Vancomycin is a popular antibiotic, but it has a dark side. It can harm kidneys, and the risk goes up with higher doses. Even when doses are within the safe zone, some folks might still face kidney trouble. This is especially true for those with certain risk factors. Researchers took on thi
Brain bleeds, or intracerebral hemorrhages, are a severe type of stroke. They happen when a blood vessel bursts in the brain, causing bleeding. This type of stroke is serious and getting more common worldwide. Doctors don't have a perfect cure yet. Cinnamon might help with brain bleeds. Cinnamon co
Medical students are getting a taste of the future of healthcare. They're diving into Precision Medicine (PM), a fancy term for using lots of data to make better treatment plans. This isn't just about memorizing facts; it's about understanding how genes, lifestyle, and environment all play a part in
The CDC recently made some big changes to its vaccine efforts. The agency has decided to pause a public meeting of its vaccine advisory committee for the time being. This isn't the only change. The CDC has also decided to stop a campaign that was encouraging people to get their flu shots. This campa
In 2020, a tragic event unfolded on Interstate 26 in South Carolina. A man, Kimani Pinckney, was arrested by US Marshals in December after a high-speed chase through North Charleston. He admitted to shooting into a car, resulting in the death of a passenger, Marcelis Hayne. The incident occurred aro
The COVID-19 pandemic forced major changes in how essential health services were delivered. Telemedicine became a lifeline for contraceptive care. A large reproductive health provider in Illinois, with 17 health centers, quickly shifted to telehealth. They wanted to see if this new approach kept con
During the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea saw a big change in how people got medical care for minor illnesses. Telemedicine, or virtual doctor visits, became a popular option. This shift happened between February 24, 2020, and February 23, 2021. Researchers looked at data from almost 3 million peopl
Public health experts often team up with faith communities to boost health outcomes. This review looks at how these experts have reached out to these communities. It uses a specific theory to judge these efforts. The review focuses on three big topics: vaccines, genetic health, and colorectal cance
Imagine doctors as detectives, and numbers as clues. Biostatistics is the toolkit they use to solve health mysteries. It's not just about crunching numbers; it's about turning data into lifesaving decisions. Doctors use biostatistics to navigate the confusing world of health information. It's like
First, let's talk about the enemy. A tiny worm called Haemonchus contortus is causing big problems for goats. These worms are sneaky. They use special tools, HcTPS and HcGOB, to make a sugar called trehalose. This sugar helps the worms and messes with the goat's immune system. Scientists have a cle
