Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) has raised concerns about the FDA overlooking possible animal testing violations by Elon Musk’s Neuralink, allowing the company to proceed with human implantation without a thorough facility inspection. This highlights a concerning lack of regulatory oversight in the healthcare industry, where the safety of patients should be of utmost importance. Mount
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A recent study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has posed a significant challenge to the prevailing belief that red and processed meats are directly linked to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. This Mendelian randomization study has raised questions about the traditional assumptions regarding the impact of certain dietary factors on heart
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common condition that affects many hospitalized adults. However, a recent cohort study conducted in Michigan hospitals revealed that approximately 12% of the more than 17,000 patients diagnosed with CAP received an inappropriate diagnosis. This inappropriate diagnosis was determined based on criteria such as lack of radiographic evidence, insufficient pneumonia signs
Medical professionals, such as Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH from Stanford University, are raising concerns about the risks associated with off-label ketamine use. Dr. Das compares the risk to a “bad trip,” highlighting the potential dangers that patients may face when using this medication without proper guidance or supervision. Shikha Jain, MD, of the University
“Problems in living” encompass a wide array of challenges individuals may face in navigating their daily lives. These difficulties can span from psychological and emotional issues to social and practical hurdles, all of which can significantly impact a person’s well-being and overall quality of life. For instance, relationship problems, financial hardships, occupational stress, and social
A recent cohort study of over 4,000 trainees has revealed a decrease in rates of sexual harassment and gender harassment during intern year. The survey conducted during the last month of internship showed a reduction in sexual harassment rates from 62.8% in 2017 to 54.6% in 2023, as well as a decrease in gender harassment
A recent incident at a London Clinic involving the attempted unauthorized access of Kate Middleton’s private medical records has brought up questions regarding patient privacy and security protocols within healthcare facilities. This breach of confidentiality raises concerns about the protection of sensitive information and the importance of strict measures to prevent unauthorized access. Contraception Access
The FDA has recently approved the innovative twiist automated insulin delivery system developed by Sequel Med Tech. This system, powered by Tidepool, is a breakthrough for patients aged 6 and older with type 1 diabetes. What sets this system apart is its ability to directly measure the volume and flow of insulin delivered with every
The recent approval by the FDA of atidarsagene autotemcel (arsa-cel; Lenmeldy) marks a significant milestone in the treatment of children with metachromatic leukodystrophy. This gene therapy is a one-time single-dose infusion made from a patient’s hematopoietic stem cells that have been modified to include functional copies of the ARSA gene. The purpose of this therapy
A recent early-phase trial has revealed an “exciting” response rate among patients with heavily pretreated, platinum-resistant advanced ovarian cancer who were treated with raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd). The trial showed promising outcomes, with one complete response and 17 partial responses among 37 evaluable patients who received R-DXd, an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) directed against cadherin 6