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FDA recalls QuickVue strep test over false-positive concerns
The FDA has posted a Class II recall for specific lots of the QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test. The action matters because rapid strep tests help guide next steps for sore throats, and a negative result is not always the final word — especially in children and teens with symptoms.
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CMS finalizes new No Surprises Act dispute rules
Federal agencies finalized changes on May 28, 2026 to the out-of-network dispute process under the No Surprises Act. The core protections for patients stay in place, but the new rule is designed to make billing disputes faster, clearer, and less costly to run.
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What Is Sepsis? Symptoms, Causes, and Why It’s a Medical Emergency
This article explains sepsis as the body’s extreme, life-threatening response to infection and why rapid treatment is critical. It outlines early warning signs—such as fever or low temperature, chills, rapid heart rate or breathing, confusion, extreme pain, and clammy or discolored skin—along with common sources of infection (lungs, urinary tract, abdomen, skin) and who is most at risk, including older adults, infants, and people with chronic conditions or weakened immunity. Readers will learn how sepsis is diagnosed and treated in the hospital and practical steps to reduce risk, like staying up to date on vaccines, caring for wounds, and acting quickly when infections don’t improve. Above all, it stresses that suspected sepsis is a medical emergency and to seek urgent care immediately.
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The Impact of Diet and Nutrition on the Immune System
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against infections and diseases. Diet and nutrition can play a critical…
