Cardiothoracic ICU nurse Alexis Smith, also known as Miss Kansas 2024, gained attention on social media for her advocacy for healthy relationships. It is inspiring to see a healthcare professional using their platform to bring awareness to important issues beyond their medical expertise. By calling out her alleged abuser on the pageant stage, Smith showed
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Anxiety has long been linked to a variety of health issues, and a recent study has found a significant connection between persistent anxiety and the risk of all-cause dementia in older adults. The study, conducted by Kay Khaing, MMed, of the University of Newcastle, Australia, and her colleagues, sheds light on the potential dangers of
As the news of a software update glitch causing havoc on computer systems spread, healthcare institutions were forced to resort to downtime procedures. This meant going back to the basics of patient care – using handwritten notes, manual insurance information, verbal communication, and paper prescriptions. It highlighted the overreliance on technology in the healthcare industry.
In the realm of healthcare, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions has sparked an intriguing debate – will AI eventually replace your doctor? While AI demonstrates superior diagnostic accuracy, bedside manner, and test-taking abilities compared to physicians, it still faces significant trust, human-relational, and oversight barriers that position it as more of a companion
Healthcare professionals often have unique and valuable perspectives on various medical topics. Whether it’s discussing long-lasting effects of illnesses like long COVID or rare allergies such as coconut allergies, experts in the field offer insights that can be enlightening and informative. The Importance of Military Training Former President Theodore Roosevelt’s reliance on his military training
Recent research has suggested that the class of diabetes medications known as sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors may provide greater protection against diabetic retinopathy compared to other hypoglycemic agents. However, a critical analysis of a large commercial database raises questions about the implications of these findings and the potential limitations of the study. The
During his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Donald Trump made some bold claims about finding cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. Promising to unleash the power of American innovation, Trump assured the audience that major breakthroughs were on the horizon. These promises highlighted an ambitious agenda that aimed to tackle
The rise of Sen. J.D. Vance as the Republican vice-presidential candidate has brought his hometown of Middletown, Ohio into the spotlight. Vance did not hold back in his speech at the Republican National Convention, blaming policies supported by then-senator Biden for the decline of his beloved small town. He harshly criticized Biden for backing poor
Amidst discussions about safety and security at the recent Republican National Convention, the harrowing impact of the opioid epidemic and the failures in border control were brought to the forefront. Heart-wrenching stories like that of Anne Fundner, a mother who lost her 15-year-old son to fentanyl in California, shed light on the devastating consequences of
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects millions of people worldwide, but what if I told you that the air we breathe could be exacerbating this condition? A new study conducted in Great Britain has identified a link between exposure to four major pollutants and an increased risk of developing psoriasis. This study