered around food, who makes these days? It’s actually a bit of a long story, here’s the skinny. It all started in Sweden, interestingly not where waffles were founded. Waffles were founded in, you guessed it, Belgium! (Sweden and Belgium are about a 4
The CDC Updates Social Distancing Guidelines
The CDC Updates Social Distancing Guidelines Essential Elements of Safe K–12 School Operations for In-Person Learning Schools are an important part of the infrastructure of communities, as they provide safe and supportive learning environments for students, employ teachers and other staff, and enable parents, guardians, and caregivers to work. Many students, staff, and caregivers are
Moderna Begins Research for COVID Vaccine in Children
Phase 2/3 study expected to enroll 6,750 healthy pediatric participants less than 12 years of age Study will enroll in the U.S. and Canada CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 16, 2021– Moderna Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today announced that the first participants have been dosed in the Phase 2/3 study, called the KidCOVE