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
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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
The study presented at the American Urological Association (AUA) annual meeting by Michael Wang, MD, emphasized the feasibility and outcomes of delaying surgery for small renal masses in favor of surveillance. This approach did not result in any adverse effects on subsequent nephron-sparing interventions. Wang highlighted the rising number of diagnoses of small, asymptomatic renal
When it comes to postpartum care, the focus is often on physical recovery and the well-being of the newborn. However, the emotional and mental health of the mother is equally important but is frequently overlooked. Childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) is a real phenomenon that affects a significant percentage of women postpartum, yet it is
A recent French trial compared the effectiveness of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and radical prostatectomy (RP) as primary treatments for localized prostate cancer. The results of the study, presented by Pascal Rischmann, MD, PhD, at the American Urological Association annual meeting, revealed that HIFU was non-inferior to RP in terms of salvage treatment-free survival, functional
A Pennsylvania nurse, Heather Pressdee, was recently sentenced to life in prison for intentionally giving lethal doses of insulin to over 20 patients in skilled nursing facilities. This shocking case has left many questioning how someone entrusted with the care of others could commit such heinous acts. During the plea hearing, family members of the
The United States has seen a significant decrease in pregnancy-related deaths, dropping back to pre-pandemic levels, according to new government data. The provisional CDC data shows that approximately 680 women died last year during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth. This is a notable decrease from 817 deaths in 2022 and a staggering 1,205 deaths in