The study conducted by Elena Frank, PhD, and her colleagues at the Michigan Neuroscience Institute at the University of Michigan revealed a decrease in the rates of sexual harassment and gender harassment among interns during their first year of training. The survey showed a significant shift in these behaviors, with sexual harassment decreasing from 62.8%
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Optometrists in California, like Hunter Morgan, have faced challenges in providing care to Medicaid patients due to the low reimbursement rates offered by the state. Despite the increasing number of people on Medicaid, including all eligible adults, the rates paid to doctors have not kept up with the rising demand for services. This has made
The recent investigation into the London Clinic concerning the attempted access of Kate Middleton’s private medical records raises serious concerns about patient privacy and confidentiality. It is unacceptable for medical staff to breach these ethical boundaries, and the clinic must take immediate action to prevent such incidents from reoccurring. The decision by state health officials
The FDA’s recent clearance of the twiist automated insulin delivery system marks a significant advancement in the management of type 1 diabetes. Developed by Sequel Med Tech and powered by Tidepool, this system is designed for patients as young as 6 years old. What sets this system apart is its ability to measure the volume
Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a rare genetic disease that affects the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, leading to severe motor and cognitive impairment in children. The FDA recently approved atidarsagene autotemcel (arsa-cel; Lenmeldy) as the first gene therapy to treat children with pre-symptomatic late infantile, pre-symptomatic early juvenile, or early symptomatic early juvenile
A recent phase I study revealed exciting results for patients with heavily pretreated, platinum-resistant advanced ovarian cancer who were treated with raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd). The study, led by Kathleen Moore, MD, showed a remarkable overall response rate of 48.6% among patients who received R-DXd, an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) directed against cadherin 6 (CDH6). The
Recently, the CDC made headlines by reducing the isolation period for COVID-19 for the general public. This decision has sparked concerns from various organizations, including the National Nurses United (NNU). The implications of these weakened guidelines have raised questions about public health safety and the potential risks involved. The CDC’s revised isolation time for COVID-19
Neurological disorders have emerged as a significant health concern globally, affecting a staggering 3.4 billion people worldwide. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, these conditions have become the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. Neurologic conditions have impacted 43.1% of the global population, surpassing cardiovascular diseases as the top contributor to
Recent data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) has unveiled a concerning trend in the American West – a significant surge in cardiomyopathy-associated hospital admissions among methamphetamine users. According to a study conducted by Mohammad Bhuiyan, PhD, and colleagues from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, methamphetamine-related cardiomyopathy admissions skyrocketed by 231% from
Space flight has long been associated with a range of physical challenges for astronauts, with a recent study shedding light on a particularly concerning issue – headaches. According to a prospective study conducted by Dr. Willebrordus P. J. van Oosterhout and his team at Leiden University Medical Center, 91.7% of astronauts who participated in long-haul