Diversity has been a longstanding challenge in the field of ophthalmology, with underrepresented racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic groups being less represented in residency programs. Various bias reduction tools have been introduced to address this issue, but a recent cross-sectional survey revealed that not all of these tools are effective in promoting diversity. The study
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In a recent observational study conducted by Adam Staffaroni, PhD, and colleagues at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), cognitive tests administered through a smartphone mobile application demonstrated high accuracy in detecting frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), also known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The study revealed that the smartphone tests exhibited moderate to excellent internal
The news of five people dying and over 100 hospitalized after taking Japanese dietary supplements from Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals is a stark reminder of the potential dangers of unregulated products in the market. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to choose tech lawyer Nicole Shanahan as an anti-vaccine running mate raises concerns about the growing influence of
Discussing a cancer diagnosis can be a difficult and emotional process for many individuals. Whether it’s concerns about privacy, societal stigma, or simply the fear of facing their own mortality, opening up about a cancer diagnosis is a complex issue that affects patients in various ways. Not everyone is as forthcoming as Anthony Bridges, who
The recent ruling by the Minnesota Court of Appeals has brought to light a controversial case involving a pharmacist’s refusal to provide emergency contraceptives to a customer based on personal beliefs. The three-judge panel determined that pharmacist George Badeaux engaged in discrimination when he declined to fill a prescription for emergency contraception in 2019. This
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory warning clinicians to be vigilant for invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease, especially in at-risk populations. The advisory comes as the CDC reports the highest annual number of cases since 2014. Specifically, a strain of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y, known as Sequence Type
The recent approval of vadadustat (Vafseo) by the FDA for chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related anemia in adults on dialysis has been met with mixed reactions. While developer Akebia Therapeutics lauded the decision, there are concerns regarding the drug’s safety profile and potential side effects. Let’s delve deeper into the implications of this approval and what
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) has raised concerns over the FDA’s lack of inspection of Elon Musk’s Neuralink facility before allowing human implantation, despite previous findings of animal testing violations. This highlights the need for stringent regulations and oversight in the healthcare and medical industries to ensure patient safety and ethical standards are maintained. The closure
Recent Mendelian randomization research has brought into question the long-held belief that red and processed meats can lead to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The findings of this study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, suggest a need for further investigation and reevaluation of dietary recommendations. Support for the HEARTS Act The
A recent study conducted in Michigan hospitals revealed that approximately 12% of adults hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) received an inappropriate diagnosis. This finding raises concerns about the accuracy of diagnostic practices in healthcare settings, as misdiagnoses can have serious implications for patients. The study identified various factors associated with inappropriate CAP diagnoses, including the