Following a lawsuit by prisoners with disabilities, a judge found that California prison officials are not adequately helping deaf and blind prisoners, despite available technology like video recordings and laptops. The ruling focuses on improving accommodations for these prisoners to better prepare for parole hearings. California’s prison system has been slow to adopt technological accommodations…
Preoperative antibiotic therapy in patients with native joint septic arthritis led to a significant decrease in operative culture yield, according to a recent study. Researchers found that patients who received preoperative antibiotics had a lower microbiologic yield in operative cultures compared to those who did not receive antibiotics. Additional doses and earlier initiation of antibiotics…
A group of Colorado lawmakers abandoned a controversial bill that would have required exemptions for rare disease drugs on a state board setting caps for medicine costs. They introduced a revised version, directing the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to consider different uses of medicines with orphan designations, aiming to give more voice to patients. The…
A survey by the General Medical Council (GMC) found that 30% of doctors in the UK are considering leaving to work abroad in the next 12 months. Of the 3154 doctors surveyed, 13% are very likely to leave and 17% are fairly likely. Another 33% said they were likely to move abroad at some point….
New research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) suggests that updated COVID-19 vaccines prompt a strong immune response against previous strains and emerging variants. The study, published as a preprint in medRxiv, indicates the benefits of regularly receiving updated vaccinations, especially for older adults and those with underlying medical conditions. The research involved testing…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common cancer-causing virus that can lead to cervical cancer if infections persist. A study led by University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers identified genetic variants in certain women that increase the risk of persistent HPV infections and cervical cancer. These findings were published in The European Journal of Human…
New research has found that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy, such as Tylenol, does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities in children. The study analyzed data from almost 2.5 million children born in Sweden and found a slight increase in risk when comparing children exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy to those who…
At the 32nd European Congress of Psychiatry, research suggests that Europe is not facing an opioid crisis like the United States. Prescription opioid deaths are lower, with only a slight rise in prescribing. Most European countries do not have a crisis, except the UK and Ireland. There is concern about synthetic opiates like fentanyl. István…
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy increase the risk of cardiovascular mortality for up to a year postpartum. A study published in Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology found that conditions causing high blood pressure in pregnancy double the fatal cardiovascular disease risk in women. The study identified various hypertensive disorders, including chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia. Researchers…
Microwave ablation has been identified as a promising treatment alternative for patients with multifocal papillary thyroid carcinoma, according to a recent study. Researchers have found this method to be effective in treating this particular type of cancer. By using cookies for analytics and advertising, the website aims to improve user experience. By continuing to use…
