A measles outbreak in Texas has sparked a heated debate. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent a team to assist with the growing number of cases. The Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , promised to consult with local doctors to learn about their method
South Carolina is gearing up for a historic execution. The state plans to use a firing squad, a method not seen in the U. S. since 2010. The inmate, Brad Sigmon, is 67 years old. He was found guilty of a brutal crime in 2001. Sigmon killed his ex-girlfriend's parents, David and Gladys Larke, with a
Trochlear dysplasia (TD) is a condition where the groove at the end of the thighbone (femur) that fits into the knee is not formed properly. This can lead to knee pain and instability. One way to fix this is with a procedure called Bereiter trochleoplasty (TP). This surgery can sometimes lead to sti
Hospitals are getting smarter. They are using electronic medical records (EMRs). These records are changing a lot because of new technology. Think about artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud services. All of these things are making hospitals more complicated. This means tha
Picture this: a hospital without a digital map. That was the reality before digital health records. Fast forward 25 years, and these records have become super important in healthcare. They are called Electronic Health Records (EHRs). These tools can make healthcare better and more efficient. Bu
Measles cases are surging in the Southwest. West Texas is close to 200 cases, while New Mexico has seen a jump to 30 cases. Most of the affected are young, under 18, and unvaccinated. The outbreak in West Texas started late January. Since then, 198 people have been infected, and 23 have been hospit
When sunlight hits our skin, it can trigger inflammation in people with autoimmune diseases. This is known as photosensitivity. It makes life tough and can cause flare-ups. Scientists have found a key player in this process: a protein called ZBP1. This protein helps stabilize a type of DNA called Z-
Imagine a world where industrial waste doesn't just pollute our planet, but actually helps generate clean energy. This isn't a fantasy. Piezoelectric materials can do just that. They turn mechanical energy into electrical energy. This makes them super useful for industrial applications. Sci
The world is getting older, and that's a big deal for healthcare. People are living longer, which means more diseases and health issues to deal with. This is pushing medicine to change its focus. Instead of just treating diseases, the goal is to prevent them from happening in the first place. This i
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition that can suddenly worsen, leading to a serious situation called impending myasthenic crisis (MC). This crisis can quickly cause breathing problems within days or weeks. Doctors from six university hospitals tracked 37 patients who were at risk of this crisis. Th
