A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors at a younger age than their peers without ASD. The study used data from the Interactive Autism Network and found that 40.5% of children with ASD expressed a wish to die, 19.3% wanted to end their…
eLuma, a company offering special education and mental health services for K-12 schools, has named Andy Myers as CEO, bringing expertise in scaling operations. Clario, a clinical-trial company, has appointed Julia James as chief legal and administrative officer, citing her extensive legal work in clinical trials. Kevin Sowers, president of Johns Hopkins Health System, has…
Readers responded to an article on the impact of ethical and religious directives on healthcare at Catholic hospitals. A woman shared her difficulty accessing care due to a lack of transparency in affiliations with the Catholic Church. The topic sparked a debate on the implications of religion in healthcare. Other letters addressed issues like the…
The study compared the effectiveness of two imaging devices, Visante OCT and Keratograph 5M, in visualizing meibomian glands in the eyelids. Results showed that the Visante OCT, with its longer wavelength, provided better visibility of the glands compared to the Keratograph 5M. Meiboscores were significantly different for the lower eyelid between the two devices, with…
The company Philips, responsible for a global recall of sleep apnea machines, will not be allowed to resume production in U.S. facilities until safety requirements are met. The settlement requires Philips to overhaul manufacturing and quality control systems, replace or repair defective devices, and hire independent experts to monitor changes. The recall affects over 5…
BMA Cymru Wales has suspended upcoming industrial action for consultants and SAS doctors after a positive meeting with the Welsh government regarding pay disputes. The government made a significant proposal to resolve issues for all secondary care doctors in Wales, including junior doctors. Committees representing doctors from all three branches of practice have agreed to…
The bitter taste of some medications can be a barrier to taking them as prescribed, especially for those sensitive to bitter taste. A study found that the diabetes drug rosiglitazone can partially block the bitter taste of some especially bad-tasting medications. Adding rosiglitazone to other medicines could make them taste better. This discovery provides new…
Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute found a link between male infertility and an increased risk of certain cancers in families. This discovery could improve personalized cancer risk assessments and prevention. Approximately 9% of men at reproductive age experience fertility problems, which are associated with various health issues including cancer. The study used the Utah Population…
Bob Dickey, a freight broker from Menifee, CA, refused to let the side effects of cancer treatment, such as nausea, disrupt his routine after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2010. Taking anti-nausea medicine was a lesson he learned the hard way after getting sick in a parking lot following chemotherapy. To help manage side…
show that 57% of clinicians believe that social media has a negative impact on women’s health decisions, with misinformation and myths spreading quickly. It is crucial for healthcare providers to educate patients on the accurate and evidence-based information regarding contraception to help combat misinformation. This includes discussing the risks and benefits, as well as addressing…
