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
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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
In the medical field, transparency and access to information are essential. However, the recent decision by the New England Journal of Medicine to cut off certain publications from advanced access to its embargoed journal articles raises concerns. As pointed out by Ivan Oransky, MD, this move resembles a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, which could
In today’s society, where bad news seems to dominate the media landscape, important trends often get overshadowed by the constant influx of negative content. One such trend is the increasing incidence of abuse and neglect towards dependent individuals, such as children, the elderly, or those with disabilities. Neglecting the care of a dependent person can
Recently, the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) made the decision to limit access to its embargoed journal articles for certain publications. Dawn Peters, the director of strategic communications & media relations at NEJM Group, stated in an email to MedPage Today that news outlets catering to physician readers will no longer meet the criteria
A groundbreaking treatment option for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has shown positive results in the phase IIb PARADIGM trial. Developed by NeuroSense Therapeutics, PrimeC is a unique formulation containing ciprofloxacin and celecoxib, both of which are FDA-approved drugs. The results of this trial were presented by Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc from Massachusetts General Hospital at
The use of antipsychotics in dementia patients has been associated with an increased risk for a wider range of adverse outcomes than previously acknowledged. A population-based matched cohort study from the U.K. revealed that dementia patients prescribed antipsychotics were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with pneumonia within 90 days compared to non-users.