Health

Reflecting on the cries of a patient who spent over 1,000 days in a hospital, it becomes clear that certain medical issues go beyond just being a nuisance. The need for hot flash treatments for postmenopausal women, for example, is not just a matter of convenience but a crucial aspect of healthcare that should be

The introduction of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in 15th-century Mainz, Germany revolutionized the accessibility of knowledge. What once took months or years of hand transcription could now be completed in days, making books a mass-manufactured commodity available to the public. This leap marked a crucial moment in the democratization of knowledge, shifting it

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the possibility of H5N1, also known as avian influenza, posing an increased risk to human health. While the current risk remains low, the agency is preparing for the potential of the virus mutating in a way that allows for easy human-to-human transmission, potentially causing

A recent study presented by Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, at the Digestive Disease Week annual meeting showcased the successful development of a blood-based test for the early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC). The study, known as PREEMPT CRC, demonstrated promising results in terms of sensitivity and specificity, offering a potential alternative to traditional screening methods.

Recently, there has been a significant surge in the number of adolescents and young adults being prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, according to data from pharmacy sources. The figures show a staggering increase of 600% in prescriptions for these diabetes or weight-loss medications from 2020 to 2023. It is interesting to note that this

Recently, a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence, resulting in the death of one passenger and injuries to several others. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of air travel and the importance of safety precautions. Valisure, an independent lab in Connecticut, has filed a lawsuit

Health officials have issued a warning regarding a potential hepatitis A exposure at a Beverly Hills Whole Foods store. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety and employee hygiene practices to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within the community. Furthermore, a scandal in the U.K. revealed a disturbing cover-up

Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) face a significantly higher risk of potentially fatal gastrointestinal bleeding, according to a retrospective study presented at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Spring Clinical meeting. Individuals with stage 5 CKD had a 40% higher chance of hospitalization due to gastrointestinal bleeding compared to those without CKD. Furthermore, these

Lead wires implanted for conduction system pacing have been deemed feasible to remove despite their challenging characteristics. In a multicenter study, it was reported that the leads were successfully removed with manual traction alone in 91% of the 341 patients. The removal success rate was 90% for leads attached to the His bundle and 92%

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a prion disease that primarily affects cervids, such as white-tailed deer, mule deer, and elk. Recently, concerns have been raised about the zoonotic potential of CWD, leading researchers to investigate the possibility of transmission to humans. While other prion diseases, such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy, have been known to infect