The recent ban on wearing masks in public in suburban New York, except for health and religious reasons, has sparked controversy and legal action. Disability Rights of New York filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of individuals with disabilities, arguing that the ban is unconstitutional and discriminates against people with disabilities. The ban,
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The case of Dr. Oumair Aejaz, MD, who has been charged with multiple sex crimes for allegedly videotaping nude women and children, is a disturbing example of abuse of power in the medical field. The fact that authorities are reviewing thousands of videos in this case highlights the severity of the situation and the impact
Gwen Walz, wife of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, recently clarified that she underwent intrauterine insemination (IUI) rather than in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have children. This distinction is important as it sheds light on the highly personal journey the couple went through to start a family. Gov. Walz’s candidness about their struggles with fertility treatments,
Pancreatic cancer is a challenging disease to treat, with limited options and poor prognosis. However, a recent phase II study has explored a dose-reduction strategy for a common first-line combination therapy, offering promising results in terms of tolerability and efficacy. In the study, researchers found that patients with stable disease on a combination therapy of
Personalized neural signals have shown great promise in improving the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease patients. In a recent pilot study, adaptive deep-brain stimulation (DBS) demonstrated a significant reduction in the duration of symptoms by about 50% compared to conventional DBS. This innovative approach, which utilizes personalized neural signals, marks a significant advancement in the
Barbara Redman, PhD, MBE, of New York University School of Medicine’s Grossman division of medical ethics, emphasizes the importance of authors disclosing conflicts of interest. She questions how difficult it is for authors to access the Open Payments database for this purpose. Redman’s statement highlights the need for transparency and accountability in medical research and
Becky Litvintchouk, a successful entrepreneur with ADHD, credits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for helping her navigate the challenges of daily tasks. By leveraging apps like Claude and ChatGPT, Litvintchouk has been able to streamline her decision-making processes and create structured plans for her business ventures. These generative AI tools have proven to
Former “Saturday Night Live” comedian Victoria Jackson, 65, shared the heartbreaking news of her battle with inoperable cancer. This revelation comes after her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2016. Jackson’s story serves as a reminder of the harsh realities of cancer and the challenges that come with it. Rise of New Infectious Virus Variant The
In a recent study conducted by Nicole Wright, PhD, MPH, it was found that white women had the highest rates of fractures among postmenopausal women. However, other racial and ethnic groups were not far behind. Over a nearly 20-year period, Black, Pacific Islander, Asian, and multiracial women had significantly lower risks for any clinical fracture
The Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee, established by the Department of State Health Services in 2013, has recently come under scrutiny for appointing an anti-abortion activist physician, Dr. Ingrid Skop, to a position that was originally intended for a rural community member. This decision has raised concerns about the impartiality and diversity of