Abstract Current insights and trends in early-onset Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes (T2D), once considered a disease of older adults, is increasingly diagnosed in adolescents and young adults. This trend poses significant clinical and public health challenges, including early onset complications, psychosocial impacts, and health system strain. This article explores the drivers behind the rise of early-onset T2D, current management challenges, and the need for innovative preve

First day on the unit. I met the nurse manager, Jocelyn. The accent is the giveaway. Filipina. First generation. We knuckle-bump (the unofficial post-COVID handshake). Same scrubs, different journeys. What I Thought It Was About At first, I made it about the accent. In my head, I said: They came here first-gen. They passed the NCLEX with English as a second language. They fought for every inch. They rose fast. And now they manage us. And sometimes, it felt like those wins cam

Understanding Peanut Allergy and the Role of Palforzia   Peanut allergy affects 1-2% of people in the United States, making it one of the most common food allergies (1). This happens when the immune system mistakes proteins in peanuts for harmful substances. When this occurs, the body releases chemicals that trigger allergic reactions, which can range from mild symptoms to life-threatening anaphylaxis (2).   Peanuts are legumes, not tree nuts, and are related to soybeans, pea

Legionella infections often fly under the radar, but outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease can be deadly. Legionella infections, including Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever, are rising in 2025. Learn how these bacteria spread, symptoms to watch for, prevention strategies, and treatment options. What Is Legionella? How It Spreads and Where It Thrives Legionella is a genus of bacteria naturally found in freshwater environments, including lakes and streams. Infection typicall

This Photo  by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY By Jennifer Navarro MSN, RN, NPD-BC What is pain? Pain is described as an uncomfortable feeling—both physical and emotional—that can happen when your body is hurt or healing, or even when there’s a risk of injury. It’s a personal experience, and only you know how it feels to you. According to the American Pain Society pain is defined as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tis

Mary Johnson, MBA, BSN, CMSRN Be Prepared: Why Every Home Needs Basic First Aid Supplies You have just moved into your first apartment or are living away from home for the first time. One morning, you wake up feeling achy, shivery, and congested, with a sore throat that just will not quit. Do you have acetaminophen or ibuprofen on hand? Do you even own a thermometer to check if you are running a fever? Or perhaps you are babysitting your niece or nephew, and they suddenly say

Emma woke up with a sore throat and a mild fever. A friend told her, “I have some antibiotics left from last time, take them, you’ll feel better fast.” Trusting the advice, Emma took the pills without a doctor’s prescription. What she didn’t realize was that her sore throat was most likely caused by a virus, which antibiotics cannot treat. This small choice, repeated by millions worldwide, is adding fuel to one of the greatest health challenges of our time. A hand holding a h

Water Running Over Hands Have you ever stopped to think about the many ways we use water every day? We drink water, wash with it, clean our dishes, silverware, and cookware with it, and often use it for recipes. Some food and drinks require consumers to "just add water" to be able to ingest it; for example, baby formula, instant oatmeal, and the classic comfort food, ramen noodles. Once you take the time to think about how we use water, the next logical step is to think about

Serious adverse event narratives: background and definitions Before defining case narrative, it is important to explain the concept of Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR); this well-known pharmacovigilance report captures information about adverse events and product problems that are reported to public health, patient safety/quality improvement organizations or regulatory agencies. The ICSR message supports reporting from a variety of sources such as consumers, hospitals, co

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Overview: The way we are raised plays a significant role in our development, with parenting styles serving as a primary driver. There are...

This photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC India is facing a dual health crisis. A disproportionately high number of...

In a quiet Shanghai clinic, an elderly doctor with decades of experience places his fingers gently on a patient's wrist, feeling not just...

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Have you ever felt sick even when you haven’t stepped outside your home? While people commonly assume that they catch flu and airborne...

A damning look at how arbitrary staffing ratios and workplace favoritism are putting vulnerable patients at risk We fought tooth and nail...

By: Maya Adam How often do you use plastic? You may use a plastic water bottle, plastic containers to package your food, plastic...

What is Pharmacogenomics? Pharmacogenomics explores how a person’s genetic makeup affects their body’s response to different medications....