As the climate changes, how doctors treat patients, and medical program curricula, are evolving
In the 1990s, two hurricanes devastated Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean, wiping entire communities off the map and killing dozens of people. “Everything was just decimated,” Malama Tafuna’i, a primary care physician in Apia, the territory’s capital, said. “It…
Read MoreWant to change attitudes on vaccination? Try a little empathy
Source: Read Full Article
Read MoreHow AI inferences of race in medical images can improve or worsen health care disparities
Among the hottest sectors for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is health care. The Food and Drug Administration has now approved more than 500 AI devices—most within just the last couple of years—to assist doctors across a range of tasks, from…
Read MoreLittle known sign of lung cancer which can be seen on your face
Lung cancer: Dr Amir describes the symptoms in February Experts have warned a swelling in the face could be a key sign of lung cancer. Facial swelling, although lesser-known, can occur when a tumour exerts pressure on the superior vena…
Read MoreWoman who cried 'three times a day' about acne shares incredible transformation
‘This time last year I would cry probably three times a day. I did not want to leave my house, it’s also painful like your face hurts,’ said TikToker and influencer Alix Earle. The 22-year-old from Monmouth County, New Jersey,…
Read MoreNew study finds problem with the eyes could increase dementia risk by 33 percent
Dr Hilary lists the early symptoms of dementia Dr Olivia Killeen, who led the study, explained vision problems can not only impact a person’s social life, but can also result in a number of negative health outcomes. “Vision problems really…
Read MoreNew studies shed more light on potential risks of antenatal steroids
Two new studies published by The BMJ today examine the potential health risks for infants of giving steroid drugs to women who are at risk of giving birth early. Taken together, the results highlight the need for doctors to be…
Read MoreUS News Ranks Top Cardiology, Heart Surgery Hospitals
Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is once again the number-one hospital for cardiology and heart surgery, according to US News & World Report latest rankings. In the magazine’s 2023-2024 list, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, takes over the number-two spot…
Read MoreTop US Hospitals for Psychiatric Care Ranked
Once again, McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, is ranked as the best US hospital for psychiatric care, according to US News & World Report. As previously reported by Medscape Medical News, McLean Hospital claimed the top spot in last year’s…
Read MoreStroke: Low dose aspirin may raise risk of brain bleeding
Researchers investigated the effects of low dose aspirin on stroke risk in older adults. They found that low dose aspirin did not significantly reduce stroke risk, but increased the risk of intracranial bleeding by 38%. Clinicians should screen patients for…
Read More