When it comes to global surgery, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), infection prevention and control (IPC) takes center stage. Without reliable IPC measures, surgical site infections (SSIs) and other healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) can run rampant, leading to higher ri
Iran, rich in natural gas and crude oil, is ironically facing a severe energy crisis. Schools and offices are now mostly online, highways and malls are dark, and factories are shutting down due to power cuts. Years of sanctions, poor management, outdated infrastructure, and wasteful energy use have
Ever wondered what happens when a reality TV producer switches to international relations? That's exactly what's happening with Mark Burnett, the mastermind behind some of your favorite shows. He's been tapped by the new US president to be the special envoy to the UK. That means he'll be helping out
President Joe Biden signed a bill preventing a federal shutdown on Saturday. The deal keeps the government running at current levels until March 14 and includes $100 billion for disaster relief and $10 billion for farmers. Biden saw this as a compromise, ensuring the government operates at full capa
For years, pathologists have been using CD34 immunohistochemistry (IHC) to study bone marrow (BM) biopsies and clot sections. The QBEND10 primary antibody clone is widely favored, but other aspects of the testing process vary greatly across different labs and in published research. To address this i
Ever heard of myasthenia gravis (MG)? It's a rare disease where your immune system goes a bit haywire and attacks muscles. In the Czech Republic, this disease is more than just an interesting medical fact. It's a reality for some folks, and understanding how they're treated and how much it costs is
Did you know that women struggling with infertility often have trouble sleeping? Research is showing that there's a big connection between sleep problems and fertility issues in women. This is a complicated topic, and scientists are trying to figure out why sleep is so important for reproductive hea
Have you ever wondered how hot summers affect people's health? In Portugal's Alentejo region, where it's usually hot, scientists are looking into this. They found that as the world gets warmer, more people die from heat stress. This is a big problem, and it's going to get worse. They studied what ha
Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is a serious issue globally, affecting women’s physical, mental, sexual, and financial well-being. In more conservative societies like Saudi Arabia (SA), the problem is particularly prevalent. While there’s been limited research on how social support influences IPV
Imagine this: you're at a fancy food event in LA, rubbing shoulders with the city's top chefs. You enjoy some raw oysters, and life is good. But then, about 12 to 48 hours later, you’re hit with a nasty stomach bug. Unfortunately, this wasn’t just a case of bad luck for around 80 people who attended
