The China-based INTERACT 4 trial brought to light some interesting findings on prehospital blood pressure control in stroke patients. Contrary to expectations, bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance did not improve stroke outcomes in an unselected population. The study, led by Gang Li, MD, PhD, of Shanghai East Hospital at Tongji University in
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Former President Jimmy Carter, who has been under hospice care for over a year, is reportedly nearing the end of his journey according to his grandson. This news serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the inevitability of mortality. Decline in U.S. Overdose Deaths It’s a relief to hear that overdose deaths
In recent news, Washington state physician Wei-Hsung Lin, MD, was fined $5,000 by the state’s medical board for prescribing ivermectin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lin, who practices at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington, will also have to take continuing medical education (CME) classes on COVID and on the patient-physician relationship. The Washington Medical
As a physician, it is disheartening to see patients for the first time and realize that had they sought help earlier, there may have been management strategies to help delay the progression of their disease. In particular, patients of color are often diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) at a later stage due
Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who were hospitalized for ketoacidosis were found to have a significantly higher mortality rate compared to patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a recent study. The retrospective analysis of national data revealed that the mortality rate for T2D patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) was 0.85%, while it
With the rising prevalence of cyberattacks targeting healthcare systems, the recent breach at the Ascension health system has brought to light the vulnerability of crucial hospital networks. The attack, which affected hospitals across 19 states in the U.S., caused significant disruptions, including the diversion of ambulances, delays in medical tests, and the suspension of online
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic in the health space, including the field of neurology. Many physicians fear that AI will replace their roles, but according to Christian Camargo, MD, from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, this fear is unwarranted. AI should be seen as a tool to enhance clinician
Recent reports have highlighted an alarming trend where patients who received embryonic stem cell injections in Mexico developed Mycobacterium abscessus infections. This troubling situation sheds light on the potential risks associated with unapproved stem cell treatments and medical tourism. In this article, we will delve into the details of these cases and examine the implications
A recent investigation by the Wall Street Journal exposed a troubling case of financial mismanagement within the healthcare industry. Steward Health Care System, already in a deep financial hole, needed a significant cash infusion to stay afloat. Instead of investing in the struggling health system, the owner, Cerberus Capital Management, orchestrated a deal that benefited
Neurological research has made significant strides in understanding the brain and how it functions. One intriguing phenomenon that has caught the attention of researchers is the brief lucid period that some people with dementia experience before death. This peculiar occurrence has baffled clinicians and scientists alike, prompting them to delve deeper into the mechanisms of