The recent case involving Allure Esthetic and owner Javad Sajan, MD, highlights the importance of transparency and honesty in the plastic surgery industry. Accusations of threatening patients over negative reviews and creating fake positive ones demonstrate a blatant disregard for consumer trust and safety. As consumers, we rely on reviews to make informed decisions about
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The suspicious death of a 28-year-old nurse from Ohio, Carrissa Stevenson, has left a dark cloud over the medical community. She was reportedly dropped off at the Jewish Hospital dead on arrival by her fiance, who claimed she had been heavily intoxicated the night before and had fallen down the stairs multiple times. This incident
The recent discovery of excessive fecal bacteria in the ocean has led to the closure of several beaches across the United States. This poses a serious health risk to beachgoers and highlights the importance of monitoring water quality. Teva Pharmaceuticals is under investigation by the FTC for refusing to take down bogus patents for its
Receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during the first trimester of pregnancy has been a topic of concern for many expectant mothers. A recent multisite retrospective cohort study sought to address these concerns by evaluating the potential risk of major structural birth defects associated with first-trimester vaccination. The study, led by Elyse Kharbanda, MD, MPH, from
When medical professionals like Sabin Dang, MD, express their frustration with long waits for insurers to respond to prior authorization requests, it sheds light on the inefficiencies in the healthcare system. This not only wastes the time of healthcare providers but also delays patient care, ultimately impacting patient outcomes. Pieter Cohen, MD’s statement about not
In a recent op-ed, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy highlighted the dangers of social media platforms and called for warning labels to be placed on them. While his concerns about the negative impact of social media on mental health are valid, it is essential to delve deeper into the specific challenges faced by Black teen girls.
The recent healthcare fraud crackdown led by the Justice Department has resulted in nearly 200 people being charged with false claims amounting to over $2.7 billion. Among those implicated are doctors, nurse practitioners (NPs), and various others throughout the U.S. accused of engaging in different scams. One of the most shocking cases was a $900
In a significant move, the FDA has granted marketing authorization to the first point-of-care test for hepatitis C virus (HCV), known as the Xpert HCV test and GeneXpert Xpress System. This approval is poised to revolutionize the diagnosis and immediate linkage to care for at-risk adults. It allows for rapid diagnosis and eliminates the need
Research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting delved into the complexities of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and its immune microenvironments at primary and metastatic sites. The study aimed to understand how variations in immune composition could impact the effectiveness of checkpoint inhibitors in treating TNBC. Yuan Yuan, MD, PhD, director of
The concept of “Dayenu,” which translates to “it would have been enough,” originates from a religious context but holds valuable secular lessons, even in healthcare. The song of “Dayenu” consists of 15 stanzas that express gratitude for each of the many gifts that God bestowed upon the Jewish people during their exodus from Egypt. This