Burnout rates among healthcare workers have been a persistent issue in medicine, but have intensified over the years. Approximately one in three physicians is experiencing burnout at any given time. There are persistent issues within the healthcare system that contribute to high burnout rates among healthcare workers. Burnout can cause several mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Burnout is not just about individual resilience or self-care; it al

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently disseminated new information on how to combat the long-term and immediate consequences of drastic and sudden cuts to external funding, which have been interrupting the delivery of necessary health services in many countries. This new guidance information, titled “Reporting to the health financing emergency: immediate measures and longer term shifts," suggests a variety of policy options for countries to address the severe finan

The following is an interactive article focusing on a medical case study. Use the information below to deduce what medical condition the patient was experiencing. There will be options at the end, each with a brief explanation of what each condition is to help you make your diagnosis. Please post your conclusion and why you chose it in the comments. After some time has passed, the correct answer will be revealed for you to check your work! A 52-year-old woman was brought to t

Every second counts when it comes to treating blood clots. Conditions such as ischemic stroke, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism occur when blood flow is suddenly blocked. Timely removal of these clots can mean the difference between life and death. One of the main treatments involves using tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), a drug that dissolves clots by converting plasminogen into plasmin. However, tPA breaks down within minutes in the bloodstream and can trigger severe