Influenza is already widespread in the U.S., which means the flu can quickly spread everywhere though holiday gatherings. Add the flu to the other respiratory viruses circulating – such as COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) – which are already filling pediatric ICUs – and influenza will just add to those high volumes. “When you’re… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Healthcare
Late-Stage Cervical Cancer Cases are Rising – Experts Encourage Screenings
A recent study finds that late-stage cervical cancer cases are on the rise in the United States, and some researchers say that a decrease in screenings among young women could be why more women are being diagnosed with the deadly disease. The study published in the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer analyzed data from nearly… Read more »
Perfect Smile Dental Arts Deploys Cutting Edge New Technology into Daily Practice
Dr. Olga Kovalenko and team at Perfect Smile Dental Arts have been successfully implementing cutting edge dental technology into everyday practice. iTero scanner allows dental providers to seamlessly scan patients’ teeth quickly and offers a variety of applications. Dr. Olga and her team are now using the Itero scanner as part of routine check ups… Read more »
U.S. News & World Report Names 13 Intermountain Healthcare Hospitals to Best Maternity Care List
U.S. News & World Report has released their annual list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care and 13 Intermountain Healthcare hospitals in Utah have made the list, an important achievement as fewer than 300 hospitals around the country scored high enough to be recognized. “Having so many of our hospitals on this list demonstrates the… Read more »
Pregnant Women Urged to Get the COVID Bivalent Booster
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved updated bivalent booster vaccines for COVID that add Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 components to the vaccines to increase protection against newer variants that are currently circulating in our communities. “COVID-19 remains prevalent in our communities. Winter is coming, and like last year, we anticipate an increase… Read more »
