Adaptive deep-brain stimulation (DBS) has shown promising results in improving motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients. This innovative approach utilizes personalized neural signals to adjust stimulation parameters according to the patient’s specific needs. The recent pilot study conducted by Carina Oehrn, MD, PhD, and her team at the University of California San Francisco has demonstrated
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Barbara Redman from New York University School of Medicine’s Grossman division of medical ethics has emphasized the importance of authors disclosing conflicts of interest. She seems to be quite critical of authors who fail to do so and believes that it is not a challenging task to access the Open Payments database. However, this statement
Becky Litvintchouk, a business owner with ADHD, found solace in using artificial intelligence tools to manage her overwhelming workload. Through the app Claude, she was able to streamline contract decisions for her business without the need to read them word for word. Additionally, generative AI bots helped her create detailed business plans by simply stating
Victoria Jackson, former “Saturday Night Live” cast member, has recently disclosed that she is battling inoperable cancer. This news comes after her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2016. The first case of the mpox variant outside of Africa has been reported in Sweden, signaling a need for increased preparedness in the U.S. healthcare system. Measures
A recent study conducted by Nicole Wright, PhD, MPH, and colleagues shed light on the impact of race and ethnicity on fracture risk among postmenopausal women. The findings, published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, revealed significant differences in fracture rates among different racial and ethnic groups. This study, which analyzed data from
The Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee, formed in 2013, has come under scrutiny due to the recent appointment of an anti-abortion activist physician, Ingrid Skop, MD, to a position that was originally intended for a rural community member. This decision has raised questions about the composition of the committee and whether it truly
The study conducted in the Chicago area revealed a concerning trend among older adults – a decline in psychological well-being before the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment. This finding sheds light on the potential relationship between cognitive decline and well-being, indicating that a deeper understanding is crucial for early detection and intervention. Interestingly, the research
The pharmacists and technicians at a Walgreens store in Vancouver, Washington have taken the bold step of seeking an election to join the Pharmacy Guild, as reported by MedPage Today. This move marks a significant development in the unionization efforts within the pharmacy profession, with the group of 10 pharmacy professionals being the first set
Despite the drop in the list of leading causes of death, health experts, including Farida Ahmad, MPH, from the CDC, emphasize that it’s not game-over for COVID. The ongoing pandemic still poses a significant risk to public health, and continued vigilance and preventive measures are crucial in combating the spread of the virus. William Schaffner,
Anthony Bing’s story sheds light on the dangers of false positive drug tests and the impact they can have on individuals’ lives. Despite not consuming alcohol for almost a year, Bing faced the threat of incarceration due to multiple positive tests. This case underscores the importance of accurate drug testing procedures in the criminal justice