Dr. Priya Deshmukh - Senior Editor, Health 
In northern Vermont, the changing seasons have become a topic of concern among residents. Historical newspaper clippings reveal snapshots of a time when trucks traversed the ice-covered Lake Champlain—a scene that now feels like a distant memory. Over the past several decades, the region has experienced noticeable warming, leading to significant changes in the lake’s … Read more
The escalating geopolitical instability, particularly in the Middle East, is sending ripples far beyond international relations, significantly impacting the healthcare sector. Rising oil prices, a direct consequence of these tensions, are driving up costs for critical medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, and increasingly sophisticated surgical procedures – potentially hindering access to care and slowing down innovation. The … Read more
The aspirations of young people around the globe are remarkably consistent: to contribute meaningfully to the world, often through professions demanding rigorous training and dedication – architects shaping our cities, doctors safeguarding our health, and leaders guiding our societies. Underpinning these ambitions is a fundamental necessity: education. It’s more than just the acquisition of knowledge; … Read more
The complexities of diagnosing rare autoimmune diseases in children are highlighted by a recent case involving a pediatric patient with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-negative eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly known as Churg-Strauss syndrome. This systemic vasculitis, characterized by asthma, eosinophilia, and granulomatous inflammation, presents unique challenges when standard diagnostic markers are absent, requiring clinicians to … Read more