Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a prion disease that affects cervids, such as white-tailed deer, mule deer, and elk. There has been speculation about the zoonotic potential of CWD and its ability to infect humans. Recent research conducted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Rocky Mountain Laboratories sheds light on
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A recent study conducted in China, known as the INTERACT 4 trial, aimed to determine whether bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance would improve stroke outcomes for patients. However, the findings of the study showed that there was no significant improvement in functional outcomes when early systolic blood pressure reduction to 130-140 mm
In a recent report by the CDC, it was revealed that U.S. overdose deaths in 2023 decreased to 107,543, marking a 3% lower figure than the previous year. This is the first decrease in overdose deaths since 2018, highlighting a potential shift in the opioid crisis. Additionally, a federal appeals court ruling stated that health
In a recent case in Washington state, physician Dr. Wei-Hsung Lin faced scrutiny and a $5,000 fine from the state’s medical board for prescribing ivermectin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the board’s censure and reprimands, Dr. Lin’s dedication to his patients’ well-being should be acknowledged, as the patients he treated showed signs of improvement under
The diagnosis and management of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in patients of color poses unique challenges. Patients of Black and Hispanic descent are disproportionately affected by conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, which can potentially mask an ADPKD diagnosis. Hypertension, which is prevalent among Black individuals, can confound the diagnosis of ADPKD, as
A recent study based on national data has revealed alarming statistics regarding the mortality rate of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) hospitalized for ketoacidosis in comparison to those with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study sheds light on the disparities in outcomes between these two groups of patients which could potentially have significant implications
Cyberattacks have become increasingly prevalent across the United States, with the most recent attack targeting the Ascension health system, which operates in 19 states and consists of 140 hospitals. Ambulances were diverted, medical tests were postponed, and online access to patient records was blocked as a result of the attack. This incident sheds light on
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on clinical practice in the field of neurology has been a topic of discussion at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting. Dr. Christian Camargo from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine emphasizes the importance of not fearing the adoption of AI technologies but instead embracing them.
Recent reports have brought to light the dangers associated with stem cell injections, specifically related to Mycobacterium abscessus infections. Three patients developed difficult-to-treat infections after receiving embryonic stem cell injections in Mexico in 2022, highlighting the risks involved in seeking unapproved treatments. Case Studies In a study conducted by researchers, two men from Colorado and
The recent investigative reporting by the Wall Street Journal has shed light on the disturbing financial mismanagement and greed at Steward Health Care System. The report reveals how Steward Health Care System, already struggling financially, was further dragged down by a private equity deal orchestrated by Cerberus Capital Management. Instead of investing in the health