CDC: Alarming Rise in Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease
Clinicians should be alert for invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease in at-risk populations and those with unusual symptoms amid the highest annual number of cases reported since 2014, according to a new CDC health advisory. Sequence type (ST) 1466, a strain of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y, is fueling the majority of cases seen so far […]
Oncologists Express Conflicted Views About AI in Clinical Practice
Patients with cancer do not need a detailed understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), but they should consent to use of AI models during treatment, according to a survey of 204 U.S. oncologists. For the key question of patient consent, 81.4% of the oncologists said patient consent should be required for use of AI models. However, […]
Who Should Pay to Clean Up ‘Forever Chemicals’?
“Forever chemicals” are harming people and wildlife and should be removed from the soil and water, but who should pay to do that? Witnesses at a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing Wednesday didn’t agree on the answer. The chemicals, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are used in all kinds of household and […]
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Definition, Symptoms, Treatment, Transmission
Facts you should know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection Respiratory Viral Infections RSV is a highly contagious virus infection that is most prevalent during the winter season. Most children who develop an RSV infection have mild symptoms of fever, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, and cough. High-risk groups are more likely to have a more […]
Older Adults Should Get Another COVID Booster, CDC Advisors Say
Adults ages 65 and older should receive an additional dose of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine this spring, according to CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Eleven members of the committee voted in favor of the recommendation, one member voted no, and one abstained from voting. Shortly after the meeting, CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, […]
This Beloved Beverage Has Gone Viral — But You Might Want To Think Twice Before Drinking It
DekiArt via Getty Images “The Real Reason You Should Drink Lemon Water!” “Lemon Water: Refreshing, Hydrating, And Health-Ful” “Lemon Water Is a Tasty Way to Hydrate — Das It” These are just a few of the titles of the thousands of TikTok videos touting the perks of lemon water. The beverage, which is just adding […]
AMA Delegates Take Action on Cannabis, Medical Aid-in-Dying Resolutions
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The American Medical Association (AMA) should work to educate physicians and the public on the health risks of cannabis to children as well as potential risks to people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, members of the AMA House of Delegates voted Monday. “My patients are often surprised to hear me say […]
To Get More New Antimicrobial Drugs, Fix the Broken Market, Experts Say
Fixing the broken market for innovative antimicrobial drugs should start with the hospitals, said Christine Ann Miller, MBA, at the Future of Health Summit sponsored by the Milken Institute on Tuesday. Because hospitals under the diagnosis-related group (DRG) system get paid a lump sum for treating a patient with a particular disease or condition, “hospitals […]
7 Things Dementia Experts Would Never, Ever Do
Jacobs Stock Photography Ltd via Getty Images There are habits you should and shouldn’t practice in order to keep your brain sharp. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, making it the seventh leading cause of death globally. While myriad factors, including genetics and environment, can cause dementia, it can also […]
Opinion | Applying to Residency? Here Are 4 Traits of All-Star Residents
Estime is an assistant professor of anesthesia and critical care. Tingling is a medical student. Residents should know the skills and attributes required to be successful during their residency training. Success is much more than scoring well on a test. While the definition of success means different things to different people, in general the most […]