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Awareness Helps: Early Recognition & Treatment Can Reduce Mortality in Sepsis Cases

Sepsis is the leading cause of death worldwide. The Sepsis Alliance defines sepsis as “the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. In other words, it’s your body’s overactive and toxic response to an infection.” The Global Sepsis Alliance explains that sepsis is a global …

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“Clean Hands Saves Lives”

This global pandemic has highlighted the fact that handwashing is an effective way to prevent infections and illnesses. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sponsors the national campaign, “Clean Hands Saves Lives,” that teaches the five effective steps(wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry) in handwashing to “reduce the spread of diarrheal and …

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The Increase in Domestic Violence is Also a Serious Public Health Crisis

Since the global Covid-19 pandemic, law enforcement worldwide has reported an increase in domestic violence complaints. According to Psychology Today, there may be several explanations for this, including isolation, stress, economic anxiety and joblessness, increased alcohol intake, and lack of resources. The United States Justice Department explains that domestic violence “includes felony or misdemeanor crimes …

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What is the Diabetic Diet? How You Can Manage Your Diabetes Through Proper Nutrition

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), “Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from …

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