NYRequirements Blog: Medicine
Where in the U.S. Are the Most Kindergartners Not Up to Date on Their Measles Vaccines?
According to the WHO, Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that affects individuals of all ages and remains one of the leading causes of death among young children globally.
The 25 U.S. Hospitals With the Most Emergency Room Visits Per Hour
Emergency rooms play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system, providing immediate care to those needing urgent medical attention. For many, the ER is their only access to medical treatment, whet . . .
The Recommended Vaccine Schedule from Birth to Retirement
Today, vaccines are widely available to nearly everyone, with some being administered at birth. By 15 months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends children have 12 different . . .
Which Drug Prices Have Increased the Most in the United States?
One in three U.S. adults cannot afford to take their medication as prescribed due to cost. For over a decade, the United States has had the highest per capita prescription drug spending in the world, . . .
The 50 Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs in the United States
It may not come as a surprise that the United States is the country that spends the most on prescription drugs by far. How many prescriptions are filed annually in the U.S.?
Medical Personnel per Capita Around the World
Medical professionals like doctors and nurses are essential to public health around the world. They are a crucial part of preventative care and can also save lives in emergency situations.
Maybe it's time to see a Chiropractor
If you live with some form of back pain, whether it's from an injury or slowly developed over time, you are not alone.
Making the Decision to Vaccinate
Before vaccines were created, the reality of severe illness “ or even death “ from widespread diseases was a worldwide fear.
New Hope for Migraine Pain
Migraines are not just bad headaches, they are a neurological disease. More than 38 million people suffer from migraines in the United States.
FDA Approves First Breast Cancer Drug to Treat BRCA Gene Mutation
FDA Approves First Breast Cancer Drug to Treat BRCA Gene Mutation
9 New Discoveries Set to Change Medicine
Here are nine recent or pending discoveries and what they mean for the future of medicine.
Exploring America's Opioid Epidemic
As of 2016, it has been found that half of Americans know someone who is addicted to opioids.
A Jello-Like Gel Shows Promise for Pain Treatment
Researchers at the Laboratory for Accelerated Medical Innovation at the Brigham and Women's Hospital developed the substance and it works by being drawn to inflammations sites in the body.
Study: One-Third of Antibiotics Prescribed Unnecessarily
Data found 30 percent of all antibiotics were prescribed unnecessarily in physician offices and clinics
Study: Medical Error Related Deaths 3rd Largest Cause of Death, Flying Under the Radar
Medical errors are being reported as the third highest cause of death in the United States.
First Uterus Transplant Surgery in U.S. Could Make Pregnancy a Possibility for Many
The first uterus transplant in the U.S. has been successfully completed at the Cleveland hospital.
FDA Approves First 3D Printed Drug
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the nation's first 3D Printed prescription drug.
All Painkillers Aren't Created Equal: When to use Tylenol vs. Advil
If you think Tylenol, Advil and all the other over-the-counter painkillers are one and the same, you couldn't be more wrong, according to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal.
New Year's Resolution: Be A Better Nurse To Your Patients
New Year's Resolution
Paralyzed Man Walks Again After 'Nose' Cells Repair Spinal Cord
Man who became paralyzed after getting stabbed in 2010 regains walking ability with olfactory cell transplant.
Polymer Gel Heals Wounds, Stops Bleeding Instantly, Called Band-Aid of the Future
New invention Veti Gel could replace band-aids and revolutionize wound care
Lab Grown Vaginas Implanted in Humans? Believe It
For the first time in history, vaginas developed in a lab weere successfully implanted in women.
Antibiotics Boost Growth of Undernourished Children in Developing Countries
Antibiotics improve the height and weight of children on the brink of undernourishment in developing countries.
Biologists Find Antibiotic-Like Properties in Small Peptides
Small pep kill bacteria in various ways, possibly making it the newest class of antibiotics.