Psychological well-being showed a decline in the years leading up to a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, according to a study conducted on older adults in the Chicago area. Two specific components of well-being, namely purpose in life and personal growth, experienced faster downtrends before the diagnosis was made. The research, which followed 910 cognitively
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A group of pharmacists and technicians at a Walgreens store in Vancouver, Washington are looking to join the Pharmacy Guild, as reported by MedPage Today. This move marks the first instance of Walgreens employees filing to join the Pharmacy Guild and the first group in Washington state to undertake this action. The pharmacy professionals have
With the ongoing pandemic, Farida Ahmad, MPH, highlights that it is not game-over for COVID. Despite its drop on the list of leading causes of death, the virus continues to pose a significant threat to public health worldwide. It is essential to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
Anthony Bing’s story is a stark reminder of the flaws in the drug testing procedures used within the legal system. As a Navy veteran with a history of addiction issues, Bing found himself falsely accused of alcohol use due to a faulty urine test. Despite his clean record and participation in a diversionary program for
The FDA has recently approved the neffy epinephrine nasal spray as the first non-injectable emergency treatment for allergies. This groundbreaking product is set to revolutionize the way allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, are treated in adults and pediatric patients. Neffy, previously known as ARS-1, offers a much-needed alternative to traditional injectable epinephrine products, which can often
The recent retrospective cohort study conducted by Cindy X. Cai, MD, and colleagues sheds light on the impact of social determinants of health on the severity of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). The study revealed that patients residing in neighborhoods with higher Area Deprivation Index (ADI) and lower per capita income were more likely to present
With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis straining hospital resources, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver in 2020. This initiative allowed hospitals to provide hospital-level care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. More than 300 hospitals across 37 states have taken advantage of this
When John J. Pippin, MD, was in medical school years ago, live animals were a standard part of learning human physiology. Pippin, now the director of academic affairs for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), has been working to advocate against the use of animals in medical training. The PCRM is known for its
Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, has recently welcomed its first class of medical students at the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine. This partnership with U.S. healthcare giant HCA Healthcare marks a significant milestone in medical education in the region. The inaugural class consists of 50 students who received their white coats last week
In a recent exploratory pilot study, it was found that intermittent calorie restriction may have a positive impact on executive function and memory in cognitively intact older adults. The study, conducted over an 8-week period, included 40 overweight older adults with insulin resistance who were randomly assigned to either a 5:2 intermittent fasting plan or