We live in a complicated world and try to find ways to simplify it. During this past legislative session, key legislation that would have helped ease the burden of obtaining needed health care stalled and did not pass.
Understanding and categorizing the various types of tubulointerstitial responses in acute kidney injury (AKI) may lead to the development of new treatments for the condition, according to a new Yale School of Medicine study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
While Food-as-Medicine (FAM) appears to reduce healthcare costs by preventing and managing diseases, challenges include individual differences in food response and the difficulty of measuring health benefits. For FAM to succeed, a shift towards health-promoting foods must be encouraged, and technologies and supply chains must adapt accordingly.
The deal to save the Crozer Health system in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is on the brink of collapse. An attorney for Prospect Medical Holdings, which owns Taylor Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center, told the judge on Tuesday an additional $9 million is needed by 4 p.m. Wednesday to keep the hospitals open, or Prospect attorneys said they'll pursue a closure motion with the court for an orderly closure. At this point, if that money does not come through, a Prospect attorney told the judge the hospitals would go on diversion starting Thursday morning.
Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic first swept across the U.S., infecting millions and claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. Scientists are already concerned about the next airborne threat, but in the future, a powerful new weapon may be waiting in the wings. Far-UVC light is a form of ultraviolet light that can kill viruses and bacteria in the air without harming humans. Researchers say it could be instrumental in stopping the spread of illnesses like the flu and possibly future pandemics.
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow, with 24 new cases confirmed over the last five days, according to data published Tuesday. Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.