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Two Dead After Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak In NYC, With 24 Confirmed Cases Two Dead After Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak In NYC, With 24 Confirmed Cases
Two Dead After Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak In NYC, With 24 Confirmed Cases Two deaths have been linked to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City. The Health Department gave an update Wednesday, June 1, on its investigation into a community cluster of the illness in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx. Twenty-four people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in the area since Tuesday, May 3, according to health officials. Four people are hospitalized. The two individuals who died were both over the age of 50 and had risk factors for severe disease, health officials said. Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by the bac…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Lyme 101: What You Need To Know Lyme 101: What You Need To Know
Lyme 101: What You Need To Know For many of us, summer is the time to finally get outdoors, whether you enjoy hiking, biking, or basking in the warm weather. But all that time outside increases our exposure to ticks, and the diseases that they carry. As a pediatric rheumatologist, I often get asked how to prevent and treat Lyme disease. Here’s what you need to know to protect your family this summer. Lyme disease is an infection caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, which is transmitted by the bite of the Ixodes tick. It is often found in the Northeastern U.S., though there are other types of tic…

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Early Signs Indicate It Could Be A Bad Year For Ticks Early Signs Indicate It Could Be A Bad Year For Ticks
Early Signs Indicate It Could Be A Bad Year For Ticks With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and the weather warming up, health officials are warning that it might be time to prepare for an influx of ticks in the area. According to reports, the lack of late-season snow, and climate change led to more adult ticks surviving the winter, which led to more nymphal ticks and overcrowding earlier than normal. The overcrowding led to an uptick in the number of ticks spreading nationwide. With a rise in the tick population, which continues expanding, there is expected to be an increased number of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases spreading. …

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by Zak Failla
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Do You Suffer From Pelvic Floor Disorders? Do You Suffer From Pelvic Floor Disorders?
Do You Suffer From Pelvic Floor Disorders? Pelvic floor disorders are common problems facing women, and many do not seek medical help. These disorders can result from a variety of medical conditions as well as normal changes associated with childbirth and aging. Pelvic floor disorders may cause sexual dysfunction, vaginal pain or discomfort, fecal/urinary incontinence and abdominal discomfort. Many women experience significant changes in daily activities and even self-identify because of these conditions. Let’s discuss some of these disorders and treatment options. Pelvic Organ Prolapse A woman’s pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, re…

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