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Why do antibiotics only kill bacteria

In the UK parliament, for example human cells do not have any cell wall but many bacterial cells do have a cell wall. Leaving the cell more vulnerable and likely to bust. An antibiotic often has a molecular target that isn’t present in all bacteria – eLI5: How do antibiotics kill unwanted bacteria but not… Read More »

Accessing medical records improves patient care, but only 10% of patients do so

Despite the numerous benefits associated with patients accessing their medical records, a study published in Health Affairs found only 10% of patients utilize the resource. Researchers expected to find inequities in use and access — in theory, driven by existing digital disparities, those who don’t use English as a first-language or communities without access to… Read More »