The surge in prescriptions for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists among adolescents and young adults has been exponential in recent years. According to data from pharmacy records, the number of individuals aged 12 to 25 who were prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists skyrocketed from 8,722 to 60,567 per month from 2020 to 2023, marking an astonishing
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The recent news of a Whole Foods employee potentially exposing customers to hepatitis A is concerning. This situation raises questions about the importance of food safety protocols in such establishments and the potential risks that customers face when visiting these locations. The easing of shortages for ADHD medication is a positive development, but it is
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that affects many individuals worldwide, and the risks associated with advanced stages of CKD are significant. According to a recent retrospective study presented at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Spring Clinical meeting, patients with stage 5 CKD faced a 40% higher chance of being hospitalized for gastrointestinal (GI)
The successful removal of lead wires implanted for conduction system pacing has been shown to be feasible, according to a multicenter study. In 91% of the 341 patients included in the study, the leads were removed with manual traction alone. The success rate was quite high for leads attached to the His bundle (90%) and
Chronic wasting disease (CWD), a prion disease found in cervids, has raised concerns about its zoonotic potential for humans. Recent research conducted by NIH suggests a species barrier that prevents the transmission of CWD to humans. This article will critically analyze the implications of this research and the potential risks associated with CWD. The study
A recent study conducted in China, known as the INTERACT 4 trial, sought to investigate the effects of bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance on stroke outcomes. The findings of the trial, presented by Gang Li, MD, PhD, and colleagues, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine and discussed at the
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
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