The cyberattack on the Ascension health system wreaked havoc on its operations across 19 states in the U.S. Patients were left stranded, medical tests were postponed, and online access to patient records was blocked. This incident sheds light on the vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector when it comes to cybersecurity. The attack forced some of
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The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of neurology has been a topic of discussion at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting. Christian Camargo, MD, emphasizes that physicians should not fear the integration of AI technologies, but rather embrace it as a tool to enhance clinician efficiency while prioritizing patient experience and
In recent research, it was reported that three patients developed difficult-to-treat Mycobacterium abscessus infections after receiving embryonic stem cell injections in Mexico in 2022. This alarming situation has brought to light the potential risks associated with unapproved stem cell treatments and the dangers of medical tourism. Two men, one from Colorado and one from Arizona,
The recent investigative reporting by the Wall Street Journal sheds light on the disturbing practices within the healthcare sector. One such report revealed how Steward Health Care System, in a dire financial situation, was manipulated by private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. Instead of investing in the struggling health system, Cerberus orchestrated a deal that
In a recent study, researchers have delved into the phenomenon of some patients with dementia experiencing a brief period of clarity before their death. This unexpected occurrence has puzzled clinicians and researchers alike, as they try to unravel the mysteries of the human brain and its functions. By gaining a deeper understanding of this unique
Renal masses are increasingly being diagnosed due to the widespread use of cross-sectional imaging. Small asymptomatic renal masses, accounting for a majority of new diagnoses, have become a common challenge in urology. Active surveillance has emerged as a key strategy in managing these small renal masses. However, the impact of delaying surgery on the feasibility
Childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) is a real and recognized phenomenon that affects a significant percentage of women postpartum, ranging from 4.6% to 6.3%. Many women share their traumatic birth experiences, but are these stories being acknowledged and addressed by medical providers? The normalization of complications during childbirth might lead some practitioners to overlook the
A recent French trial comparing the efficacy of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and Radical Prostatectomy (RP) as primary treatments for localized prostate cancer has provided interesting insights. The study, led by Pascal Rischmann, MD, PhD, from the Toulouse Academic Hospital, found that HIFU was non-inferior to surgery in terms of salvage treatment-free survival rates after
A Pennsylvania nurse named Heather Pressdee recently received a life sentence after pleading guilty to three counts of murder and other charges. Pressdee, who could have faced a death sentence, will now serve three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. This punishment comes after she admitted to administering lethal or potentially lethal doses
The latest data from the CDC suggests that pregnancy-related deaths in the United States have dropped back to pre-pandemic levels. The numbers show a significant improvement, with 680 women succumbing to pregnancy-related complications in the past year, compared to 817 deaths in 2022 and a staggering 1,205 deaths in 2021. The main reason cited for