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The Covid-19 pandemic was a significant global trauma. I was in Berlin during the time when Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the lockdown. The period that followed included home-schooling, widespread mask use, and PCR testing, alongside distressing stories of those who lost loved ones in isolation. Recently, reports of hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks have been concerning....
In the United States, pregnant women receive significant medical attention. Regular medical check-ups, including blood tests and glucose monitoring, are common. As pregnancy progresses, the frequency of doctor’s visits increases from every four weeks, then biweekly, and finally weekly. However, once childbirth occurs, the healthcare system often shifts its focus away from the mother. This...
In Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, medical professionals on the front lines of the Ebola battle face numerous challenges. In addition to shortages of basic supplies, health facilities are experiencing attacks, and patients are fleeing as Ebola spreads rapidly. The northeastern province of Ituri has witnessed at least three attacks, including two over the...
Americans are acutely aware of problems within the healthcare system. Rising premiums, escalating deductibles, and confusing medical bills often plague individuals. These frustrations stem from the secrecy embedded in the system. On May 18, President Donald Trump introduced TrumpRX, a pioneering platform aimed at reducing drug prices. It operates similarly to Airbnb and Priceline.com. His...
Erin Millender, at 47 years old, faces her last opportunity to become a mother. Her husband no longer wishes to have a child with her. This personal struggle unfolds amid broader questions about the custody of embryos created through in vitro fertilization (I.V.F.). Millender had a strong desire to be a mother. She had plans...
People gather outside the courthouse following the sentencing hearing for RaDonda Vaught on May 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. In 2022, RaDonda Vaught faced a jury that ultimately found her guilty of negligent homicide and neglect of an impaired adult. Her charge stemmed from a 2017 medication error at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which resulted...
In California, the visibility of R.V.s is often associated with the state’s homelessness issue. Both neighbors and politicians are eager to address this problem, yet those who reside in these vehicles feel under pressure. On any average night, approximately 34,000 homeless individuals in California find shelter in vehicles. Tori Larett, a lawyer advocating for the...
Facility dogs are making a significant impact in children’s hospitals by providing comfort and joy to young patients. These full-time working dogs, unlike volunteer therapy dogs, can access sensitive areas and offer consistent support throughout a child’s hospital stay. Experts note an increase in the use of facility dogs across children’s hospitals in the nation....
Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo highlight the challenges authorities encounter, including local community backlash, as they work to control a declared global health emergency. Last week’s burning of centers in two towns central to the outbreak revealed anger in a region plagued by violence linked to armed rebel groups, population displacement,...