When popular comedian and actor Bernie Mac died at age 50 in 2008, it was disclosed that the cause of death was complications from sarcoidosis. His death raised awareness about this rare, multisystem disease, that can be fatal. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, patients diagnosed with sarcoidosis are encouraged to be extra vigilant to …
COVID-19 placed a pause on all our lives as we were suddenly faced with this global pandemic that endangered public health. As we have all grown accustomed to new rituals such as social distancing and the requirement to wear facial cloth coverings in public facilities, the healthcare providers at Primary Medical Care Center have been …
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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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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 …
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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