Recently, Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse passed legislation that penalizes adults who assist minors in receiving gender-affirming care without parental consent. This bill, which is the first of its kind, is part of a series of anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been enacted in Tennessee since 2015. These laws have sparked controversy and criticism from various groups, including
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In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and medical students, are not exempt from its influence. The rise of platforms like X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn has provided a new avenue for healthcare professionals to share their experiences, challenges, and successes
A recent study conducted by Chinese researchers has shown promising results in the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic cancers. The innovative approach combines sequential CD7 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy with haploidentical hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) and does not involve graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis. The findings suggest that this strategy could
The study conducted by Shima Moein and her colleagues revealed that taste dysfunction typically resolved within a year after being exposed to COVID-19. However, smell loss persisted in a significant number of individuals. The research highlighted that 30.3% of people with prior COVID-19 experienced olfactory dysfunction, compared to only 21% of those who had never
The recent news of Dr. Marsha Certain, an interventional cardiologist from Georgia, being killed in an apparent murder-suicide is truly tragic. The loss of such a dedicated healthcare provider is a great loss to the medical community and her patients. The circumstances surrounding her death highlight the importance of mental health support for healthcare professionals.
The New England Journal of Medicine has come under fire for cutting off certain publications from advanced access to its embargoed journal articles. This decision has sparked criticism from medical news publications expert, Ivan Oransky, MD, who compared it to a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy. This move has raised questions about transparency and equal
Living in a society where the constant influx of bad news can overshadow important trends, it is crucial to shed light on the issue of negligent care of dependent persons. With a rising number of individuals caring for dependents such as children, elderly individuals, or those with disabilities, cases of abuse and neglect are on
The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has recently announced a change in its policy regarding embargoed access to its journal articles. According to Dawn Peters, director of strategic communications & media relations at NEJM Group, news outlets targeting physician readers will no longer have access to embargoed articles. This decision has caused some controversy
A groundbreaking treatment candidate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has shown promising results in the phase IIb PARADIGM trial. PrimeC, a unique formulation of the FDA-approved drugs ciprofloxacin and celecoxib, demonstrated positive safety outcomes and potential efficacy in ALS patients. The trial, presented by Dr. Merit Cudkowicz of Massachusetts General Hospital at the American Academy
The use of antipsychotics in dementia patients has long been a topic of concern due to the potential risks associated with these medications. A recent population-based cohort study from the U.K. revealed that the risks may be even greater than previously acknowledged. The analysis, which included more than 170,000 adults with dementia, found that those