The Statement
A Facebook meme shared by an Australian user claims that “becoming sterile is almost a certainty” for those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
“Get the COVID Vaccine but remember the following,” reads the January 23 post. It goes on to list 11 points, which includes a claim that vaccines “(have a) 10-15% chance of adverse effects and increase risk of HIV”.
The post finishes by saying, “Congratulations! You’re immunised…against a virus you had 99.9% chance of surviving.”
At the bottom of the post is an attribution to the Twitter handle for Rashid. A Buttar, a former army surgeon and promoter of conspiracy theories. He also posted the meme on Facebook, attracting more than 250 shares at the time of writing.
A book for children about miscarriage
January 29, 2021
One-third of early pregnancies end in miscarriage. It is emotionally wrenching for the anticipating parents and there are support groups, and many resources to help them deal with the loss. But what about young children? How does one help a young child who also was expecting a new brother or sister to play with?
A Johns Hopkins-trained, board certified OB/GYN, and an associate professor at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Dr. I. Cori Baill often wished that she had a picture book resource for her patients and their families. Now semi-retired, she has written Why is M.
Best Life: Could Zika virus be used for childhood cancer?
Best Life: Zika virus being used to help with childhood cancer By Ivanhoe Broadcast News | January 20, 2021 at 6:22 AM CST - Updated January 20 at 5:11 PM
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer in kids under age one. In two out of three cases, cancer has already spread to the lymph nodes by the time of diagnosis. Now, details on how researchers are using the Zika virus to treat this devastating childhood cancer.
COVID-19 is at the top of everyone’s mind right now, but just a few years ago, another virus was making headlines.
This article was originally published December 18, 2020
One of the most harrowing experiences for the family or loved ones of a patient going into the hospital, whether for routine or emergency care, is the lack of communication that they have with a caregiver.
It’s often not the caregiver’s fault they could be busy with clinical work, engaged in seeing other patients, or simply not have any new information.
Since radio silence can be troubling for the patient’s family, even a small gesture from a physician like a positive update or a pat on the back with some good news can promote a sigh of relief and a sense of closure. But the ability to reach out isn’t always as easy as it should be.
LOOP technique is an effective alternative for treating skin abscesses
The LOOP technique for incision and drainage (I&D) of abscesses in adults is a safe and effective alternative to the traditional I & D with packing and may offer an alternative to the standard regimen in the treatment of uncomplicated skin abscesses in pediatric patients.
That is the conclusion of a study to be published in the December 2020 issue of
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The lead author of the study is Dr. Jay Ladde, an academic emergency physician working at Orlando Regional Medical Center serving as core faculty and senior associate program director. Dr. Ladde also has the rank of professor of emergency medicine for the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.