Recently, the Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The committee, established to investigate maternal deaths and near-misses, faced criticism for appointing an anti-abortion activist physician, Dr. Ingrid Skop, to a position initially designated for a rural community member. This decision raised eyebrows as Dr. Skop has a
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In a recent study conducted on older adults in the Chicago area, it was found that psychological well-being diminished before the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment. This decline in well-being was noted in various components such as purpose in life and personal growth. Interestingly, after the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, positive relationships with others
A group of pharmacists and technicians at a Walgreens store in Vancouver, Washington, are in the process of seeking an election to join the Pharmacy Guild, a new national union. This move marks the first set of Walgreens employees in the state of Washington to file to join the Pharmacy Guild. The union has emphasized
Farida Ahmad, MPH, from the CDC’s Division of Vital Statistics at the National Center for Health Statistics in Maryland, brings attention to the fact that COVID’s drop on the list of leading causes of death does not indicate that the battle against the virus is over. It is important to remain vigilant and continue to
Anthony Bing found himself in a nightmare scenario when his urine tests for alcohol came back positive five times in a row, despite him abstaining from alcohol for almost a year. This false-positive result threatened his probation and his freedom, putting him at risk of going to jail. Bing, a Navy veteran, had a history
The recent FDA approval of neffy epinephrine nasal spray marks a significant milestone in the field of allergy treatment. This non-injectable emergency treatment offers a convenient and user-friendly alternative to traditional injectable epinephrine products. With the ability to be administered through a single-dose nasal spray, neffy provides a much-needed option for individuals who may fear
The link between adverse social determinants of health and severe rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) has been highlighted in a retrospective cohort study. According to the study, patients with higher levels of socioeconomic disadvantage, as indicated by an increase in the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), were more likely to present with worse visual acuity and fovea-involving
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver, allowing hospitals to provide hospital-level care to patients in their homes. Over 300 hospitals in 37 states have taken advantage of this waiver, resulting in numerous benefits for patients, families, and healthcare providers.
The use of live animals in medical training has been a longstanding practice in many institutions, despite growing concerns over its ethical implications. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has been at the forefront of advocating for the end of this practice, citing the availability of alternative training methods that do not involve animal
The recent establishment of a new medical school in partnership with U.S. healthcare giant HCA Healthcare marks a significant milestone in medical education. The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, has welcomed its first class of 50 students, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in the field of