Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Linked to Adverse Outcomes
Maternal cannabis use during pregnancy has been found to be associated with adverse outcomes related to placental dysfunction, according to a study published in JAMA. The study included 9,257 participants…
In This Oklahoma Town, Most Everyone Knows Someone Who’s Been Sued by the Hospital
Deborah Hackler, a lawyer who represents the hospital, McAlester Regional Medical Center, in small-claims court, frequently secures judgments for unpaid bills from patients. The hospital has filed close to 5,000…
Eyhance monofocal IOL offers ‘great’ distance vision, usable intermediate vision
Dr. Sumit "Sam" Garg discusses the Tecnis Eyhance monofocal IOL from Johnson & Johnson Vision and its benefits for cataract surgery in a video perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2024. He…
Bernie Sanders targets pharma CEOs; and Pfizer insider trading
U.S. Senate health committee chair Bernie Sanders subpoenaed or this, this, this, and this. Only Bristol Myers Squibb, CEO Chris Boerner, agreed to testify at a Jan. 25 hearing. Sanders…
Maternity services at South Tees hospitals must improve, says regulator
The CQC has called for improvements to maternity services at South Tees NHS Foundation Trust due to serious staff shortages causing the closure of the midwifery-led birthing unit at Friarage…
New criteria for sepsis in children based on organ dysfunction
Clinician-scientists from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago were part of a diverse group tasked with developing new data-based criteria for pediatric sepsis by the Society of…
COST Action bridges the gap in cancer immunotherapy research
Cancer is still a leading cause of death globally, with an estimated 20 million new cases and 10 million deaths each year. Immunotherapy has shown promise in treating previously untreatable…
What I Wish I’d Known
Kim Lewis, a single mom who was initially too busy to prioritize her own health, learned the hard way about the importance of being proactive with her health. Diagnosed with…
Ketamine vs Esketamine: Critical Differences Explained
Media reports have been promoting ketamine as a fast and effective treatment for depression, partially due to the FDA's approval of its cousin, esketamine. However, there are key differences between…
5 Best Organic Castor Oils Of 2024: Nourish, Strengthen And Shine
Castor oil has become popular in skincare and haircare routines due to its high concentration of essential fatty acids. It has a variety of uses, including moisturizing skin, hair growth,…