While the term “superbugs” sounds like a concept from a science fiction novel, it is far from fiction. This phenomenon is in fact a dangerous reality of our times. Various types of bacteria have become immune to the antibiotics that are used to treat them, leading to the spread of diseases, thousands of deaths, and [...]
The antibiotic is a cornerstone of today’s medical treatment, but with the increasing rate of bacteria that are steadily growing impervious to these chemical treatments, should we consider the other options as valid alternatives? [1]. Starting in the 1920’s with the discovery of penicillin, a surge of antibiotic discovery enveloped the scientific world as scientists [...]
Effective policy implementation is a challenging task, especially when taking into account a particular country’s large size and vast bureaucracy, such as those of the United States. One of the many fields that require constant attention is healthcare policy. Factors like age, social backgrounds, and community settings interact together to create a complex dynamic wave [...]