New Yorkers Protest Killing Of Jordan Neely
Protests erupted at a subway station and on the streets of New York City on Wednesday just days after a Black homeless man was killed on a train by another subway rider. Jordan Neely, 30, was put in a chokehold and killed on the northbound F train in New York by a 24-year-old Marine veteran […]
A Man Was Left In Jail Naked, Alone And Suffering From Psychosis — He Died Weeks Later
Joshua McLemore died after 20 days in solitary confinement in the Jackson County jail, during which time he barely ate or drank. Courtesy Budge & Heipt When 29-year-old Joshua McLemore stopped answering his mother’s calls and texts, she started to worry. McLemore had been diagnosed with schizophrenia as a young adult, and he had struggled […]
CATIS-2: Delayed Antihypertension Tx for Acute Ischemic Stroke Still an Option
DALLAS — Antihypertensive treatment could wait for 7 days following an acute ischemic stroke (AIS), so long as the patient has no comorbidities that warrant the emergency reduction of their blood pressure (BP). In the CATIS-2 trial, there was no significant difference in the composite of major disability and death between patients with AIS who […]
‘Better Off Hibernating’: What It’s Really Like To Live With SAD
While many of us may catch a case of the winter blues as the days get shorter, an estimated 10 million adults in the United States live with seasonal affective disorder. This mental health condition, also known as seasonal depression, lasts around four to five months on average. “The appropriately named SAD, or seasonal affective […]
Second Trial Participant Dies in Alzheimer’s Drug Study
Days before the release of promising phase III trial data of lecanemab, an investigational anti-amyloid drug for early Alzheimer’s disease, a death possibly linked to the treatment was reported. An unpublished case report featured in Science suggested the death of a 65-year-old lecanemab trial participant who also had cerebral amyloid angiopathy — a condition in […]
Opinion | Pharma Reps: A Blessing or a Curse?
Are pharma reps on balance a curse or a blessing to medical practices? On some days it is not unusual to believe the former, that the pharmaceutical representative is another obnoxious intrusion into the ever-decreasing time available to spend with patients. Some doctors habitually see these reps for a few seconds, just long enough to […]
You Can Boost Your Endorphins Without Working Out. Here’s How.
Cold winter days and long winter nights mean many folks are probably hoping to boost their happiness levels naturally, and one way to do so is through the release of endorphins, which have a host of mood-boosting benefits. Endorphins are natural hormones in your body that give you the classic “runner’s high” feeling, said Dr. […]
If You’re Rubbing Your Eyes, Stop Right Now
Long days on the computer, pollen-filled air or just a repetitive habit? Whatever the reason, many of us are rubbing our eyes too much, and experts say it’s not a good idea. “The skin under your eyes is the thinnest on your body,” said plastic surgery nurse Tara Adashev. “You should think of it as […]
Opinion | My Patients Are My Heroes
I was standing outside the patient room, feeling slightly restless that day. A few days earlier, I had received some news from my doctor that I was not expecting. My mind sifted through the various possibilities and directions this could take me. When will I get to see my doctor to discuss this? What does […]
Do You Get More Anxious Or Sad In The Fall? There’s A Reason For That.
When we talk about seasonal depression, the short, frosty days of winter probably come to mind. After all, the bulk of people who experience seasonal mood changes feel the most stress and anxiety during the thick of winter. But seasonal affective disorder can happen at any time, in any season. And right now, as we […]