Transient Global Amnesia Is an Experience You’ll Never Forget
John Birmingham's was alarmed when his wife Lola, the owner of a hat company, suffered from transient global amnesia (TGA). TGA is a short-term memory loss condition that primarily affects…
HPV Vaccine Highly Effective in Girls Years Later
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that the vaccine Cervarix effectively protected women from cervical cancer when administered between ages 12 and 13. Data…
Writing By Hand Or Typing On Keyboard? Study Identifies Best Way To Improve Brain Connectivity
Advancing technology has led to a decline in traditional handwritten note-taking, with typing on a keyboard becoming the norm. However, a study found that writing by hand may improve brain…
MUHS Extends deadline for Research Grant Applications, details
The MUHS has extended the deadline for research grant applications. They use cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement, and visitors agree to their use by continuing to use the…
Mitotic Counting Reimagined: When AI Meets the Microscope
Mitotic counting is a crucial component of breast cancer diagnosis, but traditional methods are labor-intensive and error-prone. The introduction of AI in digital pathology has transformed the process by providing…
GP Wanted Cork/South East
A vibrant ICGP training practice in Youghal is seeking a GP. Youghal is a seaside town with a growing population and economy, and is an easy commute from Cork, South…
Tuberculosis Prevention: Health Disparities and Ethnic Populations
Tuberculosis has a disproportionate impact on certain populations, including immigrants, ethnic minorities, and health care workers in the US. Despite efforts to eliminate the disease, over 13 million Americans have…
COVID-19 and Seasonal Flu: How Do They Stack Up?
COVID-19 is still a present concern, with notable surges in infection and mortality rates in the winter of 2023. A study showed that COVID-19 causes more extensive and long-lasting damage…
Q&A: Partnering with providers for cancer prevention
Between 30% and 50% of cancer cases are preventable, and Feyi Ayodele, founder and CEO of CancerIQ, discusses how their offerings help healthcare organizations detect and prevent the acceleration of…
A Record Number of Californians Are Visiting Emergency Rooms for Dog Bites
The increase in dog bites in California is becoming a public health issue, with more ER visits, hospitalizations, and deaths due to dog bites. The rise in dog bites is…