Health

It is fascinating to learn about the phenomenon of some individuals with dementia experiencing a brief period of lucidity before their death. The reasons behind this occurrence are still not fully understood, but it opens up new avenues for research and exploration in the field of neurology. Researchers have highlighted the importance of discussing potential

Delaying surgery for small renal masses has been a topic of debate in the medical community. A recent study presented at the American Urological Association (AUA) annual meeting by Michael Wang, MD, shed light on the feasibility and outcomes of delaying surgery in favor of active surveillance. This large retrospective study aimed to investigate whether

As medical professionals, we often focus on the physical well-being of postpartum patients, checking for pain, bleeding, and overall recovery. However, what often goes unnoticed is the mental health aspect of childbirth. Postpartum PTSD is a real phenomenon, affecting a significant percentage of women after giving birth. The development of PTSD after childbirth is associated

The comparison between High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and Radical Prostatectomy (RP) as primary treatment options for localized prostate cancer has been a subject of interest in the medical field. A recent French trial conducted by Pascal Rischmann, MD, PhD, of Toulouse Academic Hospital, revealed some intriguing findings that shed light on the efficacy and outcomes

In a shocking turn of events, 41-year-old nurse Heather Pressdee from Pennsylvania received a life sentence after pleading guilty to three counts of murder and other charges related to administering lethal doses of insulin to more than 20 patients at skilled nursing facilities. Despite the potential of facing a death sentence, Pressdee agreed to serve

The recent government data released by the CDC indicates a drop in pregnancy-related deaths in the United States, reaching levels similar to those seen before the COVID-19 pandemic. The data reveals that in 2022, 680 women died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, a significant decrease from the peak of 1,205 deaths recorded in 2021.

The recent implementation of new Medicaid rules has sparked a wave of discontent among House Republicans, who are concerned about the implications of these rules on long-term care facilities and home care workers. The rules, which mandate minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes and higher pay for home care workers, have been met with skepticism

A recent cross-sectional study conducted by Jennifer Flythe, MD, MPH, and colleagues from the University of North Carolina Kidney Center revealed alarming trends in the prescribing practices of QT-prolonging medications with known torsades de pointes (TdP) risk to older dialysis-dependent patients. The study found that a significant percentage of Medicare patients with kidney failure receiving

The study conducted by Hongying Daisy Dai, PhD, and colleagues at the University of Nebraska Medical Center revealed alarming findings regarding the impact of vaping on teens. The researchers found that teens who engaged in more frequent vaping had significantly higher levels of urine lead and uranium. In fact, frequent vapers were shown to have

Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as significant factors affecting the mortality risk among cancer survivors. A retrospective longitudinal study conducted over a period of 10 years revealed that individuals with higher levels of loneliness, as measured by the UCLA Loneliness Scale, were more likely to face a higher risk of mortality. The study