In a rather peculiar turn of events, a hospitalized patient in Missouri was diagnosed with bird flu without any known contact with animals associated with the ongoing outbreak. This incident marks the 14th case of bird flu in the U.S. since March, when the virus was originally detected in cows, subsequently spreading to wild birds
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The recent incident involving No. 1-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner and his failed drug tests due to the use of an over-the-counter spray containing the banned anabolic steroid clostebol highlights the dangers and complexities surrounding the use of such medications in professional sports. Despite being cleared of any intentional wrongdoing, Sinner’s case sheds light on
The tragic death of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei sheds light on a disturbing trend of violence against women. The fact that her own boyfriend reportedly poured gasoline on her and set her on fire is horrific and unacceptable. This kind of behavior highlights the urgent need for awareness and intervention to address domestic
A recent study conducted by researchers led by Diya Surie, MD, at the CDC in Atlanta revealed significant findings regarding the effectiveness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination among older adults. The study, published in JAMA, showed that during the period from October 2023 to March 2024, RSV vaccination in adults aged 60 and over
Patients with inflammatory arthritis face challenges in finding effective treatments to manage their condition. A recent study conducted in Spain has shed light on the impact of biosimilar versions of etanercept and adalimumab on treatment retention for patients with inflammatory arthritis. The study compared the retention rates of patients who started either biosimilar or originator
The REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial revealed disappointing results regarding the use of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty as the initial strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses. In comparison to stenting, DCB with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) nearly doubled the composite 24-month rate of cardiovascular death, target vessel myocardial infarction (MI), and clinically and
Patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) often face complex treatment decisions regarding antithrombotic therapy. A recent study, the EPIC-CAD trial, compared the efficacy of edoxaban monotherapy to dual antithrombotic therapy in this patient population. The findings of this trial, presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting and simultaneously
Potassium supplementation has long been considered a standard practice after cardiac surgery in order to prevent post-surgical atrial fibrillation. However, a recent randomized clinical trial has revealed that this common practice may not be as effective as previously thought. According to the study presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting, maintaining high potassium levels
The APOE4 gene has long been a subject of debate in Alzheimer’s research, but a recent consensus reached by a working group of senior investigators from the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP) has definitively confirmed its toxicity. According to Jeffery Vance, MD, PhD, of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, APOE4 is the
Recent actions taken by the FDA will have a significant impact on tobacco retailers across the United States. With the issuance of a final rule, retailers will now be required to adhere to stricter regulations regarding the sale of tobacco products. These regulations are in response to the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act signed in December