Antimicrobial resistance is one of the world’s most urgent public health problems. Antibiotics can save lives when used appropriately to fight off bacterial infections, but they are not always the answer.
Common factors that may cause hearing loss include noise exposure, genetics, viral infections and damage to the eardrum. Hearing loss is usually gradual but in certain instances can be sudden. If sudden, a patient should seek medical care immediately.
Timothy Mullett, M.D., a UK Kentucky Markey Cancer Center surgeon and the medical director of the UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate and Research Networks, discusses lung cancer screening myths in this week's health column.
Neurologist Jordan Clay, M.D., with UK HealthCare's Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, discusses seizure and epilepsy first aid in this week's health column.