March is National Kidney Month, and a time to raise awareness about the risk factors for chronic kidney disease and the dangers of acute kidney injury (AKI).
The Importance of Screening in Preventing Prenatal Infections
Prenatal healthcare visits and screening for common infectious diseases are vital in ensuring the health of mothers and babies.
Researchers Discover a New Particle in the Bloodstream of Sepsis Patients
In a recent report published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, researchers describe a particle that they discovered in the bloodstream of sepsis patients, which they believe could lead to new insights into the immune system.
To Effectively Fight Global Pandemics, We Must Break the “Cycle of Panic and Neglect”
In September of 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) published a report with a warning—our risk of a global pandemic was on the rise, and the world was not prepared. Three months later, in December 2019, the first COVID-19 cases were reported to the World Health Organization.
The Value of Diagnostics in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance – A Public Health Problem
At this year’s World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress, Dr. Tristan Timbrook delivered a...
Lindsay Denny Discusses the Critical Role of WASH in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
WASH, which stands for water, sanitation, and hygiene, are basic...