Author Archives: health

Editorial: Climate change and the immigrant caravan's impact  on healthcare

The caravan of Central American migrants making  its way north may well determine the future of  healthcare in America. If enough voters are swayed by President Donald Trump’s demagogic demonization of those unfortunate souls—this year’s October surprise—the Republicans will retain control of Congress and the protections and insurance expansion contained in the Affordable Care Act… Read More: Editorial: Climate change and the immigrant caravan's impact  on healthcare »

Glowing chemical 'could aid brain cancer surgery'

A chemical that makes brain tumours glow pink could help surgeons to remove the cancer safely, a trial suggests. Scientists gave people with suspected glioma a drink containing 5-ALA, a substance known to accumulate in fast-growing cancer cells. The pink glow the chemical causes was found in people with the most aggressive cancers. Researchers hope… Read More: Glowing chemical 'could aid brain cancer surgery' »

What is the difference between methylprednisolone and prednisone?

Methylprednisolone and prednisone are both corticosteroid medications. They have similar effects on the body but differ in their available forms and some of the side effects they cause. Both medications reduce inflammation, and people use them to relieve the symptoms of many health conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), lupus, and eczema. In this article,… Read More: What is the difference between methylprednisolone and prednisone? »

HHS Opens Rebranded Healthcare Cyber Center

The U.S. Department and Health and Human Services (HHS) this week officially opened the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3), designed to strengthen coordination and cybersecurity information sharing within the healthcare sector and promote cybersecurity resilience. According to HHS officials, HC3 is an operational cybersecurity center designed to support and improve the cyber defense of… Read More: HHS Opens Rebranded Healthcare Cyber Center »