CDC Tells Docs to Be on the Lookout for Bird Flu Cases
The CDC wants clinicians and health departments to consider potential infections with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus, commonly known as bird flu, in people with exposure to potentially infected animal sources. The health advisory alert comes on the heels of Monday’s announcement by the CDC and the Texas State Department of Health […]
CDC: Consider Testing Blood for ‘Forever Chemicals’
Doctors may consider blood testing for the endocrine-disrupting chemicals per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to assess community-wide exposure, the CDC recommended in new guidance this week. In a new resource center detailing PFAS information, the CDC said clinicians can order blood testing to measure PFAS levels for patients on an individual basis through Clinical Laboratory […]
Opinion | Wondering Which Specialty to Choose? Consider This
Smith is a pediatric neurosurgeon. When young medical students consider their career trajectories, there are an incredible number of variables to consider: What are my passions? What kind of hours do I want to work? What specialties will help me pay down my student debt the fastest? I believe the strongest consideration ought to be […]
Antibody for Infant RSV Prevention to Face FDA Panel
An FDA advisory committee on Thursday will consider whether to recommend a shot of a monoclonal antibody against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to prevent lower respiratory tract disease in both infants and in at-risk children up to age 2 years. The Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee will examine a biologics license application approval for nirsevimab, a […]
Brain circuit for spirituality?
More than 80 percent of people around the world consider themselves to be religious or spiritual. But research on the neuroscience of spirituality and religiosity has been sparse. Previous studies have used functional neuroimaging, in which an individual undergoes a brain scan while performing a task to see what areas of the brain light up. […]