The House Energy & Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee recently held a hearing to discuss the implementation of the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act. Shocking revelations were made during this hearing, including the testimony of presumably deceased organ donors waking up and crying for help, threats to whistleblowers by organ transplant
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COPD and ILD are debilitating respiratory conditions that impact millions of people worldwide. Severe breathlessness is a common symptom that significantly reduces the quality of life for these patients. In a recent phase III trial, the efficacy of mirtazapine, an inexpensive antidepressant, in alleviating severe breathlessness in COPD and ILD patients was put to the
CAR T-cell therapy has transformed the landscape of cancer treatment, offering hope to patients with refractory hematologic malignancies. However, concerns have been raised regarding the potential risk of developing second primary malignancies (SPMs) associated with this revolutionary therapy. A recent systematic literature review and meta-analysis shed light on this issue, providing valuable insights into the
Young children with obesity have historically faced challenges in achieving significant and sustainable reductions in their body mass index (BMI) through lifestyle intervention alone. However, the phase IIIa SCALE Kids trial has shed light on the potential benefits of adding liraglutide (Saxenda) to the treatment regimen of these children. The trial, led by Claudia Fox,
In a recent study analyzing the effects of perioperative nivolumab on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) recurrence or death in post-surgical patients, significant findings were presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in San Diego. This study compared the outcomes of patients who received perioperative nivolumab and chemotherapy versus those who only received neoadjuvant
Smoking is a serious issue for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, and linking them to smoking cessation clinics can significantly improve quit rates. This was shown in a multicenter trial conducted in Turkey, where nearly 400 smokers were recruited from respiratory clinics. The study revealed that self-reported quit rates at 3
A recent case of bird flu in Missouri has health officials puzzled as the infected patient had no known contact with dairy cows or other animals associated with the ongoing outbreak. This marks the 14th confirmed case of bird flu in the U.S. since March, with another case reported in 2022. The individual tested positive
In Italy, a recent incident involving the No. 1-ranked tennis player, Jannik Sinner, has brought the issue of Trofodermin and its link to doping scandals into the limelight once again. Sinner tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid clostebol after using an over-the-counter spray obtained by his physical trainer in Italy. Despite being cleared of
The news of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s death at the hands of her boyfriend is truly horrifying and shocking. To think that someone would resort to such extreme violence is deeply disturbing. Additionally, the high school shooting in Georgia resulting in four deaths and multiple hospitalizations is yet another tragic reminder of the
The recent findings on the effectiveness of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination among older adults have sparked great interest within the medical community. According to a new study published in JAMA and led by Diya Surie, MD, of the CDC in Atlanta, RSV vaccination has shown promising results in reducing the risk of hospitalization among