Tag: United States
Prevent Shingles Effectively with Vaccination: Tips from NIH MedlinePlus
Shingles: A Painful Rash with Preventative MeasuresShingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful rash caused by the same virus that leads to chickenpox, affecting roughly 1 million people annually. While shingles itself...
Understanding the Impact of DEA Opioid Quotas, Women’s Health Screenings, and ADHD as a...
DEA Opioid Quotas Leave Patients in PainThe DEA's recent announcement about opioid quotas for 2025 has left many seriously ill patients in distress. According to Rebecca Rodin's article, these quotas could lead to patients...
Reform the FDA to Improve Effectiveness and Accountability
Lee Cooper, a biotechnology investor and ethical bio-innovation instructor, has sounded the alarm on the fragmented nature of the U.S. Food and Drug Agency (FDA). In his recent call for reform, Cooper highlights the...
Top 3 Addiction and Drug Policy Trends to Monitor in 2025
Three Key Addiction and Drug Policy Trends to Watch in 2025The addiction and overdose epidemic in the United States has been a pressing issue for years, with drug-related deaths reaching alarming rates. As we...
DEA 2025 Opioid Quotas: Impact on Patients’ Pain Management
Impact on Patients' Pain ManagementA heart-wrenching story of Teresa, a woman in her mid-60s battling advanced cancer, highlights the dire consequences of the DEA's proposed 2025 opioid quotas on patients' pain management. As a...
CDC Warns of Mutations in H5N1 Bird Flu Sample Increasing Human Transmission Risk
Genetic Mutations in H5N1 Bird Flu Pose Increased Risk of Human TransmissionIn a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alarming genetic mutations were discovered in samples of H5N1 bird flu...
Utilizing Convalescent Plasma for Future Pandemics: Preparation Guide
Lessons from the Covid-19 PandemicFive years ago, the world was plunged into chaos as the SARS-CoV-2 virus unleashed the Covid-19 global pandemic. With no known treatment in sight, the medical community scrambled to find...
Narcan: Over-the-Counter Lifesaving Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug
Narcan: The Groundbreaking Over-the-Counter Opioid Overdose Reversal DrugThe Food and Drug Administration has taken a monumental step in the fight against opioid overdoses by approving Narcan, a life-saving naloxone nasal spray, for over-the-counter use....
Revolutionizing Gender-Affirming Surgery in the U.S.: A Fight to Preserve Progress
Revolutionizing Gender-Affirming Surgery in the U.S.: Preserving Progress Amidst Political BacklashFor many individuals who undergo gender-affirming surgery, the experience is nothing short of a rebirth. Wendy Grogan, a 48-year-old trans woman, vividly described her...
Lila Moss’ Journey with Type 1 Diabetes: From Hannah Montana to Reality
Lila Moss, the daughter of supermodel Kate Moss, recently shared her journey with type 1 diabetes in a candid episode of "Diary of a Model" on Vogue's YouTube channel. Moss, who was diagnosed as...
Supporting the Role of State Physician Health Programs in Medical Education
Supporting the Role of State Physician Health Programs in Medical EducationIn a recent article on medical education, J. Wesley Boyd raised concerns about the reliance on state Physician Health Programs (PHPs) and suggested offering...
Understanding the DRC Mystery Illness and Infectious Disease Work in the U.S.: A Critical...
Unraveling the DRC Mystery Illness: A Global Health ChallengeAmidst the dense jungles of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a shadow looms over the Panzi health zone. A mysterious illness has claimed 31 lives...
