In a recent analysis of hospital websites, it was discovered that nearly all hospital websites transferred user information to third parties, yet almost one-third of these websites did not have a privacy policy in place. This is a concerning finding, as privacy policies are essential for informing users about how their data is being collected,
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A recent pilot study conducted in San Diego showcased the safety and efficacy of a preoperative combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy for patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. The neoadjuvant treatment involved modified FOLFIRINOX (5-fluorouracil with leucovorin, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin) along with nivolumab (Opdivo) and yielded promising results. The median progression-free survival was 21.9 months,
In a recent retrospective study conducted at the University of Illinois at Chicago, researchers found a significant association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in hospitalized veterans with COVID-19. The study also revealed that booster vaccination played a crucial role in reducing the risk of NIV use in these
The relationship between maternal smoking during pregnancy and wheeze in offspring has long been established, with smoking exposure in utero posing a risk factor for poor respiratory function later in life. A recent secondary analysis of clinical trial data conducted by Cindy McEvoy, MD, MCR, and colleagues at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland
I grew up in a majority immigrant community in Baltimore, where toxic pollution and diesel fumes were a part of daily life. Breathing in these harmful emissions was the norm, and the smell of pollution was more familiar to us than the scent of clean air. Today, as a pulmonologist, I see firsthand the impact
Prostate cancer screening has long been a controversial topic in the medical community, with concerns about overdiagnosis and overtreatment. However, a recent study conducted in Finland, known as the ProScreen trial, has shown promising results in improving the specificity of screening for high-grade prostate cancer while reducing the detection of low-grade disease. The ProScreen trial
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning for clinicians and health departments to be vigilant regarding potential infections with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus, also known as bird flu. This warning comes after a farmworker on a commercial dairy farm in Texas was reported to have been
Dr. Yue “Emily” Yu of California is facing serious allegations of poisoning her husband with Drano. This shocking case has taken a disturbing turn as new accusations have surfaced, suggesting that Dr. Yu may have coached her children to lie about their father’s condition. The details of this case are not only concerning but also
In recent months, public health officials in Tokyo have issued a warning about the increasing number of invasive group A Streptococcus infections, including cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). This alarming trend raises significant questions about the epidemiology of this severe infection. STSS is defined as a group A streptococcal infection that leads to
A man was recently taken into custody after assaulting staff and damaging property with a chainsaw at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, leaving many individuals shocked and concerned about the safety of healthcare workers. Concerns over Havana Syndrome Symptoms Following last year’s NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, a senior Defense Department official