In the world of drug use, there's a hidden battle that often goes unnoticed. This fight isn't about the drugs themselves, but about the lasting effects of tough times in childhood. These tough times are called adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs for short. They can leave deep marks on a person's life, affecting everything from mental health to physical well-being....
The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York City neighborhoods in very different ways. Some places had more cases than others. This made it hard to plan how to help everyone equally. Most forecasts didn't look at the small details of each neighborhood. But, a recent effort changed that. It used data from mobile devices to track how people moved around the city. This included ...
Hospitals today face a big problem. Diseases that spread quickly have been popping up more often. These outbreaks put a lot of stress on healthcare systems. They need better ways to manage resources and handle crises. This is where the idea of hospital resilience comes in. It is all about how well hospitals can bounce back from tough situations. Hospitals are on the ...
The world of infectious diseases is facing a serious challenge. The current administration in the United States is not prioritizing public health or social justice. This is leading to policies that could reverse years of progress in science and social issues. These policies put the lives of vulnerable people at risk. The early actions taken by the executive branc...
First, let's talk about Iceland. A land known for its breathtaking landscapes and a unique wildlife. Amidst this beauty, Iceland has been facing a surprising issue. Icelandic horses, once free to share fields with their sheep friends, are now grappling with a never-before-seen health problem. A stubborn infection, caused by bacteria known as Clostridium septicum, has...
Why do we worry about infectious diseases in young people? After all, kids are pretty resilient. First, lets talk about what these kids know. They've heard about germs, and they understand that they can get sick. But the knowledge is basic and somewhat vague they know germs are out there, but do not know the specific details. Even so, these young pe...
The world of medicine is constantly evolving, always striving to understand and combat infectious diseases. A decade ago, a journal was born to help in this mission. It was designed to be a beacon of excellence, a place where scientists could share their cutting-edge research and findings. Infectious disease is a broad category. This includes illnesses like the com...
Have you ever pondered who's really behind the big discoveries in infectious diseases? Surprise! Many of these breakthroughs are driven by women. A recent special issue of ACS Infectious Diseases highlights the work of female scientists who are like chefs, cooking up chemical recipes to fight diseases. But why is this such a big deal? Because it shows that women are ...
Peccaries, including collared peccaries (CP) and white-lipped peccaries (WLP), are vital for food and income in Amazonian rural communities. Since the 1980s, researchers have noticed that WLP populations in the Amazon region sometimes disappear without a clear explanation. This is a big deal because it affects both the species' survival and the food security of local...
You might think that nurses just show up during a big disease outbreak, like a pandemic, and work tirelessly to help patients. But what about all the challenges they face while doing their jobs? Let's dive into how the media in South Korea has covered nursing issues during four major infectious disease crises. First, let's set the scene. When a new disease threatens...