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.
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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
Viltolarsen (Viltepso) has shown promise in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in boys and men, as evidenced by the results of the open-label, phase II Galactic53 trial. The therapy, which involves exon skipping, demonstrated favorable safety profiles and potential clinical benefits in pulmonary function among participants, as reported during a late-breaking poster session
Dallas anesthesiologist Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr., MD, made headlines after being convicted for a tragic incident involving the injection of a nerve-blocking agent and other drugs into IV bags. This reckless act led to a coworker’s death and multiple cardiac emergencies among patients, bringing to light the serious consequences of medical malpractice. In a separate
The world of healthcare is constantly evolving, with new challenges and advancements shaping the landscape. Healthcare professionals from various fields have recently shared their critical statements on different aspects of the industry, shedding light on issues that impact patient care and medical practice. Despite the emergence of newer, highly effective cholesterol-lowering drugs, experts like Christie
In the world of medicine, there are certain cases that leave even the most seasoned professionals scratching their heads. One such case involves a healthy 28-year-old woman who presented with a gradually expanding mass in the inside corner of her left eye. Dr. Grégoire Van Acker and his colleagues at Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc in Brussels