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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

The field of medicine constantly presents us with fascinating, yet concerning, realities. From issues surrounding opioid treatment and trafficking to questionable medical practices, the healthcare landscape is riddled with challenges. In this article, we delve into some profound quotes by medical professionals that shed light on these pressing concerns. By critically analyzing their statements, we

Lawmakers convened on Thursday for a hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, which quickly turned contentious as they debated the safety and efficacy of gender-affirming care in minors. Republicans criticized the practice, describing it as “mutilation,” while Democrats argued that such care is both safe and effective, citing support

A recent cohort study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Francisco reveals a serious problem in the detection of albuminuria among patients at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the United States. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed electronic health records of nearly 200,000 patients with hypertension or diabetes.

A recent study comparing surgery and radiation therapy (RT) as treatment options for oropharyngeal cancer found advantages and disadvantages for both approaches. However, the study ultimately concluded that surgery appeared to be the better choice. The study, presented at the American Head & Neck Society (AHNS) annual meeting by Dr. Dev Amin and colleagues from

The FDA has announced the full approval of Lecanemab (Leqembi) as the first Alzheimer’s treatment that specifically targets the disease process. Teresa Buracchio, MD, acting director of the Office of Neuroscience in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, describes this development as a significant milestone in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The approval

Observational data has demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), in plasma levels can be linked to slower disease progression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients. According to Kjetil Bjornevik, MD, PhD, from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, ALS patients with high levels of ALA had a 50%

According to the phase III MAESTRO-NASH trial, the investigational agent resmetirom has demonstrated positive results in treating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The study found that the drug resolved liver biopsy findings in NASH more often than the placebo. While only 10% of the placebo patients achieved resolution of inflammation, ballooning, and disease activity, the rate was