The recent ruling by the Minnesota Court of Appeals has put a spotlight on the issue of pharmacists refusing to provide emergency contraceptives based on personal beliefs. The case involves pharmacist George Badeaux, who declined to fill a prescription for emergency contraception for a customer, citing religious reasons. This decision was deemed as discriminatory by
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The latest CDC health advisory has raised concerns about the surge in invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease cases, with the highest annual number reported since 2014. The predominant strain responsible for this increase is Sequence Type (ST) 1466 of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y. What makes this outbreak particularly alarming is the fact that a significant
The recent approval of vadadustat (Vafseo) by the FDA for the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related anemia in adults on dialysis has sparked mixed reactions within the medical community. This decision comes after Akebia Therapeutics’ second attempt at gaining approval for this indication, following an initial rejection due to concerns about the drug’s benefit-risk
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) has raised concerns regarding the FDA’s lack of inspection in Elon Musk’s Neuralink facility, despite previous violations. This raises important questions about the thoroughness of FDA oversight in ensuring the safety and compliance of medical devices. The suggestion of using “Be kind to bats” as a slogan for preventing pandemics brings
A Mendelian randomization study has recently challenged the longstanding belief that red and processed meats can directly cause cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. This study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, provides a fresh perspective on the impact of dietary choices on heart health. The American Heart Association has shown its backing
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
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
In the realm of healthcare, the term “problems in living” encompasses a wide range of difficulties that individuals may encounter in their day-to-day lives. These challenges can manifest in various forms, such as psychological, emotional, social, or practical issues, and have a profound impact on a person’s overall well-being and quality of life. From relationship
Recent research conducted by Elena Frank, PhD, from the Michigan Neuroscience Institute at the University of Michigan, along with her colleagues, has revealed a positive trend regarding the rates of sexual harassment and gender harassment among medical interns during their first year of training. The study, which included over 4,000 participants, showed a decrease in
Healthcare providers in California, like optometrist Hunter Morgan, have faced significant challenges when it comes to treating Medicaid patients. Although there are approximately 15 million people covered by California’s Medicaid program, also known as Medi-Cal, the rates paid to doctors have not kept up with the increasing cost of providing care. This has led to