In a recent op-ed, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy highlighted the dangers of social media platforms and called for warning labels to be placed on them. While his concerns about the negative impact of social media on mental health are valid, it is essential to delve deeper into the specific challenges faced by Black teen girls.
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The recent healthcare fraud crackdown led by the Justice Department has resulted in nearly 200 people being charged with false claims amounting to over $2.7 billion. Among those implicated are doctors, nurse practitioners (NPs), and various others throughout the U.S. accused of engaging in different scams. One of the most shocking cases was a $900
In a significant move, the FDA has granted marketing authorization to the first point-of-care test for hepatitis C virus (HCV), known as the Xpert HCV test and GeneXpert Xpress System. This approval is poised to revolutionize the diagnosis and immediate linkage to care for at-risk adults. It allows for rapid diagnosis and eliminates the need
Research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting delved into the complexities of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and its immune microenvironments at primary and metastatic sites. The study aimed to understand how variations in immune composition could impact the effectiveness of checkpoint inhibitors in treating TNBC. Yuan Yuan, MD, PhD, director of
The concept of “Dayenu,” which translates to “it would have been enough,” originates from a religious context but holds valuable secular lessons, even in healthcare. The song of “Dayenu” consists of 15 stanzas that express gratitude for each of the many gifts that God bestowed upon the Jewish people during their exodus from Egypt. This
Research has shown a potential link between disrupted circadian rhythms in cognitively normal adults and increased levels of amyloid-beta, a biomarker associated with Alzheimer’s disease. These findings shed light on the importance of healthy sleep patterns in reducing the risk of developing dementia. A study conducted by Julia Neitzel, PhD, and colleagues at Erasmus University
The recent expansion of the FDA indication for efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc (Vyvgart Hytrulo) to include treatment for adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) has been hailed as a groundbreaking development in the field. Dr. Jeffrey Allen from the University of Minnesota described the FDA’s decision as a significant milestone in the treatment of
Diabetes patients often struggle with the debilitating effects of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy, leading to significant visual impairment. However, a recent study conducted by the University of Oxford has shed light on a potential solution to slow down the progression of early eye disease in diabetes patients. The LENS trial, led by David Preiss, MBChB,
The drug landscape is constantly evolving, presenting new challenges for healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and individuals who use drugs. The recent emergence of medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, in street drugs has raised significant concerns due to its potent effects and the challenges it poses in managing overdoses. What sets medetomidine apart from other substances is
Recent advancements in the field of oncology have brought about exciting new findings in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients with EGFR mutations. Dr. Roy Herbst of Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut, sheds light on the promising results from the LAURA and ADAURA trials involving osimertinib (Tagrisso) and its