A recent study of national data has revealed alarming disparities in mortality rates between patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The study, conducted by Dr. Shellsea Portillo Canales of St. Louis University Hospital, found that the mortality rate for T2D patients with DKA
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A recent cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. highlighted the vulnerabilities of healthcare systems to ransomware attacks. This attack forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, delayed medical tests for patients, and blocked online access to patient records. The disruption caused by such attacks can have
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in the health space, particularly in the field of neurology. It is essential for physicians not to fear the adoption of AI technologies but instead embrace them. The adoption of AI should prioritize enhancing clinician efficiency while focusing on improving patient experience and accessibility. AI is not
Receiving stem cell injections for various medical conditions has become an increasingly popular treatment option in recent years. However, with this rise in popularity comes a number of risks and potential complications, as highlighted in a recent case study involving three patients who developed difficult-to-treat Mycobacterium abscessus infections after receiving embryonic stem cell injections in
The investigative reporting by the Wall Street Journal shed light on the troubling practices of Steward Health Care System. The decision to secure a $400 million cash infusion from Steward’s landlord, Medical Properties Trust, instead of investing directly in the struggling health system raises serious ethical questions. The involvement of Cerberus Capital Management in selling
One intriguing aspect of dementia that has puzzled clinicians and researchers alike is the phenomenon of brief lucid periods experienced by some patients just before death. This unique occurrence has prompted a closer examination of the underlying mechanisms at play in the brain of individuals with dementia. Recent research has shed light on the role
Recent research presented at the American Urological Association (AUA) annual meeting by Michael Wang, MD, highlights the feasibility and outcomes of delaying surgery for small renal masses in favor of surveillance. The study aimed to determine if delaying intervention had any adverse effects on subsequent nephron-sparing interventions. Wang’s findings challenge traditional beliefs regarding the immediate
Childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) is a serious and often overlooked issue affecting a significant percentage of women postpartum. The development of PTSD after childbirth is a recognized phenomenon, with statistics showing that 4.6% to 6.3% of women experience this condition. The negative outcomes associated with CB-PTSD highlight the importance of addressing this issue early
A recent French trial compared the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and radical prostatectomy (RP) as primary treatments for localized prostate cancer. The study, conducted by Pascal Rischmann, MD, PhD, of Toulouse Academic Hospital, found that at a follow-up of 30 months, patients treated with HIFU had a significantly higher salvage treatment-free survival rate
Heather Pressdee, a Pennsylvania nurse, shocked the nation when it was revealed that she had purposely administered lethal doses of insulin to more than 20 patients at skilled nursing facilities. This heinous act resulted in the death of 17 individuals, leading to an investigation that ultimately resulted in Pressdee pleading guilty to three counts of