World Health Day: A Global Invitation to Well-being and Health
On April 7th, we unite around the globe to mark World Health Day, a day for health awareness and raising calls for better health systems across the globe. The day is organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a call to action in the face of the need to place health and well-being high […]
Heart Cancer
Heart cancer is quite uncommon. It can either originate in the heart which is called primary heart cancer or spread from another location called secondary heart cancer. Primary heart cancer is highly unusual, but the most frequently seen type in adults is angiosarcoma, which is a rare form of malignant soft tissue tumor. Other types […]
Zevtera
On 3 April 2024 the FDA approved Zevtera (ceftobiprole medocaril sodium) for use. Dosage form – Injection Company Name – Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. Ceftobiprole medicaril, a pro-drug of Ceftobiprole, is used for the treatment of gram-negative bacterial infections. It is effective for bloodstream infections caused by MRSA, skin infections, and some pneumonia. It works best […]
Technology Integration in Healthcare Operations Management
Technology integration is the key to continuous improvement in healthcare operations management. We will examine the key areas where technology plays a role in healthcare. A computerized version of a patient’s health records is an EHR or Electronic Health Record. It contains comprehensive health information about a patient which can be shared across different healthcare […]
Artificial Intelligence in Neurological Diagnosis
Artificial Intelligence has advanced medical diagnosis, facilitating accelerated and enhanced accuracy in disease identification and characterization. The application of AI has significantly helped the field of neurology to simplify the complexities associated with many neurological disorders. AI mirrors human cognitive capabilities in machines which helps them learn even from very complex data. In neurology, AI […]
Antimicrobial Resistance – Threat to Modern Medicine
The Growing Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance The invention of antibiotics is considered as the most significant advancement of modern medicine. Even though antibiotics saved a million lives, antibiotic resistance threatens the new world. It is sarcastic irony that an invention for the betterment of people turned into double edged sword due to misuse and over […]
Neurodegenerative Diseases and the Gut-Brain Axis; A New Frontier in Personalized Medicine
Scientists have recently discovered an interesting connection between the brain and the gut, which led to the concept of the gut-brain axis. This two-directional communication network between the gut microbiota and the central nervous system is important for maintaining brain health. Current research suggests that an imbalance in gut microbiota contributes to the onset or […]
COBENFY: A new chapter in schizophrenia care
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that profoundly affects an individual’s mind, emotions, feelings, and daily life activities. With an envisioned 24 million people affected worldwide, it ranks among the top 15 main causes of disability globally. While there is no complete cure for the condition, diverse treatment options can efficaciously help to manage its […]
Let’s educate the public about HIV/AIDS
We all keep in mind World AIDS Day on December 1st as an ongoing fight against this global health crisis. By promoting awareness and education and supporting those who are affected, we can create a society free from disgrace and discrimination. Did you know? * HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, which weakens our […]
Building a Resilient Healthcare Team: Lessons from the Field.
In such a demanding, fast-paced industry as healthcare, one of the vital personal qualities to cope with challenges, stress, and change is resilience. For the team of the healthcare organization, resilience in this case goes beyond recovering; they need to thrive through adversity. As the health environment changes, resilience building within work teams becomes more […]