Shingles: What triggers this painful, burning rash?
If you’re like 95% of American adults, you had chickenpox as a kid. Before the United States started its widespread vaccination program in 1995, there were roughly four million cases of chickenpox every year. So, most people suffered through an infection with this highly contagious virus and its itchy, whole-body rash. But unlike many childhood […]
Why Do Black Patients Fare Worse With Blood Cancer?
By Serena McNiffHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A pair of studies shed new light on why a relatively rare blood cancer — acute myeloid leukemia (AML) — is more deadly among Black patients. The takeaways: Where patients live and their access to quality health care matter. And even when […]
Saliva Equals Nasal Swab for COVID Test Accuracy
By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A self-collected saliva sample is as good at detecting COVID-19 as a nasal swab administered by a health care worker — without exposing medical staff to the virus while collecting the sample. “The current pandemic has placed a significant strain on the […]