Sleep Debt: A Modern Epidemic
Image by Vitaly Gariev from Pexels What is Sleep Debt? Sleep Debt is the difference between the amount of sleep you need and the amount[…]
CT at the Bedside: Bringing Lifesaving Imaging to the Patient
Image by Hricak et al., 2021 Why This Matters Picture this: a critically ill patient in a small-town hospital suddenly shows signs of a stroke.[…]
The Caretaking Sacrifice: Navigating a Terminal Diagnosis
Image by Craig Road Pet Cemetery from Facebook That scary thought has finally come true … Your loved one is terminal. What do we do[…]
Why Regulation Matters: The Role of Drug Policy in Equitable Access to Medicines
Image by arkanmaulanaal from freepik When you pick up a prescription, you probably trust that your medicine is safe, effective, and high quality. But this[…]
You’ve Had an AAA Repair—Now What? The Critical Role of Surveillance Imaging After EVAR
Imagine you are 65 years old. You smoke (and you know you should quit). You take cholesterol medication and have high blood pressure. But who[…]
Why Healthcare Inaccessibility Affects Us All
Image by promosante Healthcare Inaccessibility: A Global Concern When you hear the phrase “healthcare inaccessibility” you may think of some remote region, a war-torn area,[…]
10 Best Oral Hygiene Tips for Healthy Teeth and Fresh Breath
Image by Oral Surgeon OKC A healthy smile should never be a luxury. Unfortunately, dental care can feel out of reach for many people because[…]
Malaria: A Preventable Disease That Still Hurts Millions
Photo by WSTP Introduction When most people think about dangerous diseases, their minds often go to illnesses like cancer, HIV, or COVID-19. But malaria, a[…]
How Mobile Health Clinics Are Improving Maternal and Child Health in Underserved Areas
Image by Baylor College of Medicine The Worldwide Challenge The rate of maternal deaths remains alarmingly high. In 2023, an estimated 260,000 women died from[…]
Contactless Skin-Gas Wearable: A Breath of Fresh Insight into Health Monitoring
Image by Phexia Invisible Signals Holding Vital Clues Every day, our skin interacts silently with the environment – exhaling water vapor, carbon dioxide, and volatile[…]