Curious about what is happening in the world of medicine right now? This section covers recent medical breakthroughs and public health issues that affect the lives of many.
A disturbing medical mystery is unfolding at one of Boston’s premier healthcare institutions, Brigham and Women’s Hospital. At least five nurses who worked on the same maternity ward floor have been diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer... Read more.
In a bizarre and unexpected turn of events, bird flu (H5N1) has made an unexpected leap from birds to dairy cows in the United States. Yep, you read that right — cows. Read more.
Healthcare has, all of a sudden, witnessed a massive integration of virtual healthcare visits, supplementing face-to-face consultations. This COVID-19-driven transformation catapulted telehealth from a niche tool into the mainstream practice of modern medicine. Read more.