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
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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
Intermittent calorie restriction has been shown to improve executive function and memory measures in cognitively intact older adults, according to an exploratory pilot study. This study compared the effects of a 5:2 intermittent fasting plan versus a “healthy living” diet on brain health in overweight, cognitively normal older adults with insulin resistance. The findings from
The FDA committee advisors recently voted on the efficacy of an investigative treatment for an ultra-rare and fatal neurovisceral genetic disorder known as Niemann-Pick disease type C. Despite some lingering concerns, the majority of the Genetic Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee members expressed their support for arimoclomol, with an 11-5 vote in favor of recommending approval
The recent approval by the FDA of afamitresgene autoleucel (afami-cel, Tecelra) for the treatment of advanced synovial sarcoma marks a significant milestone in cancer therapy. This autologous T-cell immunotherapy offers new hope for adults with unresectable or metastatic synovial sarcoma who have previously undergone chemotherapy. The unique mechanism of action of afami-cel, which utilizes the
The relationship between exposure to non-essential and essential metals and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality has been a topic of growing interest. The largest epidemiological study on this topic, the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA), revealed significant associations between individual urinary metals and incident events over a 17-year period. When comparing
One of the biggest challenges facing healthcare professionals in 2025 is the proposed Medicare fee schedule released by CMS. The Medicare “conversion factor” (CF) that is used to calculate payment rates for services and procedures is at an all-time low. The last time such a low CF was seen was back in 1993. This significant
In a groundbreaking move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently approved a proposal by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s administration to provide financial incentives to hospitals in the state. The proposal aims to encourage hospitals to eliminate medical debt for low- and middle-income patients and implement policies to prevent future liabilities. This