Researchers have created an affordable, reusable version of an N95 mask that could help healthcare professionals as fears reemerge of a shortage in personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.The group of experts, from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Mass., created a prototype of the mask and found that…
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has accused DA MP Siviwe Gwarube of "cheap politicking".The minister has reiterated that the Eastern Cape's controversial medical motorbikes will not replace ambulances.Mkhize's response to Gwarube's written parliamentary question has revealed that the motorbikes do not meet the basic criteria for patient transport as an ambulance.With guns blazing,…
By Peter Yeung Getty Images TRIALS to develop a $1 covid-19 testing kit that produces results in less than 10 minutes are under way in Senegal. If it works, the test could be a vital tool in sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers at DiaTropix, an infectious disease testing facility run by the Pasteur Institute in Dakar, are…
4 min read The following story contains light spoilers for The Pitt season 2, episode 1, "8:00 AM." THERE ARE A lot of things that make The Pitt a fun show. Its fast-paced nature keeps us at full attention, its commitment to detail makes each case feel more realistic than just about anything else on
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You can’t scroll through social media or turn on the news these days without hearing about GLP-1 medications. From Ozempic to Wegovy, these drugs have surged in popularity for their ability to help manage diabetes and support weight loss. But starting a GLP-1 isn’t just about picking up a prescription and hoping for the best.