There has been a recent surge in cases of the Oropouche virus among travelers returning to the U.S. from Cuba. This virus, also known as sloth fever, has infected more than 20 individuals, raising concerns among health officials. While there have been no reported deaths from the virus in the U.S., the Centers for Disease
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A recent cohort study has shed light on the association between first-line antidepressants and the risk of falls and related injuries among older adults. The study, which included over 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries newly diagnosed with depression, found that the use of certain first-line antidepressants was linked to a decreased risk of falls and related injuries
In light of the scrutiny surrounding President Biden’s health, it is alarming how little information is available regarding the medical history of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Despite numerous inquiries, the White House has not released any medical records or physician letters on Vice President Harris. This lack of transparency raises concerns about her current
Dr. Matthew Gorski from Northwell Health in Great Neck, New York, brings up an interesting point about the risk for pterygium in patients who are not surfers. This eye condition is commonly associated with ultraviolet radiation exposure, but it is important to consider that it can affect individuals who are not involved in water sports.
Recently, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has been hospitalized after being infected with West Nile virus. According to a spokesperson, Dr. Fauci is currently recuperating at home and is expected to make a full recovery. This news has raised concerns due to the seriousness
A disability rights organization has taken a stand against the recent ban on wearing masks in public in suburban New York, except for health and religious reasons. Disability Rights of New York has filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of individuals with disabilities, arguing that the ban is unconstitutional and discriminates against people
Michigan doctor Oumair Aejaz, MD, is facing charges of multiple sex crimes after allegedly videotaping nude women and children. This unethical behavior has shocked the local community and raised questions about the integrity of medical professionals. A federal judge recently blocked a Federal Trade Commission rule that would have prevented employers, including those in the
In a recent statement, Gwen Walz, the wife of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, shed light on her experience with fertility treatments. She clarified that she underwent intrauterine insemination (IUI) rather than in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have children. This distinction is important to note, as it highlights the differences between the two procedures and the
A recent randomized phase II study conducted by Frank Kullmann, MD, and colleagues at the Hospital Weiden in Germany, explored a dose-reduction strategy for a commonly used first-line combination in pancreatic cancer. The study focused on patients with stable disease following nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) plus gemcitabine induction. The results of the study revealed that while there
The use of adaptive deep-brain stimulation (DBS) in a recent pilot study has shown promising results in improving motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. This innovative approach, which utilizes personalized neural signals, was found to reduce the duration of symptoms by approximately 50% compared to conventional DBS methods. The study, although small in scale,