Health

House Republicans expressed their displeasure with new Medicaid rules implementing minimum nursing home staffing requirements and higher pay for home care workers. This dissatisfaction was evident during a hearing on proposed legislation to increase Medicaid access and crack down on improper Medicaid payments. Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) raised concerns about the impact of these rules

A recent cross-sectional study conducted by Jennifer Flythe, MD, MPH, and colleagues at the University of North Carolina Kidney Center revealed alarming trends in the prescription of QT-prolonging medications with known torsades de pointes (TdP) risk to older dialysis-dependent patients. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, focused on Medicare patients receiving in-center hemodialysis and

The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, among teenagers has been a growing concern in public health due to its potential harmful effects. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center revealed a concerning correlation between vaping frequency and urine levels of lead and uranium in adolescents. According to the study,

Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to a higher risk of mortality among cancer survivors, according to a recent longitudinal study. The study found that survivors with higher scores on the UCLA Loneliness Scale were more likely to have an increased mortality risk over a 10-year period. This highlights the importance of incorporating loneliness

The statistics surrounding women’s health paint a concerning picture. Despite men having a lower life expectancy and being at higher risk for certain serious health conditions, women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health compared to men. This is due in part to the fact that women disproportionately experience stroke-related disabilities, ovarian and

Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse recently approved legislation penalizing adults who assist minors in receiving gender-affirming care without parental consent, marking a significant step towards the enactment of the first-of-its-kind proposal in the nation. This bill mirrors language from an anti-abortion trafficking proposal that was also recently approved by Tennessee Republican lawmakers. The legislation, awaiting Gov. Bill

Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” has sparked discussions among healthcare professionals. Medical student @NDAcademic found the lyrics to be relatable, particularly the line, “I love you, it’s ruining my life”. This suggests that healthcare professionals, like many others, may find solace in music that speaks to their experiences and emotions. The trend

In a recent study conducted by Chinese researchers, a novel treatment strategy involving sequential CD7 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and haploidentical hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) has shown promising results in patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic cancers. The approach is particularly beneficial for individuals who are not eligible for conventional allogeneic HSCT due

The impact of COVID-19 on the taste and smell of individuals has been a topic of interest since the beginning of the pandemic. A recent study conducted by Shima Moein, MD, PhD, of Sensonics International and the University of Pennsylvania, shed light on the persistent effects of COVID-19 on taste and smell function, even a

The healthcare industry was shaken by the tragic death of Dr. Marsha Certain, an interventional cardiologist from Georgia, who was involved in an apparent murder-suicide at the age of 69. This incident serves as a somber reminder of the vulnerability and challenges faced by healthcare professionals in their personal lives. The release of 239 genetic