The recent case of a Seattle-area plastic surgery provider accused of threatening patients over negative reviews and posting fake positive ones has shed light on the unethical practices that can occur within the cosmetic surgery industry. The lawsuit brought forth by Attorney General Bob Ferguson in December 2022 against Allure Esthetic and owner Javad Sajan,
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The suspicious death of Carrissa Stevenson, a young nurse from Ohio, is currently under investigation. Her fiance reported that she was intoxicated the night before and had fallen down the stairs multiple times. This case raises questions about the responsibility of healthcare professionals to prioritize their own health and safety. The recent acquittal of Canadian
The recent surge in fecal bacteria levels at numerous beaches across the U.S. is a cause for concern. This could pose significant health risks to beachgoers and lead to closures, impacting the local economy and public health. Additionally, the investigation into Teva Pharmaceuticals by the FTC highlights the ethical concerns surrounding the company’s refusal to
A recent multisite retrospective cohort study conducted by Elyse Kharbanda, MD, MPH, and colleagues at the HealthPartners Institute in Bloomington, Minnesota, found that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during the first trimester of pregnancy did not lead to an increased risk of major structural birth defects. The study revealed that major structural birth defects occurred
Sabin Dang, MD, from the Retina Institute in Missouri, expressed frustration over the long waits for insurers to respond to prior authorization requests in ophthalmology. He highlighted the inefficiencies in the current system that not only waste time but also impact patient care. Pieter Cohen, MD, of Cambridge Health Alliance in Massachusetts, challenged the traditional
The dangers of social media on mental health have been well-documented, with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently highlighting the risks in a New York Times op-ed. However, the specific challenges faced by Black teen girls due to the intersection of racism and sexism are often overlooked in these discussions. Anthropologist Philomena Essed’s concept of “gendered
The recent healthcare fraud crackdown led by the Justice Department has uncovered a series of fraudulent schemes across the U.S., totaling more than $2.7 billion in false claims. Nearly 200 people, including doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals, have been charged in what Attorney General Merrick Garland described as a wide-reaching effort to hold
The recent FDA approval of the first point-of-care test for hepatitis C virus (HCV) marks a significant milestone in the fight against this infectious disease. The Xpert HCV test and GeneXpert Xpress System have been granted marketing authorization, allowing at-risk adults to be rapidly diagnosed and immediately connected to care if needed. This innovative test
The study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting delved into the tumor immune microenvironments of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) at both the primary and metastatic sites. The objective was to explore how the immune composition could potentially influence the effectiveness of checkpoint inhibitors in treating TNBC. Yuan Yuan, MD, PhD, who
As a physician, it is important to encourage patients to adopt an attitude of gratitude for any progress they make in their health journey, regardless of the size. The concept of “Dayenu” teaches us to celebrate small victories, which can contribute to patient satisfaction and overall mental well-being. By appreciating the small steps and improvements