More screenings are being developed and used to detect evidence of disease in bodily fluids. But questions remain about reliability and implications for care.
The World Health Organization says that antibiotic resistance rose during the COVID pandemic. But antibiotic stewardship and other efforts are yielding results.
The realities of modern medical practice require medical education to focus on practical skills and competencies, but empathy must remain at the center.
Darrell G. Kirch, MD, expresses gratitude for the efforts of Texas and Louisiana institutions providing care for patients and maintaining vital services.