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What Clues from the Southern Hemisphere’s Flu Season Mean for the U.S.

August 28, 2024 / By Alana Smart / Blog

While forecasting the exact details of the upcoming flu season in the Northern Hemisphere can be challenging, examining the flu trends from the Southern Hemisphere provides valuable insights into what […]

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Vaccine Mandates – The Rules Keep Changing

June 3, 2022 / By Alana Smart / Blog

When the COVID-19 vaccinations began rolling out in February 2021, many people began to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The United States distributed vaccines and made

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Effect of Workplace Ostracism on Healthcare Professionals

By Alana Smart | December 27, 2023

Exclusion from workplace social interactions can lead to damaging effects on health and wellness, a recent study finds. ...

TB Testing – The Differences Between QuantiFERON Gold, QuantiFERON Gold Plus and PPD Skin Testing

By Alana Smart | December 17, 2018

QuantiFERON Gold vs. QuantiFERON Gold Plus vs PPD Skin Testing QuantiFERON is a form of Tuberculosis testing ...

Alice Hamilton – The Mother of Occupational Health

By Alana Smart | March 8, 2022

Image: Alice Hamilton, age 24. Michigan Historical Collections, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. We have seen time ...