Chronic pain can be a real puzzle. It's not just about how much it hurts, but also where and how far it spreads. Doctors need to know this to help patients feel better. Two common tools for this are pain drawings and anatomical checklists. Both try to capture where the pain is and how big an area it
Measles is making a comeback in the United States. It has spread to Kansas and is affecting children the most. The state health department suspects it may be connected to a larger outbreak happening in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The virus has already infected 379 people across these three s
The Department of Health and Human Services has taken a surprising step. They have given a job to someone who has a history of spreading false information about vaccines. This person, David Geier, will look at data related to vaccine safety. Geier has been vocal about his belief that vaccines cause
In Kansas, measles is making a comeback, and it is spreading fast. Within a week, the number of cases doubled, and the virus reached three more counties. Some of these counties have shockingly low vaccination rates among kindergartners, with some as low as 41 percent. Experts say that a vaccination
Measles is a serious disease that can lead to severe health problems. In recent times, there has been a push for an alternative treatment for measles. This treatment involves the use of high doses of Vitamin A. The idea was promoted by a well-known figure in the anti-vaccination movement. This perso
A person with measles recently visited Washington, D. C. , and traveled on an Amtrak train, sparking concerns about potential exposure. The D. C. Department of Health is now working to alert individuals who might have come into contact with the infected person. The individual was contagious during t
Self-rated health (SRH) is a common way to gauge how people feel about their well-being. It is often used in studies to understand health inequalities. However, there is a big question mark over how reliable these self-reports are, especially among older adults. This is because people might inter
The story of measuring oxygen in the blood is a long one. It is a tale of science and medicine working together to find the best way to check how well our bodies are working. One key player in this story is the arterial blood gas test. This test measures the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in th
A recent measles case has sparked concern among health officials in Washington, D. C. The infected person, who had traveled from Minnesota, took a train journey that could have exposed many others to the highly contagious virus. This individual was on the Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 train on March
A new measles case has been confirmed in the District. The person who tested positive for the measles had been in several places around the city. The D. C. Department of Health is warning the public about potential exposure sites. These locations include two Amtrak spots and an urgent care center.
