The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers, and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the
Month: April 2023
More than three quarters of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and no revascularization options were able to avoid above-the-ankle amputation through a new technique called transcatheter arterialization of deep veins (TADV), a multicenter study shows. TADV is a percutaneous approach that creates an artery-to-vein connection to deliver oxygenated blood via the venous system to
Opioids are medications used to treat acute pain. While effective when used as directed by a doctor, opioid abuse has skyrocketed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Opioids are now the main driver of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, is now available over the counter without
Children, particularly the healthy ones, may no longer need the COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified them as “low priority” in its updated vaccination guidance. But the U.S. begs to disagree. The WHO released its Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization’s (SAGE) revised roadmap for Covid vaccine prioritization
Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. CNN — These days, many people find it hard to unplug. Inflation, global warming and gun violence are on the rise. Bullies proliferate on social media. The 24/7 news cycle constantly blares
People’s perception of time is subjective and based not only on their emotional state but also on heartbeat and heart rate (HR), two new studies suggest. Researchers studied young adults with an electrocardiogram (ECG), measuring electrical activity at millisecond resolution while participants listened to tones that varied in duration. Participants were asked to report whether
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Mpox — formerly called monkeypox — is likely to make a comeback this year, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warning that the new wave could be worse than last year. In a press release issued Thursday, the CDC said many places in the U.S. are at risk of seeing a
In the wake of a KHN-CBS News investigation, the FDA on Thursday said it is “evaluating safety concerns” over the use of a dental appliance that multiple lawsuits allege caused grievous harm to patients. The federal agency told the public in a “safety communication” posted on its website that it is looking not only at
A new national study finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) preteens ages 10-14 reported 10.4 hours of daily recreational screen time, which was nearly four hours more than their straight peers. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adolescents are more likely to experience school-based bullying and exclusion from peer groups due to their sexual orientation, leading
Hundreds of 1199SEIU health care workers staged a rally and sit to block 3rd avenue where some were arrested. They protested against health care cuts in Governor Kathy Hochuls budget on Medicare. Lev Radin | Lightrocket | Getty Images U.S. states on Saturday will start to kick as many as 15 million people off Medicaid
Most expert witnesses at a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday agreed that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — middlemen between the drug companies and insurers — drive up the prices of prescription drugs, leaving patients with higher out-of-pocket costs, and offered a range of suggestions on how to curb PBM abuses. Historically, PBMs
DENVER — Metabolic syndrome in both early and mid-adulthood is associated with symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, according to a study presented at the OARSI 2023 World Congress. “Relative to those without metabolic syndrome at either life stage, knee pain scores were more pronounced for those who developed metabolic syndrome after young adulthood than those who had
Tonsil stones are hard, white or yellow formations that occur on the tonsils They can cause bad breath, difficulty swallowing, and a sore throat. If you’re experiencing symptoms of tonsil stones, such as bad breath or difficulty swallowing, be sure to watch this informative video for expert advice and treatment options. In this video, Pao
When deciding on a specialty, students often consider things like clinical interests and lifestyle; however, there’s much more you need to think about. Here are 3 overlooked factors when choosing a specialty. Number one, time in training. The shortest residencies are 3 years in duration. Many are 4-5 years long, but the longest are 6-7
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Americans may have seemingly reached a state of “vaccine fatigue,” causing most of them to refuse the vaccine boosters for continued protection against COVID-19. When the U.S. government rolled out the Covid bivalent booster doses last September, public health experts were hopeful that many would grab the chance to stay protected from the virus and
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