Two nationally representative surveys conducted in Australia reveal that doctors may be more neurotic than both patients and the general population. The surveys also compared the “Big Five” personality traits of doctors with those of patients and the general population. It was found that doctors were significantly more agreeable, conscientious, and extroverted than both the
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The FDA has issued a safety communication, warning against the improper marketing of amniotic fluid eye drops for the treatment of dry eye disease. The communication links to earlier letters to two manufacturers – makers of Regener-Eyes and StimulEyes – warning that the products would need an approved Biologics License Application (BLA) to stay on
A recent study has found that the prevalence of stroke has remained stable among community-dwelling adults in the United States between 1999 and 2018. However, there has been a slight increase in self-reported stroke cases among men. The findings were based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and were published
The preview of the annual list of the best medical schools by US News & World Report has been removed from the outlet’s website, more than a week after it was released. The removal comes amid a continued delay in the release of the complete and final list, and as some top medical schools have
In the past, primary care practices had crash carts that contained medications and equipment for advanced resuscitation in case of a medical emergency. However, the infrequency of such events made these carts unnecessary and they eventually became obsolete. Although patients in ambulatory primary care practices may require emergency care, having the capacity for advanced medical
An investigational drug called LX9211 could be the first-in-class treatment for post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), a type of neuropathic pain that can occur after shingles. According to researcher Anand Patel, MD, of Conquest Research in Florida, the drug inhibits adapter protein 2-associated kinase-1 (AAK1), which is known to cause neuropathic pain. The drug performed well in
Medtronic announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its MiniMed insulin pump system. The MiniMed 780G system is intended for individuals with type 1 diabetes who are over the age of seven. The new system uses the Guardian 4 sensor with SmartGuard technology, which allows it to detect meals and subsequently
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a prevalent medical condition that can be treated with evidence-based practices. However, stigma remains a significant barrier to patients receiving the care they need. Primary care physicians must provide a welcoming and judgment-free space for patients to discuss their substance use. Normalizing discussions about alcohol use and shifting the physician-patient
In California, a pilot program has been established to screen for COVID-19 in schools by using scent-trained medical alert dogs. The program was designed to provide an alternative screening method for schools since at-home tests weren’t yet available and antigen testing in schools was time-intensive and used a lot of resources. The program reported an