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12 Trials, 578 Patients, Zero Clear Answers: The Whooping Cough Treatment Dilemma

If you’ve ever heard a child gasping between violent coughs—struggling for breath—you’ve witnessed just how brutal whooping cough can be. It’s not your average cold. And here’s the kicker: despite decades of research, we still don’t know how to make it better. A recent Cochrane review combed through every serious study on symptomatic treatment for […]

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New Research Sheds Light on Whooping Cough Treatments

Kentucky has recently reported an outbreak of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. This contagious respiratory disease can be particularly severe in young children and unvaccinated individuals. Amid this outbreak, understanding the effectiveness of various treatments is crucial. This blog aims to break down recent scientific findings on treatments for whooping cough (pulling from a […]

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Telehealth: Bridging Gaps and Revealing Divides in Healthcare Access

The digital revolution in healthcare, especially telehealth, has been a beacon of hope for improving medical access across diverse populations. The article Telehealth and digital health innovations: A mixed landscape of access published in PLOS Digital Health, provides a comprehensive analysis of this evolving landscape. This blog aims to distill the essence of this insightful […]

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12 Trials, 578 Patients, Zero Clear Answers: The Whooping Cough Treatment Dilemma

New Research Sheds Light on Whooping Cough Treatments

Telehealth: Bridging Gaps and Revealing Divides in Healthcare Access

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