Texas is facing a significant measles outbreak, with the virus spreading to San Marcos and San Antonio. The Hays County Health Department issued a warning after a person from Gaines County, who tested positive for measles, visited San Marcos on February 14. This individual was in San Marcos from 3 p
Imagine this: Six farms, all raising chickens, all in Britain. Suddenly, they are all facing a big problem. Salmonella Infantis, a nasty bacteria, has shown up and is causing trouble. This isn't just any bacteria; it's a tough one that can stick around for a long time and cause serious illness.
Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are filled with tiny fighters, but they face a big threat: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This resistance makes treating infections tough, especially for babies born with low birth weight or critical health issues. AMR is a silent enemy, and it's making healthc
Imagine this: nearly 100 people, mostly kids, are sick with measles. This is not a story from a far-off land or a distant past. This is happening right now in Texas and New Mexico. It's a stark reminder that measles, a disease we thought we had under control, is making a comeback. The ou
Imagine trying to eat a meal while struggling to hold a fork, focus on the task, or even remember what food is. This is a daily reality for many people with dementia living in residential care facilities. These folks face a lot of hurdles during mealtimes, like having trouble eating, using utensils,
The idea of using canola meal (CM) as a substitute for soybean meal in chicken feed has been around for a while. But, the results have been all over the place. So, a big study was done to make sense of it all. This study looked at nineteen different research papers to figure out how CM affects how m
The COVID-19 pandemic put a huge strain on healthcare systems. They had to focus on stopping the virus from spreading. This meant that other important health services for children and families took a backseat. The pandemic showed us just how important supportive relationships are for our mental a
Imagine tiny sensors, similar to those found in smartphones, revolutionizing stroke recovery. These sensors, called Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), can detect even the slightest movements, offering a more precise way to measure balance issues. This could be a significant advancement for stroke su
After a stroke, people often feel different about themselves, which can lead to depression and a lower quality of life. This change in self-perception is called self-discrepancy. Usually, this is measured using a complex scale called the Head Injury Semantic Differential Scale (HISDS-III), which com
In the world of medicine, especially in neurology, it's crucial to understand how doctors and trainees feel about their work environment. A recent study focused on this, looking at how different ways of showing appreciation are seen by faculty and trainees in a neurology department at a big academic
