toxic shock syndrome
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The World's First Vaccine for Toxic Shock Syndrome is in the Works
In its first phase of clinical trials, the new vaccine proved to be safe, effective, and yielded virtually zero side effects.
Is Toxic Shock Syndrome on the Rise Among Young Women?
Last month, four teenagers in Western Michigan were diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome from using tampons. Why are so many young women still getting TSS?
Soaking It Up With Menstrual Sea Sponges
Looking into the growing trend of managing periods with porous objects that are technically animals.
How One Man Ran the World's Only Menstruation Museum from His Basement
The story of a 73-year-old bachelor, a massive collection of menstrual memorabilia, and the museum that may one day rise again.
A 13-Year-Old Girl Died of Toxic Shock Syndrome After Doctors Misdiagnosed Her
Doctors told Jemma-Louise Roberts her vomiting and diarrhea were a simple stomach virus. A week later, she had died from toxic shock syndrome.
The Future of Periods Will Be High-Tech, Messy, and Might Involve Jellyfish
In the future, there could be computerized tampons that tell you when to change them, dissolvable tampons that can release HIV-prevention medication, and tampons that even detect ovarian cancer.
Toxic Shock: Modellen der mistede sit ben til tamponsyge
"Lige pludselig har jeg kun et ben, sidder i kørestol, har en halveret fod og kan ikke engang gå på toilettet."
Toxic Shock: Why This Woman Is Suing a Tampon Company After Losing Her Leg
After toxic shock syndrome nearly killed Lauren Wasser, the former model and athlete has devoted herself to rectifying what she sees as serious problems with the tampon industry.