Ketamine poisonings in the United States increased 81% between 2019 and 2021, according to a new analysis of calls to poison control centers. Although the…
‘Concerning’ Uptick in Pediatric Antipsychotic Prescribing
There has been a substantial increase over the last 20 years in antipsychotic prescribing among children and adolescents in England — especially among those with…
Physician Sues AMA for Defamation Over 2022 Election Controversy
If Willarda Edwards, MD, MBA, had won her 2022 campaign for president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA), she would have been the second Black…
Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria not higher among babies delivered by cesarean section
Imagine a horse race, where the winner takes it all and is awarded both food and protection against enemies. In the same way, bacteria compete…
New research draws attention to the effects of deep meditation on gut health
In a recent article published in General Psychiatry, researchers investigated the effects of long-term traditional Tibetan Buddhist meditation on the gut microbiome's structural characteristics. Additionally,…
Readers and Tweeters Diagnose Greed and Chronic Pain Within US Health Care System
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. U.S.…
Athletes unable to continue competing in the Olympic Games when they sustain muscle-tendon injuries
In a recent study, researchers reviewed magnetic resonance images (MRI) of muscle injuries experienced by athletes during the Tokyo Olympic Games and found that when…
Scientists developing early Alzheimer’s disease detection sensor
Researchers with the SFU Nanodevice Fabrication Group are developing a new biosensor that can be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases. An…
Rishi Sunak urged to increase dementia funding
Steve Thompson recalls signs of his early-onset dementia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding…
Most Men Who Apply to Donate Sperm Don’t Complete Process
Only about 4% of men who signed up to be sperm donors in the United States or Denmark completed the process and had their sperm…