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Posts published by “Dr. William Miller”

Influenza and RSV Surge throughout the US this Winter

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is an orthopneumovirus that is very common during the winter months each year.  In adults, it is one of the causes of the “common cold”.  However, in infants it can cause…

World Population Reaches 8 Billion

The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that the human population on Earth will exceed 8 billion by the end of November, 2022.  As of this writing on November 1st, the population is estimated to…

Cancer Treatment: A Brief History and New Horizons, Part 2

Last week we looked at the history of cancer treatment from ancient times to modern day.  We saw how surgery has played the key role in curing cancer if it is detected before it starts…

Cancer Treatment: A Brief History and New Horizons – Part 1

Great strides have been made in recent years in the treatment of many cancers.  For most tumors, the best chance of cure remains early detection and surgical removal prior to the tumor spreading.  This includes…

Breast Cancer Screening

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  Breast cancer is a leading cancer in women in the United States, comprising 1/3 of cancers in women.  About 1 in 8 women (12%) in the US will develop…

Flu Season Comes Early

Our awareness of viral illnesses has become heightened in recent years due to COVID which is now considered to be endemic.   I think it is interesting to consider another endemic viral respiratory illness that…

Further Rolling Back COVID Restrictions

On October 1st, Canada will no longer require proof of COVID vaccination to enter the country.  Canada is also dropping its requirement that unvaccinated travelers quarantine.  Canada is one of the last developed, Western countries…

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