The USDA confirms that the New World screwworm (NWS) fly has arrived in south Texas. The fly produces larvae that can cause a parasitic infestation in animals. Pets, livestock, and wild animals are vulnerable to infestation. Learn more: https://t.co/uHxNricc0i
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Hantaviruses occur throughout the world in wild rodents, which shed the virus throughout life in saliva, urine, and feces. Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus can occur with Andes virus. https://t.co/AXgHs3Lo1E
May is Healthy Vision Month.
Dr. Sunir Garg shares the 20-20-20 rule to prevent digital eye strain: take a break every 20 minutes to look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. To learn more about #vision health, click on the video below.
Do you know the seven healthy habits that can not only bolster your overall health but also preserve healthy retinas and eyesight?
Embrace these healthy habits today to safeguard your retina health in the future.
Download ASRS’s Healthy Habits to Preserve Healthy Vision patient guide today to learn more at https://t.co/A1LXBWYMZJ. #SeeforaLifetime #RetinaSpecialist #RetinaHealth
May is Better Hearing Month 👂It’s a great time to check in on your hearing health and take simple steps to stay connected. Start learning about hearing health, hearing loss prevention, and ear care today at https://t.co/zERngAGqTX #HearWell
Award-Winning Researcher in Psychiatry and Harvard Medical School (@HarvardMed) Professor, Matcheri S. Keshavan, MD, Authors Expert Medical Content for https://t.co/1mNSSty9WK
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A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least three others according to the World Health Organization. Hantaviruses occur in wild rodents, which shed the virus throughout life in saliva, urine, and feces. https://t.co/CYK32wDV26
May is #BetterHearingMonth as well as grass cutting season. Be mindful of the noise from lawn mowers (90 decibels) and other power tools. Protect your hearing by wearing earplugs. Get the facts about hearing loss at https://t.co/o6djSJ3DzK
Ischemic optic neuropathy is infarction of the optic disc. It can be nonarteritic or arteritic. Both types cause painless acute vision loss. Diagnosis is based on findings from funduscopy and some blood testing. Refresh your knowledge: https://t.co/gtBFdCAqes
Survey Shows More Than 3 in 5 Americans Use AI Tools for Medical Information, but Most Take Steps to Check Sources and Information. Read More: https://t.co/5biR0Sd4dr
No single testing protocol is best for deep vein thrombosis; one approach is for clinicians to first estimate the probability of a DVT using a validated clinical prediction rule such as the Wells score. Refresh your knowledge: https://t.co/5pj6KEs8zE
#DYK? Retinal detachment is a vision emergency that requires immediate care.
Learn the warning signs, risk factors, and treatment options in our patient guide, Understanding Retinal Detachment—now available in English and Spanish.
Download your copy today at https://t.co/A1LXBWZkPh
Recognizing symptoms and acting quickly can mean the difference between saving and losing your vision.
#RetinaSpecialist #RetinalDetachment #SeeforaLifetime
Renowned Pharmacist Eva Vivian, PharmD, MS, PhD, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of
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Warts are benign epidermal growths with distinct morphologies, including common, plantar, flat, and periungual forms. Diagnosis is clinical, guided by lesion appearance and distribution. Learn more about their presentation and natural course: https://t.co/9G7Dxcx5Jw
Renowned Surgeon David A. Spain, MD, FACS, of @StanfordSurgery Serves on the Editorial Board of Authoritative Medical Reference https://t.co/1mNSSty9WK
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For average-risk patients, screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) should begin at age 45 years and continue until age 75 years. Share with your patients to raise awareness.
Renowned Pediatrician Alicia R. Pekarsky, MD, FAAP, Associate Professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University (@UpstateNews), Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, in Syracuse, NY, Serves on the Editorial Board of https://t.co/1mNSSty9WK
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