A prospective cohort study conducted in Michigan hospitals revealed that approximately one in eight adults admitted for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) received an inappropriate diagnosis. The study, led by Ashwin Gupta, MD, identified that 12% of the 17,000 patients treated for CAP did not meet the established criteria for the condition. Inappropriately diagnosed cases were found
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun’s announcement of stepping down at the end of 2024 marks a significant shift in leadership for the embattled aerospace giant. Along with Calhoun, Larry Kellner, the chairman of the board, will also be resigning and not standing for reelection at Boeing’s upcoming annual meeting in May. This management shake-up comes at
Donald Trump is embroiled in legal battles in New York, with charges of falsifying business records in an attempt to silence women who claim to have had affairs with him. Trump has labeled the case as a witch hunt, dismissing it as a hoax. The trial date for this hush money case has been postponed
LSU coach Kim Mulkey remained resolute in her commitment to not let outside distractions interfere with her team’s performance in the women’s NCAA tournament. The Tigers managed to secure an impressive victory against Middle Tennessee despite the looming threat of negative media attention. Led by Angel Reese’s 20 points and 11 rebounds, along with Flau’jae
Metal detecting has always been a popular hobby for those looking to unearth hidden treasures buried beneath the soil. Recently, a metal detectorist in England struck gold – quite literally. Richard Brock, a dedicated treasure hunter, found what could be the biggest gold nugget ever discovered in the country, valued at an estimated £30,000 or
The Asia-Pacific private equity landscape experienced a significant shift in 2023, with the total value of deals falling to its lowest point since 2014. This decline was attributed to a combination of factors, including slowing growth, high interest rates, and volatile public markets. Despite this overall decrease, Japan emerged as an outlier, with deal value
According to Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH from Stanford University, one of the real risks in modern medicine is the misuse of ketamine for off-label purposes. This is a serious issue that can lead to harmful consequences for patients who are not properly monitored or guided in their ketamine treatment. The Gender Pay Gap in
Pope Francis made a surprising decision to forego his homily during the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, causing speculation about his health. Known for his struggles with bad knees and respiratory issues, the 87-year-old pontiff chose not to take part in the typical procession of cardinals around the obelisk. Instead, he blessed the
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer expressed his belief that it is “possible” for the Supreme Court to one day overrule its 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, which resulted in the overturning of Roe v. Wade. This statement indicates a willingness to consider the potential for change in the Court’s previous rulings,
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated on Sunday as Russia launched 57 missiles and drones on various regions of Ukraine. Kyiv and the western Ukrainian region of Lviv were among the targets, with reports indicating that one of Russia’s cruise missiles briefly violated Polish airspace during the attacks. Ukraine’s air force managed to intercept