Andrew McClave Jr., a bodybuilder who suffered from back problems, was found dead in bed with a fatal amount of fentanyl, cocaine, and xylazine in his system. Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer, has been linked to over 260 accidental overdose deaths in Florida in 2022. While xylazine complicates opioid overdoses and is not affected by naloxone,…
In a Healio video exclusive, Dr. Michael V. Chiorean discusses how physicians can safely switch patients with inflammatory bowel disease from originator biologics to biosimilars at any point during treatment. Research shows that switching to biosimilars is safe, with no differences in drug pharmacokinetics or clinical activities before and after the switch. Chiorean emphasizes that…
MD Anderson Cancer Center faced a dispute between a senior researcher and a junior scientist over authorship and credit. The center outsourced the conflict assessment to a law firm, which recommended naming the senior researcher as a co-senior author on a manuscript. However, a separate investigation found no evidence of plagiarism between the parties’ manuscripts….
Junior doctors in England have been on strike for almost a year, with the latest five-day walkout marking the 10th strike in their dispute over pay with the government. The co-chairs of the BMA Junior Doctors Committee for England have urged the health secretary to make a credible pay offer to avoid further action. The…
Two studies published in The Lancet Oncology found that people in the UK are receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy less often than patients in other comparable countries, leading to long waits for treatments. The research, conducted by the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership, compared treatment for eight cancer types in countries across three continents. The findings showed…
A study from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital found that October is the most effective month to vaccinate young children against seasonal influenza. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, analyzed data on vaccinated children aged 2-5 from 2011 to 2018. They found that children born in October were most likely to…
Breast cancer disproportionately affects non-Hispanic Black women who are less likely to receive timely treatment according to national guidelines due to lack of access to health education and regular medical care. Treatment for metastatic breast cancer usually includes hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy depending on the type of cancer. Other health conditions such…
Florida’s Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, is conflicting with public health guidance by not encouraging quarantine for unvaccinated children amid a measles outbreak. Pediatricians are concerned that this approach will fuel the spread of the virus. The outbreak has been traced to an elementary school in Weston and has resulted in sickening at least eight children….
Parents should be cautious about the impact of extended headphone and earbud use on their children’s health, as research shows an increase in usage among kids, particularly those aged 9-12. The prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to sleep disruption, heightened stress levels, and potential hearing loss. Children’s smaller ear canals make them more…
GLP-1 receptor agonists have shown potential in reducing inflammation in the brain, offering a promising approach for treating neurodegenerative diseases. These drugs could help improve outcomes for conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. By targeting inflammation, these medications may offer a new way to address the underlying causes of these diseases. However, further research is…
