Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Bird flu shows world not ready for future pandemics: Report

Surging cases of bird flu among mammals, including US cattle, offer a stark warning that the world is not ready to fend off future pandemics, a report said on Tuesday, urging leaders to act quickly.

Health

Past-year pap testing rates were lower in 2022 than 2019

Past-year Papanicolaou testing rates were lower in 2022 than in 2019, overall, and lower rates were seen in rural versus urban women, according to a study published in online June 14 in JAMA Network Open.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Body organs aren't always where they are supposed to be

Organs in the body tend to be in a set order and position. This is useful when it comes to diagnosing certain conditions. Anyone with appendicitis or gallstones, for example, will tell you exactly where the agonizing pain ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

As mpox cases rise, experts urge complete, two-part vaccinations

The number of U.S. mpox cases has more than doubled compared with last year, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been urging clinicians across states to encourage vaccinations for those at risk.

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