When it comes to global surgery, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), infection prevention and control (IPC) takes center stage. Without reliable IPC measures, surgical site infections (SSIs) and other healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) can run rampant, leading to higher ri
Over the past decade, vehicles have become deadly weapons in various attacks around the world. These incidents have had different motives and perpetrators, including Islamic extremists, far-right groups, and individuals with personal grudges or mental health issues. The Magdeburg Christmas market at
In 2025, Yamaha is making big waves in the world of music tech. They're setting up a new company in Silicon Valley called Yamaha Music Innovations LLC. This isn't just a office, it's a powerhouse designed to find and invest in the best music startups. Yamaha wants to get in on the ground floor of th
In 2024, natural disasters caused extensive damage and claimed hundreds of lives worldwide. The year started with powerful tornadoes sweeping through the United States, followed by devastating earthquakes and floods in Asia and the Middle East. Summer brought intense heat waves and a series of hurri
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a growing concern worldwide, especially in countries like South Africa. Many people don't find out they have it until it's severe. We looked into how common and how quickly it progresses in South Africa using some data from the National Health Laboratory Service.
This year, something surprising happened in the world of wearables. According to new data, the total number of wrist-worn devices reached 139 million units worldwide. That's a minor dip from last year, but there's an interesting twist – HUAWEI replaced Apple as the top brand for overall wrist-worn s
Scientists are raising alarms about a future threat: bacteria with mirrored molecules, nicknamed "mirror bacteria. " These tiny organisms have molecules facing opposite to those in all known life forms, like our left and right hands. This strange structure could make them dangerous to humans, animal
The invisible highways beneath the ocean that carry nearly all international data might be under threat. We're talking about undersea cables that help us click and scroll worldwide every day. However, these cables have been cut before, even suspected to be deliberate acts by some major countries. Fo
It's been a year since BMC Global Health hit the scene, and what a year it's been! Let's take a step back and see what's been happening. The journey started with a bang. BMC Global Health set out to tackle some of the world's toughest health challenges. They didn't just want to talk about it; they
Understanding solar power is crucial for planning sustainable projects, but precise measurements can be hard to come by, especially in places like Somaliland. A recent study aimed to improve our understanding of solar energy by comparing data from global models with actual readings from two weather
