According to Barbara Redman, PhD, MBE from New York University School of Medicine, authors should have no excuse for not disclosing conflicts of interest, as the information is readily available in the Open Payments database. However, there is a need for more rigorous enforcement and accountability in this area to ensure transparency and trustworthiness in
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Becky Litvintchouk found herself struggling to manage tasks due to her ADHD, but she turned to artificial intelligence (AI) for assistance. The app Claude helped her with contracts for her business and created business plans based on her goals. Litvintchouk believes that AI has been instrumental in her success, highlighting the potential benefits of AI
Recent news about former “Saturday Night Live” alum Victoria Jackson’s inoperable cancer diagnosis serves as a reminder of the challenges individuals face when dealing with such a difficult diagnosis. Despite revealing her breast cancer diagnosis back in 2016, Jackson now faces a new battle at the age of 65. This news highlights the importance of
The study conducted by Nicole Wright, PhD, MPH, and colleagues shed light on the prevalence of fractures in postmenopausal women from different racial backgrounds. While white women showed the highest rates of fractures, it was intriguing to note that other racial groups were not far behind. Black, Pacific Islander, Asian, and multiracial women exhibited significantly
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
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