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Old Medical Oath Needs Refresh From the Original Hippocratic Version

Graduating medical school students traditionally swear allegiance to the Hippocratic Oath, which they assume mandates that they “first do no harm,” but it is dated and now coming under fire.

ENVIRON

At COP28: Rising Temperatures Demand a Response to Non-Communicable Diseases

According to a recent report, global warming has surpassed the limits of human survival, posing a significant threat to our well-being and existence.

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Vaginal Hysterectomy

A vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive technique to remove the uterus. Vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that benefits patients by having only a vaginal incision, shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, reduced pain, and a shorter hospital stay.

DISEASES

Why I Still Wear a Mask

Why I continue to wear a mask in crowded spaces even after Quebec repealed the mask mandate on public transit.

Study Links Severe Sleep Apnea to Higher Blood Glucose Levels in African Americans

African Americans with severe sleep apnea and other adverse sleep patterns are much more likely to have high blood glucose levels —a risk factor for diabetes—than those without these patterns

You Need the Covid Booster

RADITIONAL COVID-19 VACCINE REGIMENS appear not to neutralize the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant. On the other hand, three mRNA vaccine doses elicit potent variant cross-neutralization, including the...

No Hope for Older Patients in Cancer Clinical Trials Thanks to Bias

Hope is one thing that can keep patients alive, but when older cancer patients are not even considered for clinical trials, how can they maintain hope?

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Product Recall: Amiodarone HCl Injection, USP and Tranexamic Acid Injection, USP

Mylan Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Four Lots of Amiodarone HCl Injection, USP and Tranexamic Acid Injection, USP Due to Carton Label Mix-Up

CARDIO

Beans Are Now the Super Food That We All Need, So Get Ready for a New Diet

Beans are one of the best sources of protein and a food that can last a long time on the shelf. Researchers are singing their praises.

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QUACK ALERTS

Scott Atlas on Medika’s Quack Scale

Scott Atlas scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. He poses a very high risk to both his patients and the general public and we recommend against following any of his advice.