#HealthHistory- Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston
#HealthHistory Celebrating revolutionary individuals who made historical advancements in medicine Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston was a medical trailblazer who broke barriers […]
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A revolutionary therapy to lower bad cholesterol.
A revolutionary therapy to lower bad cholesterol, Leqvio (Inclisiran), has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Why the new Pfizer data for children 5 and under reminds us why clinical trials are so crucial in the first place.
While many were disappointed at Pfizer’s most recent announcement that trials of its vaccine in children ages 2 to 5
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COVID-19 Variants… What are they?
To start out, ALL viruses constantly change through mutation. Mutations in viruses — including the coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic
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#HealthHistory- 5 Native American Inventions That Revolutionized Medicine And Public Health
November is National Native American Heritage Month. This month we take the time to recognize and celebrate the rich and
The Pneumococcal Vaccine. When to get it. Who should get it. Why get it.
Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These bacteria can cause many types of illnesses, including pneumonia,
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#HealthHistory- César Milstein
#HealthHistory Celebrating revolutionary individuals who made historical advancements in medicine César Milstein was an immunologist who received the Nobel Prize
How mRNA technology could transform the flu shot.
For nearly 70 years flu vaccines have been made with the same technology: a process relying on chickens, Petri dishes,
The unseasonable surge in RSV…why?
Hospitals around the country and even right here in Rochester are reporting an unseasonable outbreak of RSV cases. RSV, or
“When should I get my flu shot?”
As we approach the end of summer and into the fall season, the question arises “when do I get my