Over 3.4 million children die from sepsis globally, and diagnosing it is still a challenge
Sepsis is an alarming global health issue, especially for children, causing over 3.4 million deaths annually. Most of these fatalities — about 85% — occur in children under five years old, as reported by the Sepsis Alliance. The challenge lies in diagnosis, with nearly 10% of pediatric cases going unnoticed in emergency departments. When kids […]
Blood test that aids in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease gets approval from FDA
Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Approved In a significant move, U.S. health officials approved the first blood test aimed at diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, with the hope of identifying potential patients. This test can assist doctors in differentiating whether a patient’s memory issues stem from Alzheimer’s or other medical conditions that affect cognitive function. The FDA […]