by Kate Lee in Pulse
A vast and intricate network composes the inner workings of the human body's blood vascular system. As sophisticated as our vascular system is, the weakening of blood vessel walls give rise to an aneurysm, a balloon that grows from a blood vessel and continues to grow as more blood flows through, eventually reaching a size where it may rupture.
by in Pulse
Dr. George
After a hectic period, I have messed up my sleep schedule. I lay in bed for hours trying to fall asleep and then wake up exhausted. Any suggestions on how to get better sleep without prescription drugs?
Welcome to my world. After over 30 years of working a schedule of irregular days, nights and PMs over a calendar of 365 days a year, my body doesn't have a clue what's going on.
by Bibi Tella in Pulse
Researchers at UIC have discovered a possible target to treat bloodstream bacterial infections. According to a study published in the journal "Critical Care Medicine," most bacterial pathogens can invade the bloodstream, which can lead to severe sepsis, a syndrome that kills about 215,000 of the 750,000 people affected in the United Sates each year.
