The recent software update glitch that wreaked havoc on computer systems worldwide served as a wake-up call for many in the healthcare industry. The reliance on technology in healthcare has undoubtedly improved efficiency and patient care, but it also has its downsides. When faced with the prospect of downtime procedures due to a glitch, healthcare
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The development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in healthcare has sparked a debate on whether AI will eventually replace doctors. While AI has shown promising results in diagnostic accuracy and data processing, it still faces challenges in building trust and establishing meaningful human relationships. However, instead of viewing AI as a competitor to physicians, it
The discussion led by Theodore Pappas, MD, of Duke University sheds light on the impact of former President Theodore Roosevelt’s military training when he was shot in the chest in 1912. The statement “He was looking for blood” emphasizes the mindset and response of individuals with prior military experience in such situations. Ziyad Al-Aly, MD,
The use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in the treatment of diabetes has been shown to possibly offer more protection against diabetic retinopathy compared to other hypoglycemic agents. Recent analysis of a large commercial database revealed that SGLT2 inhibitors like empagliflozin and dapagliflozin were associated with a 21-39% reduction in the risk of
During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Donald Trump made bold promises regarding healthcare and innovation. Trump declared that under his leadership, the United States would soon find cures for diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and many others. He criticized the Biden administration for not delivering on similar promises, asserting that real progress was just on
Senator J.D. Vance, in his speech at the Republican National Convention, blamed then-Senator Biden for the decline of his hometown, Middletown, Ohio. He pointed to poor trade deals supported by Biden, which he claimed destroyed middle-class manufacturing jobs. Vance accused Biden of flooding the country with cheap Chinese goods and foreign labor, as well as
The issue of border control and the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic took center stage during the Republican National Convention. Anne Fundner, a grieving mother, shared the heartbreaking story of her 15-year-old son who tragically lost his life to fentanyl in California. Fundner painted a picture of a typical teenager who fell victim to
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Recent studies have shown a concerning link between new-onset psoriasis and exposure to air pollution. Researchers have found that exposure to four major pollutants in Great Britain – PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and nitrogen oxide species (NOx) – is associated with
Newborn screening programs have recently provided new prevalence estimates for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in the U.S. Data from 30 states’ screening programs revealed that only one in every 14,694 babies born from 2018 through 2022 had SMA. This number is significantly lower than the previously estimated rate of one in 10,000 cases. Unlike prior
The impact of extreme heat goes beyond raising the danger of heat-related illnesses – it can also threaten health in more subtle ways by amplifying the side effects of many common medications. Hot weather can damage medications that require refrigeration, such as insulin, while inhalers and epinephrine injectors like EpiPens can malfunction. Additionally, medications delivered