The Chronic Illness Puzzle: Microbiomes, Inflammation, and the Modern World
Is human health in decline? A puzzling question in a time of technological innovation and revolutionary medicine. We are starting to harness the power of CRISPR-cas biology, gene-editing to correct our genetic errors & flaws. New ‘blockbuster’ drugs have come to...
A Tale From AMR’s Past: Beyond Penicillin – A Century of Medical Marvels and Neglected Microbial Battlefields
In 4 years, the field of medicine will celebrate the 100th birthday of an important discovery. It fueled a century of medical marvel and innovation in medicine: Penicillin! The first of many antibiotics discovered by humans. But… will we have reason for celebration in...
Oops! Medical Errors and the Quest for Quality Care
Almost daily we witness groundbreaking technologies and outstanding medical advancements that save patients’ lives. But from time to time, if you keep scrolling to the bottom of your feed, you might find a less positive article on medical errors… From the...
Tiny Patients, Big Decisions: The Delicate Balance of Antibiotics in Pediatric Care
I remember the night I brought my little boy into the urgent care. Same symptoms as always: fever, runny nose and persistent cough, but for me, the world narrowed down to a single thought. “I want whatever will make my son feel better, fast.” This...