Anthony Bridges, a man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer 6 years ago, has been very vocal about his experience ever since. He immediately shared the news with his Facebook friends and now works to encourage other men to speak with their doctors about getting screened. However, not everyone is as forthcoming, whether it be
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A recent ruling by the Minnesota Court of Appeals has sparked discussions around discrimination based on personal beliefs in the healthcare industry. The case involved pharmacist George Badeaux, who refused to provide emergency contraceptives to a customer due to his personal beliefs. This decision was deemed as business discrimination by a three-judge panel, highlighting the
The recent surge in cases of invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease in the United States has raised concerns among healthcare professionals. Of particular concern is the emergence of sequence type (ST) 1466, a strain of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y, which is responsible for the majority of cases reported in 2024. Clinicians should pay special attention
The recent approval of vadadustat (Vafseo) by the FDA for chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related anemia in adults on dialysis marks a significant milestone in the treatment of this condition. This oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase (HIF-PH) inhibitor provides an additional therapeutic option for patients who have been on dialysis for at least 3 months. However,
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
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