The medical field is often seen as a beacon of trust and professionalism, where patients seek solace and healing. However, recent incidents have shed light on disturbing cases involving healthcare professionals that have broken that trust. From alleged false imprisonment to heinous acts committed in medical facilities, these incidents have rocked the medical community and
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that affects many women worldwide. It is characterized by high levels of androgens, such as testosterone, which can lead to a variety of symptoms including hirsutism (excessive hair growth), acne, and irregular menstrual cycles. While combined oral contraceptive pills are often used to manage PCOS symptoms,
Regularly consuming sugar-sweetened beverages has long been associated with various health risks. In a recent prospective cohort study conducted by Xuehong Zhang, MBBS, ScD, and colleagues, the incidence of liver cancer and death from chronic liver disease was examined among nearly 100,000 postmenopausal women. The study found a significant association between the consumption of sugar-sweetened
A large retrospective cohort study conducted by researchers from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, has shed light on the significant risk of overdiagnosis among older women who are screened for breast cancer. According to the study, approximately 31% of breast cancers among women aged 70 to 74 were potentially overdiagnosed. This percentage
In recent years, there has been a growing discussion about the effectiveness of implicit bias training in changing the mindset of individuals with deeply ingrained discriminatory beliefs. While some argue that these courses can have a transformative impact, Marilyn Singleton, MD, a Los Angeles-based anesthesiologist, begs to differ. According to Dr. Singleton, taking a mere
In recent years, cancer treatment has undergone remarkable advancements, transforming what used to be a death sentence into a chronic illness for many patients. Thanks to the development of oral cancer drugs, individuals diagnosed with cancer can now lead normal lives while undergoing treatment. These drugs have become increasingly prevalent, accounting for 25-35% of cancer
Public health investigators have discovered a concerning link between two cases of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections and a sink located in the intensive care unit (ICU) room where both patients had been admitted, albeit four months apart. Megan Cahill, PhD, and her team from the Epidemic Intelligence Service at the CDC and the Idaho Division of
A prospective multinational cohort study was conducted to examine whether COVID-19 infection played a role in the development of type 1 diabetes in children. The study tested over 4,500 adolescents regularly for type 1 diabetes, SARS-CoV-2 infection, and vaccination antibodies from January 2020 to December 2021. The findings suggested that there was no significant difference
U.S. News & World Report recently unveiled its highly anticipated annual “Best Hospitals” rankings, but this year, there was a notable change. The prestigious Honor Roll, which typically features a first-place hospital, no longer ranks hospitals in a specific order. Instead, the hospitals are listed alphabetically. U.S. News explained that while they recognize the value
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have announced the commencement of two long-awaited clinical trials as part of the RECOVER initiative. The first trials, RECOVER-NEURO and RECOVER-VITAL, will focus on studying interventions for long COVID cognitive dysfunction and viral persistence, respectively. Additionally, two more trials, RECOVER-SLEEP and RECOVER-AUTONOMIC, are expected to launch soon. These trials