The recent approval by the FDA of the Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening in adults ages 45 and older has presented a significant advancement in the field of cancer detection. Guardant Health, the company behind the test, announced that Shield is the first blood test to receive FDA approval as a primary screening
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Dengue, the world’s most common mosquito-borne virus, has become a poster child for the 21st century’s explosion of epidemic, vector-borne blights. The recent Health Advisory from the CDC reveals alarming statistics about the rapid spread of dengue. In 2023, there were 4.6 million reported cases of dengue in the Americas, but by June 24 of
The potential approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for treating PTSD has been a beacon of hope for many veterans and advocates in the psychedelic community. The research conducted by MAPS and other organizations has shown promising results in alleviating symptoms of PTSD in individuals who have not found relief from traditional treatments like antidepressants. The possibility
A recent study has challenged previously held beliefs regarding the behavior of the H5N1 bird flu in cattle. Contrary to common assumptions that the virus only causes mild illness in cattle and that asymptomatic animals do not spread the disease, the new paper revealed alarming findings. Cattle mortality rates were shown to be significantly higher
The study on anxiety and dementia risk in older adults revealed that persistent anxiety significantly increased the risk of all-cause dementia, especially in individuals under the age of 70. Both chronic anxiety and new-onset anxiety were associated with a higher risk of dementia during follow-up. On the contrary, individuals with resolved anxiety had a similar
The recent software update glitch that caused chaos in computer systems worldwide has shed light on the overreliance on technology in the healthcare industry. The need for downtime procedures, which involve reverting to non-technology-based methods of patient care, highlights the vulnerability of healthcare systems to technological failures. The Balance Between Technology and Humanity While technology
As the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand in healthcare, one pressing question emerges: “Will AI someday usurp the role of your doctor?” While AI can excel in diagnostic precision, bedside manner, and information gathering, it still grapples with issues of trust, human connection, and oversight that currently classify it as more of
The quote by Theodore Pappas, MD, of Duke University, highlights the physical response of former President Theodore Roosevelt to being shot in the chest in 1912. Reflecting on this quote, it is fascinating to see how military training can influence a person’s reaction in a life-threatening situation. The mention of Roosevelt coughing after being shot
A recent analysis of a large commercial database suggested that sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors may provide more protection against diabetic retinopathy compared to other hypoglycemic agents. This study shed light on the potential benefits of drugs like empagliflozin (Jardiance) and dapagliflozin (Farxiga) in reducing the risk of sight-threatening retinopathy. The analysis revealed that
The research conducted by Jian Yang, PhD, and colleagues from China Three Gorges University in Yichang, China, sheds light on a concerning issue – the association between air pollution and the development of new-onset psoriasis. This study, based on data from the U.K. Biobank program, revealed a significant link between exposure to major pollutants and