It pumps no blood, thinks no thoughts, moves no muscles. On a graph, human dignity is challenging to measure, and often it is hard to recognize. Nonetheless, we pursue it relentlessly since it is so vital to all human beings and deeply connected to human health. Every member of our society deserves to walk through this life with our heads held high. However, illness has a way of disrupting our dig...

May, 2022 — Younger adults with prediabetes mellitus (pDM) have an increased risk for type 1 myocardial infarction (T1MI) hospitalization, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Quality of Care and Outcomes Research 2022 Scientific Sessions, held from May 13 to 14 in Reston, Virginia. Rupak Desai, M.B.B.S., from the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and colleagues ...

What is sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. If not recognized early and managed promptly, it can lead to septic shock, multiple organ failure and death. It is most frequently a serious complication of infection, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where it represents a major cause of maternal and neonatal morbidit...