A remarkable medical milestone was achieved at a children’s hospital in St. Louis where a pair of 2-year-old conjoined twins, Hiyab and Wuhbto, were successfully separated. The twins, hailing from Ethiopia, were born with a rare condition known as craniopagus, joining them at the head but facing opposite directions. This condition affects less than 6% […]
Individuals who have never engaged in smoking might still face a high risk of developing lung cancer due to a rare genetic mutation. A recent study indicates that carriers of the EGFR T790M mutation may have a 62-fold increased risk of lung cancer compared to those who have never smoked. Even when considering both smokers […]
Two Democratic lawmakers, Kathy Castor from Florida and Terri Sewell from Alabama, have introduced a bill aimed at reversing a decision made by the Trump administration to end a Medicare prescription drug subsidy program. The bill, known as the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act, seeks to extend the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration until […]
The upcoming AI Health Summit by Newsweek spotlights a significant shift from previous digital health forums. The primary focus now lies not in the capabilities of AI but in human intervention and roles within health care systems. When algorithms signal potential health risks, it is essential to determine the responsibility for acting on the information. […]
President Donald Trump announced significant changes to vaccine administration during an Oval Office event. He proposed that pharmaceuticals divide vaccines into five separate doses, to be administered at six-month intervals. Trump believes this strategy would lower autism rates. The comments coincided with remarks from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a conference he hosted. […]
New CDC Director on Dealing With Health Secretary RFK Jr. In an interview with Atlanta News First, Erica Schwartz, recently appointed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discussed her working relationship with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Schwartz stated she disagrees with Secretary Kennedy privately, maintaining necessary decorum within the administration. […]
Democracy Dies in Darkness Recently, I encountered an evolving trend in how Google addresses personal inquiries. Upon seeking advice on screen time for teenagers, Google offered an AI-generated answer. Traditionally known for providing links, Google’s shift to AI is noticeable. In a bizarre twist, one AI response inquired about my medical history. Another directly answered […]
Trials are underway to investigate the use of mRNA vaccines for lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and other diseases. This marks a significant development in cancer treatment. The experimental drug, which utilizes messenger RNA for personalized skin cancer vaccines, has shown promising results. Researchers believe this success could pave the way for a variety of new […]
Eighteen months after his initial diagnosis, the treatment for 21-year-old Mason Henderson’s rare brain tumor was struggling. Neither chemotherapy nor a clinical trial in New York City provided relief. The tumor, which had even spread to his spinal fluid, was so rare that it was only named by the World Health Organization in 2021. After […]
Growing up in Bellville, a small town in central Texas, psychologists weren’t common in my life. Neuropsychology, in particular, was unknown. My interest in the field sparked during my first master’s degree. I took a job as a psychometrist, a role that involved administering neuropsychological tests. This work suited me well and set the tone […]