En California, la cobertura de salud ampliada a inmigrantes choca con las revisiones de Medicaid
Antonio Abundis, un padre de tres hijos diagnosticado con leucemia, perdió su cobertura de Medi-Cal en julio pasado debido a una nueva verificación de elegibilidad en California. Esta situación se…
New treatment options on the horizon for patients with presbyopia
Dr. Sheri L. Rowen discusses new treatment options for patients with presbyopia at Hawaiian Eye 2024. She mentions successful outcomes with the Light Adjustable Lens+ for a patient needing cataract…
What Kate Middleton’s cancer revelation might teach the world
Celebrities used to keep their illnesses private, but that changed in the early 20th century with a growing obsession with celebrities. Athletes like Lou Gehrig and public figures like Betty…
Whooping cough: over 3000 cases reported in Czech Republic so far this year
The Czech Republic is facing a significant outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, with over 3000 cases reported this year. Deputy health minister Josef Pavlovic urged parents to…
Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado
Lab tests conducted on cannabis flower sold in Colorado revealed that the THC potency reported on labels was often inflated. THC is the psychoactive compound in cannabis, and accurate reporting…
Groundbreaking study finds link between common bacteria and stomach cancer
A study led by NTU Singapore has found that Streptococcus anginosus bacteria play a significant role in causing stomach cancer. These bacteria, which are commonly found in the body, can…
The Future of Major Depressive Disorder Treatments
In the last 20 years, treatment options for major depressive disorder have significantly improved. Advances in evidence-based treatment have led to the development of more selective antidepressants with fewer side…
Few Childhood Cancer Survivors Get Recommended Screenings
The study found that most survivors of childhood cancer in Ontario, Canada do not meet surveillance guidelines for screening adult cancers or other long-term adverse effects of treatment. Only 53%…
Imagine Seeing Faces Like Demons? Know Rare Condition Behind Distorted Visual Perception
Prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) is a rare neurological disorder that distorts facial perception, causing individuals to see demonic-like faces. It has been reported in fewer than 100 cases and is often misdiagnosed…
Receipt of MMR vaccine linked to reduced rate of antibiotic treatment in kids under 2: Study
A recent study found that children under 2 years who received the MMR vaccine had a reduced rate of antibiotic treatment. The study suggests that the MMR vaccine may have…