It is a shocking reality that even in the medical world, there are individuals who abuse their positions of power and trust. Cases like Dr. Emily Yu, who is accused of poisoning her husband with Drano, and Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz, who allegedly poisoned IV bags, highlight the dark side of the medical profession. These doctors,
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The recent warning from Tokyo public health officials regarding the rising numbers of invasive group A Streptococcus infections, including cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), brings to light the severity of this infection. As an infectious disease, emergency medicine, and critical care physician, encountering cases of STSS has shown me the devastating impact this
A man was taken into custody after assaulting staff and damaging property with a chainsaw at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. This incident is a clear example of the dangers that healthcare workers face on a daily basis. A senior Defense Department official who attended last year’s NATO summit in Lithuania had
In a groundbreaking observational study, researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have demonstrated the potential of smartphone mobile applications in accurately detecting frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), also known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD). This innovative approach not only showed moderate to excellent internal consistency and test-retest reliability but also revealed strong associations between
In a recent cross-sectional survey of 65 ophthalmology residency programs, the use of bias reduction tools by selection committees was found to have varying effects on diversity in the programs. It was reported that the use of multiple bias reduction tools, such as department and institutional workshops, was associated with higher rates of residents accepted
The unfortunate incident involving the Japanese dietary supplements from Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals resulted in five deaths and over 100 hospitalizations, raising serious concerns about the safety and regulation of such products. This highlights the need for stricter quality control measures and monitoring of dietary supplements in the market to prevent such tragedies from reoccurring. Robert F.
Anthony Bridges, a 68-year-old man from Georgia, made the bold decision to openly share his prostate cancer diagnosis with his Facebook friends and has since become an advocate for encouraging other men to speak to their doctors about screening. His openness stands in stark contrast to the experiences of others like Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
The recent ruling by the Minnesota Court of Appeals shed light on the ethical considerations surrounding pharmacists and their responsibilities when it comes to providing emergency contraceptives. The case involving pharmacist George Badeaux, who refused to fill a prescription for emergency contraception based on personal beliefs, sparked a debate on discrimination in healthcare practices. The
Healthcare providers are facing a significant challenge in the form of an increase in invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease, according to a recent CDC health advisory. The culprit behind the majority of cases this year is the sequence type (ST) 1466 strain of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y. What is particularly alarming is that many of
The FDA has approved vadadustat (Vafseo) for chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related anemia in adults who have been on dialysis for at least 3 months. This announcement was made by Akebia Therapeutics, the developer of the drug. The co-chair of the drug’s clinical development program, Glenn Chertow, MD, MPH, of Stanford University, emphasized the need for
