Despite advancements in access to newer cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as highly effective medications, the frustration surrounding the prior authorization process persists. Physicians like Christie Ballantyne, MD, from Baylor College of Medicine, express the sentiment that dealing with the bureaucratic hurdles of prior authorization remains a significant obstacle in providing optimal care for patients. This highlights
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The aftermath of the tragic Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017 has left a lasting impact on the survivors and the families of the victims. As the investigation into the attack unfolded, it became clear that there were missed opportunities to prevent the bombing, which claimed the lives of 22 people and injured hundreds more.
UFC 300 is set to showcase what is being called the greatest card ever assembled, with a main event featuring Alex Pereira defending his light heavyweight title against Jamahal Hill. Pereira, with an impressive record of 9-1 and 7 KO wins in his past 10 fights, faces off against Hill, who holds a record of
The recent attacks launched by Iran against Israel have caused a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. This development has raised concerns about the possibility of a regional war breaking out. According to U.S. officials, Iran initiated an airborne attack against Israel, prompting a swift response from the National Security Council and the
The recent airspace closures in the Middle East have had a significant impact on air travel, with various airlines being forced to ground and divert flights. United Airlines, which had only recently resumed service to Tel Aviv, was one of the airlines affected by the closures. The airline had to call off its Newark to
Health care providers and patients have long believed that infections acquired in hospitals are due to exposure to superbugs within medical facilities. However, recent genetic data on bacteria causing these infections reveals a different story. Most healthcare-associated infections actually stem from harmless bacteria already present on patients’ bodies before they enter the hospital. A comparison
Donald Trump has once again tested the boundaries of the gag order in his upcoming New York hush money trial by publicly targeting two likely witnesses, Mark Pomerantz and Michael Cohen. Despite the gag order prohibiting public statements about potential witnesses and jurors, Trump took to Truth Social to question whether Pomerantz and Cohen have
In the annals of history, there are stories of individuals resorting to extreme measures in their quest for eternal youth. One such tale is that of Hungarian countess Elizabeth Báthory, who allegedly bathed in the blood of murdered girls to maintain her youthful appearance. While the truth behind these accusations remains shrouded in mystery, the
A 28-year-old woman presented with a gradually expanding mass in the inside corner of her left eye, leaving doctors puzzled at the cause behind this unusual development. This case, reported in JAMA Ophthalmology by Grégoire Van Acker, MD, and his team at Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc in Brussels, sheds light on a rare ocular infection linked
The recent filing of O.J. Simpson’s will in a Clark County court in Nevada has sparked controversy over the $33.5 million judgment awarded by a California civil jury nearly three decades ago in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The executor of Simpson’s estate, his longtime