Former President Jimmy Carter, who has been in hospice care for over a year, is reportedly nearing the end of his life. With his grandson making the announcement, the public is left to reflect on Carter’s impactful legacy on American politics. Medical News and Legal Updates In a significant legal ruling, a federal appeals court
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In a recent incident in Washington state, physician Wei-Hsung Lin, MD, faced a fine of $5,000 by the state’s medical board for prescribing ivermectin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lin, who is associated with Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington, a part of the Providence health system, found himself in hot water due to his
As a Black physician, I have witnessed firsthand the cultural tendencies in communities of color to avoid discussing or disclosing health issues, even to family members. This trend is particularly noticeable in patients diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). ADPKD is a rare genetic disorder that affects over 140,000 adults in the U.S.,
A recent study of national data has revealed that patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who are hospitalized for ketoacidosis have a significantly higher mortality rate compared to those with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The retrospective study found that the mortality rate for T2D patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) was 0.85%, whereas it was only
A recent cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. has resulted in chaos and disruption. Some of its 140 hospitals were forced to divert ambulances, patients had to postpone medical tests, and online access to patient records was blocked. Ascension detected “unusual activity” on its computer network systems, prompting
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in the field of healthcare and has the potential to significantly impact clinical practice in neurology. While some may fear that AI will replace the role of physicians, Christian Camargo, MD, of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, believes that AI should be seen as a
The rise of difficult-to-treat Mycobacterium abscessus infections in patients receiving embryonic stem cell injections in Mexico in 2022 has brought attention to the potential risks associated with such treatments. The cases reported by researchers highlight the importance of understanding the dangers of unapproved stem cell therapies and the need for increased awareness among healthcare providers
Recent investigative reporting by the Wall Street Journal has revealed shocking details about the financial mismanagement at Steward Health Care System. Back in 2020, Steward Health Care System was in dire need of $400 million to get itself out of a deep financial hole. Instead of investing in the struggling health system, Steward’s owner, Cerberus
One of the fascinating aspects of dementia is that some patients experience a brief period of clarity before their death. This phenomenon has puzzled researchers for years, and the reasons behind it remain largely unknown. While some theories suggest that it could be due to the fluctuating nature of the disease, others believe there may
Renal masses have become increasingly diagnosed in recent years, particularly small, asymptomatic masses. The rise in detection has led to the utilization of active surveillance as a management tool for these small renal masses. The question of whether delaying surgery for these masses has a negative impact on the feasibility and outcomes of subsequent nephron-sparing
