The appointment of Dr. Ingrid Skop, an anti-abortion Ob/Gyn, to the Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee has raised eyebrows due to the nature of her activism. The fact that she was chosen over another applicant for a position originally intended for a rural community member is concerning, especially since the committee was meant
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The study conducted by Jie Guo, PhD, and colleagues from the Aging Research Center at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, shed light on the relationship between psychological well-being and the development of mild cognitive impairment in older adults. It was found that there was a significant decline in psychological well-being in the years leading up
A group of pharmacists and technicians at a Walgreens store in Vancouver, Washington have taken steps to join the Pharmacy Guild, according to a statement from the union. This move marks the first instance of Walgreens employees seeking union representation through the Pharmacy Guild, as well as the first group in Washington state to do
The statement made by Farida Ahmad, MPH, from the CDC’s Division of Vital Statistics, emphasizes that despite the drop in COVID-related deaths, the threat of the virus still looms large. It is crucial to not underestimate the ongoing impact of COVID on public health. William Schaffner, MD, warning about the risks of swimming in polluted
Anthony Bing, a 64-year-old Navy veteran, found himself in a precarious situation when his urine tests for alcohol came back positive despite the fact that he had not consumed alcohol in almost a year. This led to his probation being put in jeopardy, potentially resulting in him going to jail. The issue stemmed from the
The recent approval by the FDA of the neffy epinephrine nasal spray, developed by ARS Pharmaceuticals, marks a significant milestone in emergency allergy treatment. This breakthrough product provides a non-injectable alternative for the management of type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in both adult and pediatric patients. The approval of neffy comes as a welcome
The study conducted by Cindy X. Cai, MD, and colleagues from Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine shed light on the correlation between adverse social determinants of health and the severity of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). The retrospective cohort study analyzed 700 patients who underwent primary repair of uncomplicated RRD at a
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to strain hospital resources and capacity, the implementation of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver by CMS has been a game-changer for hospitals and health systems across the country. With over 300 hospitals in 37 states taking advantage of this payment waiver, it is clear that hospital-at-home programs are
When Dr. John J. Pippin was a medical student, the use of live animals for physiology training was the norm. Times have changed, and today, the majority of pediatric residencies in the U.S. and Canada have abandoned the use of animals in training. However, some surgical residencies, including Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), continue
Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee has recently welcomed its first class of 50 students to the newly established Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine. This partnership with the U.S. healthcare giant, HCA Healthcare, marks a significant milestone for the university and the medical field in Tennessee. The incoming class of 2028 at the Thomas