In this week's episode of Bayou Banter & Bandages, we kick things off with the latest headlines shaking up the medical world. 🩺 First up, we dive into the legal battle over nursing home staffing rules, Biden's big win on prescription drug price reforms, and some game-changing developments in ALS research. Did you know brain scans are helping detect consciousness in patients once thought unresponsive? 🤯 We cover all that and more, giving you the scoop with our usual snarky twist. Check out the stories below for more:

• Texas lawsuit challenges Biden's nursing home staffing rule
• Biden’s drug price cuts: What it means for Medicare
• ALS treatment breakthrough and what it means for patients
• New insights into patient consciousness with brain scans

Then, we get into the real beast of the episode: Rabies! 🐕‍🦺 Ever wondered how a virus that travels through saliva can target your brain and cause terrifying symptoms like hydrophobia? Or why early treatment is absolutely crucial to survival? We’ve got the answers, along with the latest research into rabies prevention and treatment, like post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and the often staggering cost of care in different parts of the world. 💉

Highlights include:

• The science behind how rabies targets the central nervous system.
• Symptoms to watch out for in both humans and animals.
• The latest on treatment options and why prevention is your best bet.
• The cost of rabies treatment across the globe, from $3,000 to $10,000 in the U.S. to as little as $50 in some lower-income countries.

We’ll also be digging into the historical perspective on rabies with references to the book Rabies in Man and Animals and breaking down why the virus is still a global health issue today. If you’ve ever wondered why people freak out about a stray dog bite, this episode is for you!

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