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
So, there was supposed to be a big vaccine meeting next week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a group called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). They meet three times a year to talk about new or updated vaccines. This time, it was the first meeting since
People are curious about the idea of a single vaccine that could protect against both flu and COVID-19. This is not just about convenience, but also about how well it might work. The question is, would people rather have one shot that does both or stick to the separate ones they already know? It's n
Measles is spreading across the country. The CDC has reported cases in five different states so far this year. Texas is seeing the biggest problem, with 58 cases in just the last three weeks. This is a big deal because, in 2000, measles was considered gone from the U. S. But, it's been coming back.
Imagine a world where your doctor uses AI to diagnose you. Pretty cool, right? But who's making sure it's safe? The U. S. , EU, and China are all trying to figure this out. The EU is super serious about keeping your data safe. They're like the bouncers at the club, making sure no one gets in without
The world of regenerative medicine is buzzing with excitement over a new player in the game. This player is the Aceman System, a cutting-edge solution that's shaking up the way we produce mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs are like the superheroes of regenerative medicine, but making them in large
