Tag: Healthcare
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Chocolate-Inspired Flu Medication: A Promising New Development
Every year, influenza sweeps across the globe, its unpredictable mutations challenging the efficacy of existing vaccines and treatments. The seasonal flu incurs significant costs, with estimates in the United States reaching approximately $87 billion annually. Its impact on the global population is profound, leading to millions of hospitalizations and deaths, forcing public health officials to…
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Tragic Loss: The Impact of Scrub Typhus in Shimla
In the serene, picturesque town of Shimla, where the lush greenery meets the towering Himalayas, a somber incident has struck the community. A 34-year-old man, a father, husband, and son, succumbed to scrub typhus at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) on a recent Sunday. This unfortunate incident sheds light on the grave…
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Through a Hopeful Lens
On August 11, 2025, a shroud of anticipation enveloped the University of Saskatchewan (USask) as Sarah Forgie stood at the helm of its College of Medicine. Having joined the institution in 2024 as its new dean, she was acutely aware of the monumental challenges that laid ahead. The pressure of leadership in academic medicine never…