by medicaltechont | Jul 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
As the effects of climate change continue to manifest worldwide, Ontario finds itself on the frontlines of a battle against an unexpected consequence: the proliferation of tick-borne illnesses. Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer warns of an alarming rise in three types of tick-borne diseases in addition to Lyme disease, with climate change identified as the driving force behind this disturbing trend.
Explanation of Tick-Borne Diseases
Tick-borne diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. In addition to the well-known Lyme disease, Ontario is witnessing an increase in cases of other tick-borne illnesses, such as anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Powassan virus. These diseases can have a range of symptoms, including fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and in severe cases, neurological complications. Climate change plays a significant role in the expansion of tick populations and their geographical distribution, as warmer temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns create favorable conditions for ticks to thrive.
Three Points on How to Protect Against Tick-Borne Diseases:
- Tick Prevention: Minimizing exposure to ticks is crucial in preventing tick-borne diseases. When spending time in wooded or grassy areas, wear long sleeves and pants, and tuck them into socks or boots. Use insect repellents containing DEET or picaridin on exposed skin and treat clothing with permethrin, which repels ticks. Conduct regular tick checks on yourself, your family members, and pets after outdoor activities, ensuring any attached ticks are promptly removed using tweezers.
- Landscaping and Tick Control: Modify your outdoor environment to reduce tick habitats around your home. Keep lawns well-maintained, removing leaf litter and tall grass where ticks can hide. Create barriers such as gravel or wood chips between lawns and wooded areas to restrict tick movement. Consider consulting professionals for targeted tick control measures like spraying acaricides to reduce tick populations in your yard.
- Education and Awareness: Stay informed about the risks and prevalence of tick-borne diseases in your area. Educate yourself and your community about the signs and symptoms of these illnesses, enabling early detection and treatment. Share preventive measures and awareness campaigns to promote a collective effort in tackling the growing threat of tick-borne diseases. By fostering awareness and understanding, individuals can take proactive steps to protect themselves and contribute to the overall reduction of tick-borne illnesses.
Remember, taking preventive measures, such as tick avoidance, environmental modifications, and education, can greatly reduce the risk of contracting tick-borne diseases. By staying vigilant and informed, individuals can enjoy outdoor activities while safeguarding their health and well-being in the face of this evolving health challenge.
Click here to read more about the challenges faced in Ontario.
by medicaltechont | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
The pandemic has shown the need to increase and improve our EMR options across the globe. The need to improve patient records and software options for healthcare is increasing and demand is expected to grow in upcoming years.
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The Market Report Optometry EMR Software is a comprehensive study of the analysis and prospects of the world market. The report focuses on emerging trends in global and regional space on all important elements, such as market capacity, costs, price, demand and supply, production, profit, and competitive landscape.”
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by medicaltechont | Apr 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hands down, Apple Watch seems to be one of the best digital devices on the market. Challengers have failed to truly compete with Apple’s dominate market position. Combined with Apple Health, the digital device offers a full outline of features for consumers. Their ecosystem, combined with the design and software, has a great future. Apple states the following:
“We’re energized by the positive impact Apple Watch is having on our customers and are excited to deliver meaningful new tools that support their health, fitness, and wellness,”
To learn more about the future of health and personal wellness, click here.
by medicaltechont | Apr 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
“A ribonucleic acid vaccine or messenger RNA vaccine is a type of vaccine that uses a copy of a natural chemical called messenger RNA to produce an immune response.”
mRNA vaccines are a new type of vaccine to protect against infectious diseases. mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make the protein that triggers an immune response inside our bodies. There are so far two approved vaccines available that use this technology. One by Pfizer and the other by Moderna.
Learn more about how these vaccines work below:
by medicaltechont | Apr 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Companies are increasingly using the huge amount of medical data they collect for research. It’s a business worth billions of dollars, and sometimes those discoveries can be the foundation of new profit-making products and companies. But who is profiting from your medical data? Its an interesting situation. More worrying to see is what has happened in the past, with critical patient data. Some interesting articles below:
Corporations Want Your Health Records. Who’s Keeping Them Safe?
Amazon Sued for Hosting Florida Provider’s Stolen Healthcare Data
Facebook and Health Net hacks drive home the need for a national privacy law
The Billionaire Who Controls Your Medical Records
Babylon Health app error allowed U.K. users to watch videos of other patients’ private doctor visits
by medicaltechont | Apr 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
The City of Toronto is working with all our healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines. Read more about these efforts by clicking here.
Mobile teams are stepping up efforts across the city, in order to reach communities in hot spot areas. The City of Toronto will open three more COVID-19 immunization clinics tomorrow.
“The addition of these new clinics will ensure nine City-operated immunization clinics are operating across Toronto – the backbone of the Team Toronto approach to the vaccination rollout. Once all nine of the City-operated vaccination clinics are open tomorrow, City-run clinics will have a weekly vaccination capacity based on anticipated supply of more than 10,000 doses per day. These capacity can be increased if additional supply were to become available from the Government of Canada.”
For more information on the roll out, and the postal codes involved in the hot spots go to the City of Toronto website.
