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British women who experience reproductive factors such as late menarche or early menopause may face an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints. Recent research conducted by Hai-Feng Pan, MD, and colleagues at Anhui Medical University in China explored the association between these reproductive factors and the

The leaders of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have recently expressed concerns about the nation being at a “dangerous tipping point” due to declines in vaccination rates. They warn that this decline could result in thousands of excess deaths this season from vaccine-preventable illnesses. This alarming statement highlights the urgent need to address the

Over the past decade, the field of obstetrics and gynecology has undergone significant changes. Recognizing the need for a different approach, AnnaMarie Connolly, MD, chief of education and academic affairs at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, highlights the importance of adapting the application process for ob/gyn residency programs. The shift in the application

The FDA recently approved a groundbreaking plan that will allow the state of Florida to directly import drugs from Canada. This move is expected to significantly lower the cost of prescription drugs for American consumers. The FDA stated that it may authorize importation proposals that reduce costs without compromising public health and safety. Florida’s proposal,

The tissues provided in hospitals have long been a topic of discontent among both patients and healthcare professionals. Dr. Amy Ho, an emergency medicine physician, recently took to social media to voice her frustration, wondering why hospitals seemingly always have the absolute worst tissues. While this may seem like a trivial complaint, it reflects a

Cooking with biomass fuel has been a longstanding practice in low-resource settings, but its association with household air pollution and adverse health outcomes has raised concerns. In an effort to explore the effects of biomass fuel on infant growth and pneumonia rates, a randomized controlled trial called the HAPIN trial was conducted. The results of

The transition from intravenous (IV) to oral antibiotics in hospitalized patients with gram-negative bloodstream infections is a critical step in their treatment. However, a retrospective cohort study conducted by Anurag Malani, MD, and colleagues revealed that fewer than half of these patients were transitioned by day 7. The study, which included over 4,500 patients across

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition with significant morbidity and mortality rates. A recent retrospective analysis of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) Consortium Registry shed light on the outcomes and risk factors associated with high-risk PE. The study, conducted by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, revealed

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for the treatment of mental health disorders. Research studies have demonstrated promising results, showing the efficacy of psychedelic substances such as DMT, psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine in alleviating symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mood disorders. These

In early 2023, physicians began to raise concerns about a dangerous contaminant called xylazine that was being mixed with fentanyl, a potent opioid sold on the streets. Xylazine, commonly used as a veterinary tranquilizer, was being added to fentanyl to enhance its effects and prolong its high. The introduction of xylazine into the illicit drug