On #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay, we recognize the beauty and uniqueness of our friends and family members with autism. Learn more about autism at https://t.co/ABVNhDZ4Ms. @CDCgov
JUST IN: Toby Keith, who was battling stomach cancer, passed peacefully on Monday surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on the country singer's website. https://t.co/J6biu09MOs
Don't ignore obesity in a child. Instead, use the "OBBEESSEE" framework to guide your workup/management:
Obesity (BMI > 2 S.D. above mean)
Blood pressure & Blood work (A1c, lipid panel)
Eating & Exercise
Sequencing & Sleep apnea eval
Endocrinology & Early intervention
#GeneChat
Crash Responder Safety Week (November 13-17) brings awareness to the dangers first responders face on our roadways each day and the simple steps everyone can take to keep our responders safe around traffic incidents.
Research indicates that approximately 15-20% of cancers worldwide are caused by microbes. How does microbial existence in and around the tumor microenvironment influence cancer cell proliferation? https://t.co/lnygRGClbg
UPDATE: Today, June 7, 2023, has been declared a CODE RED (unhealthy) Particles Action Day in Philadelphia.
Please stay tuned for updates as the situation evolves.
⚠️ BREAKING:
A new study shows that H5N1 bird flu can spread 'efficiently' between ferrets, becoming the first to clearly confirm that the virus can spread from mammal to mammal.
Microbes may be small, but they make considerable contributions to environmental & human health in a changing climate. This #EarthDay23, find the latest news and research on our #climatechange resource page. https://t.co/y3Obqj7lpM
Researchers developed a machine model using Acinetobacter baumannii to explore a fast antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) approach using metagenomic next-generation sequencing data. Learn more in #JClinMicro: https://t.co/re5MJ1snzA
Biofilms take on Student Research Day this Thursday, 4/20! Come learn about how mutagenesis impacts swimming motility in Agrobacterium Mutagenesis. #biophilms @jeheindl
Come out to support our student researchers at our 2023 CSM Student Research Day! Learn more at https://t.co/8bvncXalHX. Free event, no registration required, open to all @rowanuniversity@rowanresearch
⚠️ BREAKING:
Bird flu sample from Chilean man has 'concerning' mutations, showing some signs of adaptation to mammals.
The CDC says that the threat to human health remains low.
Introducing FLASH-TB! An application of next-generation CRISPR to detect drug-resistant tuberculosis from direct sputum. Learn about the technique and its clinical implications in #JClinMicro: https://t.co/3jto2fAYwV