The recent FDA approval of the Shield blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in adults aged 45 and older at average risk has garnered significant attention. Guardant Health announced that the approval marks a milestone as Shield becomes the first blood test approved by the FDA as a primary screening option for CRC. It
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The world is currently facing a significant public health concern with the rise of dengue fever cases. According to a recent Health Advisory from the CDC, the number of reported cases of dengue in the Americas has doubled this year, reaching 9.7 million as of June 24. This alarming increase in cases is a cause
The excitement surrounding MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD in veterans reached new heights when VA Under-Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal, MD, expressed the agency’s readiness to roll out this treatment option. However, this optimism was short-lived as FDA advisers later voted against the drug due to concerns about flawed data, questionable research conduct, and potential safety
A recent study challenged some commonly held beliefs about how the H5N1 bird flu behaves in cattle. While it was previously thought that the virus usually caused only mild illness and that asymptomatic animals did not spread the disease, new findings have shed light on a different reality. The study, conducted by Kiril Dimitrov, DVM,
In the age where social media plays a significant role in our lives, healthcare professionals are utilizing platforms such as X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to advocate for various causes and educate the public. One such example is cardiothoracic ICU nurse Alexis Smith, also known as Miss Kansas 2024, who went viral for speaking
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects people of all ages. However, recent research has shed light on the potential impact of persistent anxiety on the risk of developing dementia in older adults. A longitudinal study conducted by Kay Khaing, MMed, and colleagues from the University of Newcastle in Australia, revealed that older
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
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