In a potential breakthrough in the battle against an often-deadly medical condition, researchers have created a new diagnostic tool that could be a game-changer. A Series Condition Driven by our own Immune System Sepsis is a medical condition that is driven by your own immune system.  If you suffer a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection … Continued

White coats have long set physicians apart as medical authorities and figures of trust in health care settings.  Adopted as standard apparel in the 1800’s, white coats identify individuals as healthcare providers, help them keep their clothes clean, and provide pockets to carry medical or personal items. Carrying Dangerous Pathogens New research has also proved … Continued

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is the most common form of brain injury.  Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an evidence-based guideline for pediatric treatment of mild TBI. According to the CDC, more than 800,000 children are evaluated for TBI in emergency departments across the US each year.  Concussion is the … Continued

A start-up non-profit company is hoping to stabilize the cost and supply of important drugs to hospitals across the United States. The delivery and cost of medical care is a controversial topic on the national agenda.  Part of the issue is the skyrocketing price of drugs commonly used in healthcare.  Turning to the courts, 45 … Continued

New research reveals a high numbers for those who suffer childhood concussion in the United States. While traumatic brain injury (TBI) sounds frightening, many people are complacent about the term “mild concussion,” which is a form of TBI that can have long term impacts on health and function.  In research published in the Journal of … Continued

Intended to provide privacy, curtains between beds in hospitals may be providing a vector for infection as well. An article in the American Journal of Infection Control calls attention to the danger posed by healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).  Seemingly harmless objects like chart markers—or even privacy curtains— may harbor dangerous bacteria. In a small pilot study, … Continued

Nine children have died as a result of a viral outbreak at a pediatric care and rehabilitation center in Haskell, New Jersey. Between September 26, 2018, and October 22, 2018, an adenovirus spread throughout the facility, particularly among residents of the pediatric ventilator unit.  Since then, nine children have died, while there have been 25 … Continued

A new study suggests many breast augmentation patients are undergoing elective plastic surgery without being fully informed about the procedure or possible complications. Breast augmentation is big business in the United States. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons cites 300,378 procedures in 2017 alone.  Yet many women are opting for the sometimes risky surgery by … Continued