As antibiotic use rises rapidly worldwide, resistance continues to climb. It is now a burgeoning public health threat. How can we conserve these miracle drugs so they continue to fight disease and save lives?
Aging isn’t as bad as it seems. Despite the downsides to growing older, on average seniors report a better quality of life than people much younger. A positive outlook is seen as key to healthy aging.
A hand-held ultrasound needle-guidance device, cuffless blood pressure monitor and brain-wave sensor were among the technologies exhibited for about 30 congressional staff members who visited NIBIB recently. They were attending the institute's Discoveries in Technology Expo.
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, bacteria bound to a neutrophil, a type of white blood cell