Congenital heart disease (CHD) remains a critical health concern globally, affecting approximately 8 out of every 1,000 newborns and representing over a quarter of all major birth defects, making it a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. While traditional diagnostic methods like
The pharmaceutical industry stands at a critical juncture, where the need for robust supply chain transparency and security has never been more urgent, particularly as counterfeit drugs threaten public health on a global scale. Track and trace solutions, encompassing technologies like barcodes and
In a world where infectious diseases continue to challenge humanity’s resilience, recent breakthroughs and alarming discoveries in public health and virology paint a vivid picture of both progress and peril that demands our attention. From the transformative power of mRNA vaccines that have saved
In a transformative stride for public health, Aotearoa New Zealand has recently elevated its National Healthy Food and Drink Policy from a voluntary guideline to a mandatory standard in public hospitals as of June this year. This pivotal change targets the food environment for hospital staff and
Imagine a cornerstone of American public health teetering on the edge of collapse, shaken by violence at its headquarters and threatened by massive budget cuts, leaving many to wonder about the future of disease prevention in the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an
In a significant stride toward better outcomes for patients grappling with one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, a groundbreaking clinical study from South Korea has emerged as a beacon of hope for those affected. Known as the MIRINAE trial, or KCSG-BR18-21, this phase II randomized
