Medical-Based Information Circle

05/03/2021

Source: (hopkinsmedicine.org) Low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with an increased number of brain lesions and signs of a more active disease state in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study finds, suggesting a potential link between in

12/28/2020

Stay Home, Stay Safe, Wear Mask, Keep your Distance

(Source: SCCgov.org) A new Health Order announced on July 2 allows certain additional activities to resume effective July 13, or as soon as the State grants approval. The new order puts in place significant additional containment measures to control the s

12/28/2020

Stay Safe and Say NO to Holidays Invitations

(Source: SCCgov.org) More than 500 people in Santa Clara County have died due to COVID-19. That is over 500 people who won't be home for Christmas this year. With hospitals running out of room, essential workers running out of energy, and cases running up

08/26/2020

Celebrating National Dog Day can be as easy as 1) giving your four-legged friend a big hug. But for those who want to take their love and appreciation to another level, we have a list of 7 different ways for you to celebrate your dog. 1) Love them 2) Hu

06/15/2020

(Source: CDC) CDC recommends using ABHR with greater than 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol in healthcare settings. Unless hands are visibly soiled, an alcohol-based hand rub is preferred over soap and water in most clinical situations due to evidence of be

05/25/2020

(Source: NIH) Can the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Affect the Eyes? A Review of Coronaviruses and Ocular Implications in Humans and Animals. In December 2019, a novel coronavirus (CoV) epidemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coro

03/16/2020

(Source: CDC) Plan, prepare and respond to coronavirus disease 2019.This guidance provides recommendations on the cleaning and disinfection of rooms or areas of those with suspected or with confirmed COVID-19 have visited. It is aimed at limiting the sur

02/28/2020

(Source: CDC) Current understanding about how the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads is largely based on what is known about similar coronaviruses. COVID-19 is a new disease and there is more to learn about how it spreads, the s