A recent retrospective cohort study conducted by Cindy X. Cai, MD, and colleagues at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine highlighted a concerning trend in patients presenting with severe rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). The study, which included 700 patients who underwent primary repair of uncomplicated RRD, revealed that individuals with adverse
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put a strain on hospital capacity, the implementation of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver in November 2020 provided a lifeline for hospitals and health systems across the country. With the ability to deliver hospital-level care in patients’ homes, more than 300 hospitals in 37 states have taken
Medical education has come a long way from the days when live animals were used for teaching purposes. Despite advancements in technology and the availability of alternative training methods, some surgical residencies in the U.S. still rely on animals — particularly pigs — for practice surgeries. This practice has faced criticism from organizations like the
The partnership between Belmont University and HCA Healthcare has led to the establishment of a new medical school in Nashville, Tennessee. The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University recently welcomed its first class of 50 students, marking an exciting milestone in the city’s healthcare landscape. The inaugural class of the medical
A recent pilot study conducted in Philadelphia explored the impact of intermittent calorie restriction on executive function and memory in overweight, cognitively intact older adults with insulin resistance. The study compared the effects of a 5:2 intermittent fasting plan to a “healthy living” diet based on portion control and calorie reduction guidelines from the U.S.
A recently held meeting by the Genetic Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee saw an 11-5 vote in favor of recommending the approval of arimoclomol. This investigative treatment was proposed for individuals with Niemann-Pick disease type C, a rare and fatal neurovisceral genetic disorder. The majority of committee advisors believed that the clinical and nonclinical data, along
The FDA recently granted accelerated approval to afamitresgene autoleucel (afami-cel, Tecelra) for the treatment of advanced synovial sarcoma. This marks a significant milestone as afami-cel is the first engineered cell therapy indicated for a solid tumor. Synovial sarcoma is a rare soft-tissue cancer that predominantly affects individuals with unresectable or metastatic disease who have received
Recent research has unveiled a troubling connection between the levels of certain metals found in urine and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality. The findings, based on the largest epidemiological study to date, shed light on the potential health implications of exposure to non-essential and essential metals. This groundbreaking study, conducted
The recently released proposed Medicare fee schedule for 2025 has raised concerns among healthcare professionals, as the Medicare “conversion factor” (CF) is at a historically low level. This decrease in the CF means that healthcare providers serving Medicare patients will face even lower reimbursement rates, leading to financial challenges and potential barriers to access to
In a groundbreaking move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have approved a proposal by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s administration to implement a unique financial incentive program for hospitals in the state. This program aims to eliminate patients’ medical debt and implement policies to prevent future liabilities. Under the plan submitted by