Health

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By Gina Bailey, BSN, RN
Infection Preventionist, Quality/Infection Control, Blanchard Valley Health System

Sepsis is a public health crisis unfamiliar to many people, even though 1.7 million are diagnosed every year, and sepsis is the number one cause of death in U.S. hospitals. Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming response to infection. It leads to over 350,000 adult deaths and almost 7,000 pediatric deaths annually. Sepsis is the number one cost of hospitalization and skilled nursing care at an estimated $62 billion annually. 

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By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1971, the Who released their album Who’s Next, which deviated from their more traditional rock style. The band formed in London in 1964 with members Pete Townsend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. The band was influential in the 1960s and 1970s rock era and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. 

What are the recommendations for who is next for the flu and COVID-19 2024 vaccines?

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By Glenda Renz 
Director of Primary Care, Blanchard Valley Medical Practices

With so many medical professional options available today, a common question we have all found ourselves asking from time to time is what type of medical professional should I see and when should I go see them? 

Some of the common options are primary care, urgent care and emergency room care. This question arises many times for individuals and families. Here are some tips to help guide you on where to go for care and when. 

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By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Christopher Brian Bridges (aka Ludacris) is a famous rap artist who has a 2017 song titled Vitamin D.  One of the lines in his lyrics is “You missing so many key nutrients in your life.” 

What nutrients could we be deficient in and what is the controversy?  

As of April 2023, it is estimated that about 35% of the United States population is deficient in vitamin D.  Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining bone health, heart health, and reducing the risks of some cancers.  It is a vital nutrient.  

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By Thomas Kindl, MD
Blanchard Valley Pain Management

For many people, chronic low back pain originates from the space between the disc and the vertebra, which is known as the vertebral endplate. This type of pain is known as vertebrogenic pain. Of the 30 million people in the United States with chronic low back pain, one in six is likely to suffer from vertebrogenic pain.

Vertebrogenic pain patients often describe their pain as located in the middle of their lower back, and the pain gets worse during physical activity or prolonged sitting, and when bending forward/bending with lifting.

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By Ryan Davenport, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Songwriters Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock won both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for the Best Original Song in 1986. Take My Breath Away was written for the movie Top Gun and was sung by the group Berlin.  

Asthma can take your breath away, but can cleaning products cause more problems?

Asthma is a common long-term disease that causes inflammation and swelling of the airways. This results in the narrowing of the airways, which can cause a person to struggle with breathing. Asthma may cause them to wheeze, cough or have tightness in their chest.

Over 27 million people in the United States have asthma, which is about every 1 in 12 people. Asthma can cause breathing problems for people even when doing simple everyday activities such as cleaning. Some household cleaning products, such as bleach, ammonia-based cleaners and even cleaners labeled as organic, can cause a person’s asthma to flare up. 

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