More Severe AKI Predicts Adverse Outcomes in Critically Ill Children
Two new studies published in JAMA Network Open show that both recurrent and severe acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in children lead to worse outcomes.…
HIMSS24 preview: Combating counterfeit drugs in a health system
Healthcare executives must monitor the pharmaceutical supply chain to combat counterfeit drugs, as overdose deaths related to fake pills have been rising. The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) aims…
VIP Health System for Top US Officials Risked Jeopardizing Care for Soldiers
Top officials in Washington, including White House officials and senior military leaders, have been receiving preferential treatment through a little-known health care program run by the military. This has raised…
Skin of Color Society announces opposition to resolution eliminating AAD DEI programs
The Skin of Color Society opposes a resolution to eliminate DEI programs at the American Academy of Dermatology. The resolution, introduced by Brian Raphael, MD, and co-signed by 92 physicians,…
Change Healthcare cyberattack prompts Medicare loan program
Medicare is offering advance payments to healthcare providers affected by the Change Healthcare cyberattack on February 21. These payments, up to 30 days based on past Medicare payments, are for…
When I use a word . . . . Medical blue plaques—penicillin
English Heritage has recently announced their decision to start putting up blue plaques in areas outside of London. The first plaque outside London, placed in 2024 in Ilkley, West Yorkshire,…
For people who speak many languages, there’s something special about their native tongue
A study of polyglots, individuals who speak five or more languages, found that their brain processes their native language differently. When listening to any language they speak, the same language…
New research identifies potential drug target to prevent kidney failure
A study found that retinoic acid receptors (RARa) in the proximal tubules of the kidney are essential in preventing kidney injury that can lead to kidney failure. When RARa in…
How Diabetes Affects The Heart
Heart disease is common among people with diabetes, with their risk of heart disease death and stroke being more than twice as high. Type 2 diabetes is associated with a…
During Pregnancy, Many Drugs Safe for Skin Infections
During a presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology meeting, dermatologist Jenny Murase discussed safe options for treating infections in pregnant women, cautioning about certain drugs with potential risks. For…