The practice of immunization dates back hundreds of years. Buddhist monks drank snake venom to confer immunity to snakebite and variolation (smearing of a skin tear with cowpox to confer immunity to smallpox) was practiced in 17th century China. Edward Jenner is considered the founder of vaccinology in the West in 1796, after he inoculated […]
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Practice Makes Perfect: Find the Point and Stimulate It! Most computer users suffer from eye strain at some point in time, labeled Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes, neck, and shoulder pains are common symptoms of CVS. Digital screens are not as precise in contrast to printed word documents. Computer screen resolution
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As part of the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine’s COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, the Mayo Clinic Self Assessment was selected to screen faculty, students, and patients when the College reopens its classrooms and clinics. Click on this link to begin an assessment
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“The introduction of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is an essential element in ending this devastating global pandemic. Both physicians and the public must have confidence that efforts to speed vaccine development have not interfered with a thorough, evidence-based review of vaccine candidates or standards for safety and efficacy.” Susan R. Bailey, MD, President
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FDA has rigorous scientific and regulatory processes in place to facilitate development and ensure the safety, effectiveness and quality of COVID-19 vaccines. “We are committed to expediting the development of COVID-19 vaccines, but not at the expense of sound science and decision making. We will not jeopardize the public’s trust in our science-based, independent review
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COVID-19 Preparedness and Clinic Reopening Plan Update September 21, 2022 The College leadership delayed partial re-opening until March 2021 to give the administration, faculty, and students a chance to get the COVID-19 vaccination. The College continues to monitor the guidance of the CDC and the state and local health departments. Their recommendation and mandates as
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Our College clinic will re-open in late August 2020 Our College clinic will re-open in late August 2020 The Midwest College of Oriental Medicine (MCOM) is planning a soft re-opening of the clinics at both campuses in late August 2020. The College intends to continue the use of Telemedicine, and students will not be required
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The Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework is a systematic tool with which to obtain a situation analysis of hand hygiene promotion and practices within an individual health-care facility. What is its purpose? While providing an opportunity to reflect on existing resources and achievements, the Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework also helps to focus on future plans and
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Jiyoung Chang, M.D., Tae-Dong Jeong, M.D., Seungok Lee, M.D., Yeongsic Kim, M.D., Je-hoon Lee, M.D., Hae Kyung Lee, M.D., and Hi Jeong Kwon, M.D.Department of Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul; Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ewha Woman’s University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea …or Can you use the same gloves
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Interim Recommendations for U.S. Community Facilities with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) The Midwest College of Oriental Medicine will follow all CDC guidance on cleaning and disinfecting the College and clinics. Click Here for the CDC guidance on cleaning and disinfection of Community Facilities
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