Measles, a highly contagious virus, is making a comeback worldwide. Despite a significant drop in deaths over the past two decades, recent outbreaks are revealing flaws in vaccination programs. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that while measles deaths have plummeted by 88% since 2000, the number of infections is rising. In 2024, there were about 11 millio...
Measles is making a comeback, and it's a big problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that even though measles deaths have dropped a lot since 2000, the number of cases is going up. In 2023, 59 countries had big outbreaks, which is almost three times more than in 2021. Even countries that had gotten rid of measles, like Canada and the United States, are seei...
Vaccines are a big deal in keeping people healthy. They work by teaching the body's defense system to fight off germs. This has helped wipe out diseases like smallpox and made others, like polio, rare. Vaccines also protect whole communities by stopping diseases from spreading. This is called herd immunity. The vaccine market is growing fast. It was worth $46. 9 bil...
For decades, the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) has been running fellowship programs. These programs aim to train specialists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The goal is to create leaders in anesthesia who can make a real difference in their communities. Until now, no one has really checked if these programs are working. Th...
This holiday season, there's a chance to turn things around. It's easy to feel stuck, but you're not powerless. You have the ability to change lives. It's not just about big gestures. Small actions can have a huge impact. Think about this: for just 75 cents, you can help someone in West Africa avoid river blindness. This is a condition caused by a tiny parasite that...
Health experts worldwide are sounding the alarm about ultraprocessed foods. These foods, often packed with additives and lacking real nutrients, are becoming a major health concern. They're linked to rising obesity rates and chronic diseases. Experts argue that without stricter regulations, things will only get worse. In many countries, these foods make up more than...
Vaccines are a big deal. They stop diseases and keep people healthy. But not everyone gets them. This is unfair. Getting vaccines approved is a big step. But it takes time and money. Some places don't have what they need to do this fast. There's a way to make it quicker. It's called regulatory reliance. This means one place can use another's research to make decisio...
In today's interconnected world, being culturally aware is a big deal, especially for future doctors. Türkiye, with its mix of cultures and growing number of international students, is a great place to study this. A recent study looked at how culturally sensitive medical students are and what makes them that way. The study involved 412 medical students from differen...
Gout is a common form of arthritis. It causes pain and swelling in joints. High levels of uric acid in the blood, called hyperuricemia, are the main cause. Kidney problems make this worse. They increase the risk of gout. A recent study looked at how kidney dysfunction affects gout worldwide. It covered the years 1990 to 2021. The study found big differences in gout ...
Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are not your everyday fungi. They are serious pathogens, with the World Health Organization ranking them as critical and medium priority, respectively. These fungi primarily target people with HIV, especially in low- and middle-income countries. But they don't stop there; they can affect other groups and settings too. ...