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Toxic Shock Syndrome: How shocking is the use of tampons and menstrual cups?

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In 2012, model Lauren Wasser lost one of her legs after contracting Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) when she was 24. In January 2018, the model amputated her other leg because of lingering complications. Back in November, Wasser wrote an op-ed for Instyle.com revealing that the loss of her left leg was inescapable — all because she used […]

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An Interview with Dr. Edward Geisinger: Biology Professor

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Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen that has caused a global outrage in the world of clinicians. The recent rise in the incidence of infections with these bacteria has resulted in an increase of infectious diseases that are extremely difficult to cure. Research has not been able to conclude much about the possible mechanisms by

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