Imagine discovering that billions of dollars have been sent to the wrong people due to mistakes. Shockingly, this could happen even more frequently, hitting a staggering $1 trillion by 2025. One hot topic is the money spent supporting LGBTQ+ rights overseas. Is this really the best way to spend taxp
Back in the 1980s, doctors came up with a clever way to tackle liver complications caused by high pressure in the portal vein. This method, called transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS), involves creating a small passage in the liver using a needle. Over the years, the approach has be
Every November, we take a moment to celebrate National Caregivers Month. This year, let's shine a light on two remarkable women who have left indelible marks on caregiving: former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Professor Claire Fagin. Rosalynn Carter, known for her advocacy for mental health issues,
Healthcare often involves many professionals working together. One way this happens is through small teams called clinical microsystems. These teams regularly care for specific groups of patients. They might include daily team meetings at the patient's bedside, having team members work in the same a
In the evening of a recent Saturday, a tragic event unfolded at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Yixing, China. A man, identified as Wu, went on a stabbing spree, leaving eight people dead and 17 injured. Police reports reveal that Wu's frustration with his academic and job si
Sex and gender can greatly influence how diseases show up, get diagnosed, and are treated. This is what sex- and gender-based medicine (SGBM) is all about. But how much do medical students and teachers know about these differences? That's what a recent survey wanted to find out. The study aimed to s
Electronic health records (EHRs) are only as good as the people using them. A recent study looked into how well health professionals in Ghana are using the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS). This system is designed to help manage patient information better. The study focused on
Open liver surgery is still the go-to for complex liver operations and transplants. But managing post-surgery pain remains a big challenge. A new method called the ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal (EOI) plane block is showing promise. It's a way to provide regional anesthesia, which co
President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping sat down for a private chat during a summit in South America. This was their third and last meeting as Biden's presidency comes to an end. The main topic? China's trade practices and how they affect the US and its allies. Biden made it clear that
A recent report has highlighted some serious issues in the Santa Clara County Office of Education. The 42-page report found that the county’s education board wasn’t following its own rules, leading to a strained relationship with the office’s administration. This could end up costing the county and
