Republican lawmakers have criticized FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, for the agency’s handling of issues such as the authorization of COVID-19 vaccines and the negative campaign against ivermectin. Rep. Paul Gosar raised concerns over the emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccines, claiming that they do not stop virus transmission and have been linked to injuries
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A recent analysis of hospital websites revealed some alarming trends regarding the protection of user information and the presence of privacy policies. Researchers found that out of 100 hospital websites analyzed, 96 of them transferred user information to third parties. However, only 71 of the websites had privacy policies listed. This means that nearly one-third
Pancreatic cancer has long been known as one of the most challenging types of cancer to treat due to its aggressive nature and often late-stage diagnosis. However, recent research has shown promising results in the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and immunotherapy as a preoperative treatment for patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. This innovative approach
In a recent retrospective study conducted among hospitalized veterans with COVID-19, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was found to be associated with a higher use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Despite the initial findings of higher odds of low- and high-flow oxygen use, NIV, and mechanical ventilation in COVID patients with OSA, after adjustment for various potential
The association between vitamin C supplementation and wheeze in children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy has been a topic of recent research. A secondary analysis of clinical trial data revealed that improved airway function appeared to mediate this association. Longitudinal analyses of forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% expired volume (FEF25%-75%) at ages 3,
Living in a majority immigrant community in Baltimore, surrounded by large-scale factories and major highways, pollution was a constant presence in my life. Breathing in toxic fumes and diesel exhaust was the norm, overshadowing any chance of experiencing fresh, clean air. As a pulmonologist now, I see firsthand the impact of this pollution on the
The preliminary results from the Finnish ProScreen randomized trial shed light on the effectiveness of a single round of prostate cancer screening. The study, conducted by Anssi Auvinen, MD, PhD, and colleagues from Tampere University in Finland, revealed that a combination of PSA testing, a kallikrein panel, and an MRI could detect additional cases of
The recent alert from the CDC has raised concerns about the potential for infections with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus, also known as bird flu. The advisory comes in light of a case where a farmworker on a commercial dairy farm was infected with the H5N1 virus after exposure to presumably infected
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,
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