August 18, 2022

What is the association between COVID-19 and thrombotic events?

In a recent study published in the JAMA Network journal, researchers assessed the association of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and

U.S. to provide 50,000 monkeypox vaccines for Pride and other events with high attendance by gay men

Pharmacist Ngoc-Chau Tran fills syringes with monkeypox vaccine at a new walk-up monkeypox vaccination site at Barnsdall Art Park on

New study advances the understanding of genetic basis of autism

A new study of genes underlying neurodevelopmental differences has uncovered more than 70 that are very strongly associated with autism

What Is Missed When We Rush Back to ‘Normal’?

“I don’t know where this summer went!” This is not an uncommon refrain to hear in mid-August, as Labor Day

10 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act will Impact Cancer Care

This week, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). While the name of this bill doesn’t sound

Young people’s mental health referrals hit a record high

New data collected by the NHS reveals the number of young people referred to emergency mental health services rose by

Use Of Sleep Medications Among Americans Declining In Recent Years

It seems Americans are finally saying no to sleep medications. A team of researchers has seen a declining trend in

Bret Stetka, Longtime Medscape Editor, Dies at 43

Medscape is mourning the loss of Bret Stetka, MD, an executive editor who covered neuroscience with curiosity and authority for

Boston Children’s Hospital says it’s gotten violent threats over care for transgender children

The hospital said in an emailed statement Wednesday that its clinicians and staff have been harassed by phone, email and

Casper Update 2022 | Everything You NEED to Know

Learn more about the all-new Med School Insiders Casper Course: https://medschoolinsiders.com/casper Premeds often worry about things like GPA, MCAT, and

A coming together of minds for early detection

The importance of early detection of cancer is hard to overstate in terms of patient impact – what’s more the

How to shelter from the storm and create your own sanctuary

Whether it’s a physical or mental space, discover your own personal sanctuary and take a moment to retreat In 2021,

Many Omicron Patients Unintentionally Spread This COVID-19 Variant: Study

Many COVID-19 patients infected with the omicron variant could be spreading the virus unintentionally.  A small study published in JAMA

Is Yoga the Answer to Pelvic Floor Woes?

After New York–based yoga instructor Erin Conley’s two sisters gave birth, Conley suggested a few advanced poses to help strengthen

The end of quarantine? What people should know about the CDC’s new Covid-19 guidelines

With the required quarantine ending, what should people do if they’ve been exposed? How long should they isolate if they

Just a Mosquito Bite, or Something Worse?

With summer upon us, unfortunately, pesky mosquitoes come with the beautiful weather and fun. For many of us, mosquito bites

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