Imagine you are tiny and you're just learning how to breathe. This is the world that Kurt was interested in, in the field of lung biology. He worked strenuously in this area. Kurt Albertine stepped away from managing a research journal called The Anatomical Record in January 2021. But his impact ec
Toddlers often deal with acute respiratory infections (ARIs) and diarrhea. These issues are so common that they can be a real pain for parents and caregivers. New research has been conducted about the role of special milk products in reducing this pain. This study looked into two groups
Noroviruses are nasty. They cause stomach bugs and spread easily. In water, they team up in groups, becoming even more infectious. For countries that struggle with clean water, UVB is a key player in the fight against these viruses. These countries use sunlight to disinfect water. Scientists looked
China is home to millions of people with HIV/AIDS, many of whom rely on antiretroviral drugs to survive. These drugs are a lifeline, but accessing them can be tough. There is not much info on the practical challenges these patients face. It is important to understand the difficulties patients might
The goals of VATS surgery is to treat serious lung infections and remove infected lung tissue. Doctors take tissue and fluid samples to grow bacteria cultures. This is no surprise, everyone knows you need to know what bacteria you're dealing with to be able to treat it properly. Sometime
The world is getting a lot more complex, with issues like bioterrorism, climate change, and urbanization on the rise. All of these factors have led to the emergence of new diseases, especially in pets and farm animals. Pathogens are sneaking into new populations, causing issues with reproduction, pr
Cameroon faces an uphill battle with HIV it struggles with it clinically. Among those fought hard on is the North West Region of the country. This area faces a stark reality: roughly 4 out of 100 of residents are living with HIV. That's significantly higher than Cameroon's national average of 2. 7
The Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón, known for her role in "Emilia Pérez, " has sparked controversy with her social media posts from 2016 to 2023. These posts have recently gone viral, sparking outrage and debate. Gascón has been vocal about her views on various social and political issues, inc
HIV has been a heavyweight on global health for a long time. A simple way to check if a person's weight is healthy is to use Body Mass Index (BMI). In many places with few resources, BMI is a big deal for folks starting HIV treatment. It can show if they might get sick or even worse. In Ethio
In Kampala Uganda's bustling capital, a tragic event unfolded recently. A 32-year-old nurse fell victim to the deadly Ebola virus. This is the first Ebola fatality in Uganda since the last outbreak ended earlier this year. The nurse worked at Mulago Hospital. After feeling ill, he sought help at var
