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The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and COVID-19 treatment outcomes has been a topic of interest, with a recent study shedding light on this connection. This retrospective study, conducted by Bharati Prasad, MD, MS, and colleagues at the University of Illinois at Chicago, explored the impact of OSA on the use of non-invasive ventilation

The relationship between maternal smoking during pregnancy and childhood respiratory issues has long been recognized. However, a recent study conducted by Cindy McEvoy, MD, MCR, and her team at Oregon Health & Science University shed light on an interesting aspect of this connection. The study found that vitamin C supplementation during pregnancy could potentially improve

Growing up in a heavily industrialized immigrant community in Baltimore, exposure to toxic pollution and diesel fumes was a common occurrence. The prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD in my neighborhood drove me to become a pulmonologist, where I now witness firsthand the devastating effects of pollution on the health of adults

Prostate cancer remains a significant health concern for men worldwide, with screening playing a crucial role in early detection and treatment. A recent study conducted in Finland, known as the ProScreen randomized trial, sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a multimodal screening approach involving a combination of PSA testing, a kallikrein panel, and MRI in

The recent announcement from the CDC raises concerns about potential infections with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus, more commonly known as bird flu. The case of a farmworker on a commercial dairy farm in Texas being infected with the H5N1 virus after exposure to presumably infected cattle has put health departments and

One of the most shocking cases to come to light recently is that of California doctor Yue “Emily” Yu, MD, who stands accused of poisoning her husband with Drano. This chilling allegation is compounded by further accusations that she coached her children to lie about their father. Such behavior not only raises questions about her

The recent warning from Tokyo public health officials regarding the increasing numbers of invasive group A Streptococcus infections, particularly cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), brings to light the severity and complexity of this particular infection. STSS is more than just a simple streptococcal infection – it is a condition that leads to shock

Recently, a man was taken into custody for assaulting staff and causing damage to property with a chainsaw at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. This shocking incident highlights the need for increased security measures in healthcare facilities to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. During last year’s NATO summit in

Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), commonly known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD), is a complex neurodegenerative disorder that poses significant challenges in diagnosis and management. However, recent research conducted by Adam Staffaroni, PhD, and his team at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) has shed light on a promising new approach to detecting and monitoring FTLD

The field of ophthalmology has long struggled with diversity in its residency programs. A recent study conducted by Ambar Faridi, MD, and colleagues at Oregon Health & Science University sheds light on the role of bias reduction tools in improving diversity within ophthalmology residency selection committees. The study found that while some tools were effective