60 measles cases reported in 2024 in the U.S., surpassing total for all of 2023
Health officials are issuing a warning as spring break travel approaches, with at least 60 confirmed or suspected cases of measles reported in 17 states so far this year. This number already surpasses the total reported cases nationwide…
Groundbreaking Treatment Eradicates Lethal Brain Tumor in Record Time
Innovative CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Glioblastoma In a groundbreaking development, a 72-year-old man diagnosed with glioblastoma, a typically deadly form of brain cancer, experienced tumor regression after receiving a new treatment. The therapy, known as…
Inmate in Norfolk jail dies from bacterial meningitis
A recent case of bacterial meningitis at the Norfolk City Jail has raised concerns about the potential spread of the dangerous infection. On March 8, an inmate tested positive for bacterial meningitis at a local hospital, prompting the…
What did we learn from COVID? How did the pandemic change health care?
11-Year-Old Ruby Van Wagenen Tested for COVID-19 at Utah Valley Hospital In May 2020, 11-year-old Ruby Van Wagenen made headlines when she was tested for COVID-19 at Utah Valley Hospital by the Intermountain Healthcare Coronavirus Mobile Testing Unit….
Parents Guide to the Measles Outbreak in Chicago – Insider Wales Sport
Chicago is currently dealing with a measles outbreak, with 12 confirmed cases, 10 of which have been linked to the city’s largest migrant center. This has raised concerns about the city’s healthcare management for migrants and the potential…
New Study Reveals High Accuracy of Blood Test in Detecting Colorectal Cancer
A new blood test for colorectal cancer shows promising results in a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The test, developed by Guardant Health, accurately detected the disease in 83% of individuals confirmed to…
Local Measles Outbreak: 10 Cases Reported in Chicago, Spread to CPS Schools
The measles outbreak in Chicago has reached a critical point, with 10 confirmed cases across the city. Eight of these cases have been reported among migrants living at a shelter in Pilsen, while two CPS students from different…
Measles outbreak in Chicago: 10 cases reported, with spread to CPS schools
The city of Chicago is facing a growing crisis as the number of measles cases continues to rise, with 10 confirmed cases spreading across the city. Two Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students from different schools have already been…
Insider Wales Sport: CDC team assists Chicago officials with response to measles outbreak
US CDC Experts Arrive in Chicago to Manage Measles Outbreak A team of experts from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to arrive in Chicago to assist local health departments in managing a…
UPDATE: Possible measles exposures at 3 locations in Cook County
Two Confirmed Cases of Measles in Cook County Health Facilities Cook County Health is currently alerting individuals about potential exposure to measles at two medical centers and a building following two confirmed cases reported by the Chicago Department…