The notion of implicit bias training has become a focal point in discussions about combatting racism in various fields, including medicine. Marilyn Singleton, MD, an anesthesiologist, dismisses the efficacy of such training, asserting that it is futile in changing the mindset of deeply prejudiced individuals. While it may be argued that dippy courses alone cannot
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In today’s world, cancer is no longer the death sentence it once was. Thanks to advancements in cancer treatment, patients can now lead relatively normal lives while undergoing therapy. Oral cancer drugs have played a significant role in this progress, allowing patients to maintain their routines and quality of life. However, the increasing dominance of
Public health investigators have identified a link between two cases of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections in hospitalized patients and a sink in the intensive care unit (ICU) room where both patients had stayed. The patients had spent approximately one month in the ICU, were on mechanical ventilation, and developed carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CP-CRPA) infections. The
In the fast-paced world of medical advancements and legal disputes, several noteworthy developments have emerged. From a new breath test for detecting SARS-CoV-2 to lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, here are the latest headlines in the medical field. Researchers have successfully developed a revolutionary breath test that can detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible