A recent retrospective longitudinal study revealed that higher levels of loneliness and social isolation are associated with an increased risk of mortality among cancer survivors. The study, which spanned over a period of 10 years, found that individuals with higher loneliness scores on the UCLA Loneliness Scale had a higher mortality risk compared to those
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The healthcare industry is rife with gender disparities, with women disproportionately experiencing poor health conditions such as stroke-related disability, ovarian and breast cancers, dementia, and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite men having lower life expectancy and being at higher risk for serious health issues, women spend 25% more of their lives in poor
Recently, Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse approved legislation that penalizes adults who assist minors in receiving gender-affirming care without parental consent. This move is part of a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been passed in Tennessee over the years, making it the state with the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws since 2015. The bill, which mirrors language from
Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” has sparked discussions among healthcare professionals. Some see it as an ode to the struggles and challenges faced in the medical field. For example, medical student @NDAcademic found the lyrics, “I love you, it’s ruining my life,” to be all too relatable. This highlights the emotional toll
A novel strategy utilizing sequential CD7 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy followed by haploidentical hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) has shown promising results for patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic cancers. The approach, proposed by researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China, involves administering CD7 CAR T-cell therapy to achieve complete remission, followed
The impact of COVID-19 on the human body has been widely studied since the outbreak of the pandemic. One aspect that has received less attention, but is equally important, is the lasting effects on taste and smell in individuals who have recovered from the virus. While taste dysfunction may resolve itself after a year, smell
The healthcare industry faced a heartbreaking loss as Dr. Marsha Certain, an interventional cardiologist from Georgia, was tragically killed in an apparent murder-suicide at the age of 69. This shocking incident has left the medical community in mourning and has highlighted the need for support and mental health resources for healthcare professionals. The U.S. Department
Restricting access to embargoed journal articles has sparked controversy in the medical news publications sphere, with some experts likening it to a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. This move by the New England Journal of Medicine has left many questioning the implications for the dissemination of crucial medical information. The debate over testing testosterone levels
In our society, where the media is often filled with negative news, important trends can sometimes get lost in the noise. One such trend is the increasing cases of abuse and neglect towards dependent persons, including children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Neglecting the care of a dependent person can lead to serious consequences,
The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) recently announced a significant change in its policy regarding embargoed access to its journal articles. Dawn Peters, the director of strategic communications & media relations at NEJM Group, stated that news outlets catering to physician readers will no longer be granted embargoed access. This decision has raised concerns