Don’t get spooked by all that sugar
Sugar overload is a common issue on Halloween due to the abundance of candy. Excessive sugar consumption can lead to blood sugar spikes and crashes, causing symptoms like dizziness, fatigue,…
Association found between autistic traits and success at an exploration game
A study involving 77 university students found that individuals with higher autistic traits may emphasize reducing uncertainty and value consistent learning progress. Participants interacted with animal characters in a screen-based…
Stranger Than Halloween: Rare, Perplexing Conditions
Medical textbooks contain rare and eerie conditions that can seem almost otherworldly, such as Alien hand syndrome, Apotemnophilia, and Argyria. These often misunderstood disorders offer unique challenges for patients and…
Bird Flu Virus Detected In U.S. Pig For First Time, H5N1 Case In Oregon
The highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus was detected in swine for the first time in the U.S., raising concerns about cross-species transmission. The virus was found in one out…
MedCity Moves Podcast: Recent Hires, Layoffs & an Interview with Amy Abernethy, Co-Founder of Highlander Health
In the latest episode of the MedCity Moves Podcast, Senior Reporter Katie Adams discusses executive hires and exits in the healthcare industry, including new leaders at CVS Health, Cityblock Health,…
Photos: Trinity College School of Medicine Stethoscope Ceremony
Trinity College School of Medicine in Dublin recently held a Stethoscope Ceremony on September 13, 2024. The event was captured in photos by David Coleman and BobbyStudio. The ceremony was…
Virtual Reality and Digital Innovation: Revolutionizing Modern Medical Education
Virtual reality and digital tools are revolutionizing medical education, allowing students to practice surgical techniques and emergency responses in a risk-free environment. This technological integration is reshaping the traditional medical…
A Rules Change Would Open the ACA to ‘Dreamers’
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance is happening from tomorrow to Jan. 15 in most states, with a new rule allowing DACA recipients to enroll in ACA plans. The…
Military physicians need more lifestyle medicine training
Lifestyle medicine interventions and training in the military can improve the health of service members. However, military physicians lack confidence in providing these interventions, as shown in a study conducted…
Readout Newsletter: Amgen, Regeneron, Wegovy/Ozempic news
In this newsletter, it is discussed how semaglutide is effective in treating osteoarthritis, TMS shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease, and the top executives of AstraZeneca in China are under…