When considering the statement made by Barbara Redman, PhD, MBE, regarding authors disclosing conflicts of interest, it is clear that there is a lack of transparency in the healthcare industry. The Open Payments database serves as a tool to address this issue, yet the question arises – why aren’t more authors utilizing it? There seems
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Managing ADHD can be a challenging task for many individuals, especially when it comes to focusing, organizing, and controlling impulses. Becky Litvintchouk, a successful entrepreneur, turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to help her navigate the hurdles of running her own business. The app Claude assisted her in making important decisions for her hygienic-wipes business, GetDirty,
Recently, former “Saturday Night Live” star Victoria Jackson, aged 65, shared the devastating news of her inoperable cancer diagnosis. This announcement comes after her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2016, leaving fans and supporters concerned about her health. Sweden has reported the first case outside of Africa of the clade I MPOX variant, as confirmed
The study conducted by Nicole Wright, PhD, MPH and her colleagues sheds light on the racial and ethnic disparities in fracture rates among postmenopausal women. The findings revealed that while white women had the highest rates of fractures, other racial and ethnic groups were not far behind. Black, Pacific Islander, Asian, and multiracial women had
The Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee, established in 2013 to investigate maternal deaths and near-misses, recently came under scrutiny for appointing an anti-abortion ob/gyn activist, Dr. Ingrid Skop, to a position originally designated for a rural community representative. Despite the committee’s aim to include advocates with lived experience, Dr. Skop was chosen over
The study of older adults in the Chicago area revealed that psychological well-being experienced a decline in the years leading up to a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment. This decline was particularly evident in two components – purpose in life and personal growth. Interestingly, the decline in purpose started 3 years before the diagnosis, while
Pharmacists and technicians working at a Walgreens store in Vancouver, Washington have expressed their interest in joining the Pharmacy Guild, a national union. This group of 10 pharmacy professionals is the first set of Walgreens employees to file for unionization with the Pharmacy Guild. The move marks a significant development as it is also the
The drop of COVID on the list of leading causes of death does not mean the end of the pandemic. Farida Ahmad, MPH, reminds us that the threat of COVID is still very real. Despite the decrease in overall deaths attributed to COVID, the virus continues to pose a significant risk to public health. William
Anthony Bing, a 64-year-old Navy veteran, found himself facing a potential jail sentence due to false-positive urine tests for alcohol. Despite not having consumed any alcohol in almost a year, Bing’s probation and freedom were at risk. This situation not only threatened to send him behind bars but also posed a significant risk to his
The recent FDA approval of the neffy epinephrine nasal spray marks a significant milestone in emergency allergy treatment. Developed by ARS Pharmaceuticals, neffy is set to revolutionize the management of type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. This groundbreaking non-injectable treatment offers a more user-friendly alternative to traditional injectable epinephrine products, which often evoke fear and