The CDC website has recently changed its stance on vaccines and autism, causing quite a stir. Before, it clearly stated that no studies had found a link between vaccines and autism. Now, it says that studies haven't ruled out the possibility that vaccines might contribute to autism. This change was ordered by the US Health and Human Services Secretary, who is known f...
In a move to boost student opportunities, Billings schools are considering a major step: expanding their health science programs and possibly buying a new building. This isn't just about adding more classes. It's about preparing students for real-world jobs in a growing field. Health science is a hot topic right now. With a shortage of healthcare workers nationwide,...
In Ghana, students in health sciences face a big problem: sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). This is not just a personal issue; it's a matter of human rights and social fairness. Sadly, not enough is being done to stop it. Most efforts to prevent SGBV are not tailored to fit the local culture and context. This is especially true in sub-Saharan Africa. Universi...
The digital age is here, and it is transforming many aspects of life. However, the digital health care ecosystem is still in its infancy in South Africa. This is especially true in the field of health sciences education. There is a huge opportunity for change. The potential benefits are vast. They include better teaching methods, more effective research, and str...
The University of North Texas Health Science Center recently said goodbye to its president, Sylvia Trent-Adams. She was in the role for over two years before stepping down. The news came with a twist. The university is going to pay her $560, 000 as per a mutual agreement. The exact reasons for her resignation remain a mystery. The university mentioned personal reason...
Health rumors are spreading like wildfire online, causing real-world harm. Two large language models were tested to see if they could spot these health-related hoaxes. The results? One model was better than the other, but neither was perfect. This study shows how AI can help fight misinformation, but it also highlights that we can't rely on it alone. Health misinfor...
In 2022, smartphones became like extra limbs for young people, especially university students. At Debre Markos University in Ethiopia, health science students were no exception. They were exploring mobile health apps, tools designed to help manage health better, anytime and anywhere. This was different from traditional health services, which could be limited by time ...
For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embalmed or frozen. Over 830 bodies out of about 2,350 since 2019 were pic...
The University of North Texas Health Science Center has made a significant decision to cease accepting unclaimed bodies following an investigation by NBC News. The program, which was designed to provide cadavers for medical research and education, had been plagued by controversy and allegations of disregard for the deceased and their families. The investigation revea...
In a shocking turn of events, the University of North Texas Health Science Center has suspended its program that used unclaimed bodies for medical research, citing failures in management and oversight. The program, which began in 2019, had provided over 2,300 bodies to medical students and researchers across the country. However, an investigation by NBC News revealed...