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
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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
Recent data from newborn screening programs have provided revised prevalence estimates of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in the United States. The findings suggest that there are fewer cases of SMA than previously believed, leading to a reevaluation of the disease’s prevalence. According to research conducted by Lisa Belter, MPH, and colleagues from Cure SMA, approximately
The impact of extreme heat goes beyond raising the danger of heat-related illnesses to threatening health by amplifying the side effects of many common medications. For instance, blood pressure pills that reduce fluid in the blood can lead to dehydration. Beta blockers for heart conditions can decrease blood flow to the skin, making individuals less
The recent events that unfolded during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where former President Donald Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt, have left the nation in shock. The incident, where Trump’s ear was seen to be covered in blood as Secret Service agents swiftly intervened, marks a disturbing moment in American political history. The
A recent meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials has shown that the Mediterranean diet can have a positive impact on the cardiometabolic health of children and adolescents. The study, conducted by José Francisco López-Gil, PhD, and colleagues, indicated that interventions following the Mediterranean diet led to improvements in various health markers such as blood pressure, cholesterol
The recent move by a group of 40 hospital-based clinicians at Skagit Valley Hospital and Cascade Valley Hospital in Washington state to file for unionization with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare professionals. These doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners have expressed concerns about