New study raises concerns about the safety of long-term ADHD medication treatment in children
A recent study by the University of Turku and the University of Helsinki in Finland and the Finnish Social Insurance Institution Kela reveals that the average duration of ADHD medication for children and adolescents is more than three years. However, reliable, controlled data on the safety of marketed ADHD medicines in children are available for […]
Dining Out? Check the Bill for a ‘Health Insurance’ Surcharge
A restaurant in Atlanta took some heat on social media for adding a 4% health insurance surcharge to customers’ bills, but it wasn’t the first and likely won’t be the last. Restaurant owner Emily Chan told CNN that the fee covered almost all health insurance costs for employees. “We feel like there’s a pretty huge […]
Drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes reduce alcohol cravings, use in individuals with obesity
In social media posts on the community network Reddit, users reported reduced cravings for alcohol when taking drugs intended to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Across a number of threads — with titles such as “Did scientists accidentally invent an anti-addiction drug?” and “I don’t know if this is a side effect but … […]
Hospital Tissues Not Up to Sniff; Resident’s Recycled Resolutions; Liver Worm
The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. “Why do hospitals have the absolute worst tissues?” asked emergency medicine physician Amy Ho, MD, amidst increasing cases of COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and flu. In a collaborative Instagram reel, these urologists raised awareness about their specialty. When you’re […]
Ninja Warrior Nurse; Hand Hygiene 101; The Holiday Gift We Really Need
The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Emergency department nurse by day, ninja warrior by night? Brittany Hanks Doweidt, RN, shows off her skills. “If you’re surprised by this, especially if you work in medicine, you need to open your eyes,” said pediatric hematologist @acweyand, in response […]
Biden’s Risky Ladder Climb? Pharmacy Items vs Abortion Pills; ED Drink of Choice
The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. “PSA: if you’re 81, the leader of the free world, and on Eliquis please don’t climb ladders,” says pulmonologist Nick Mark, MD, after a photo from last Christmas recirculated of President Biden and the first lady hanging decorations. Following a […]
TikTok Dinged for Misinformation; BRCA Risk Overestimated; Cheers for Oncology
Social media site TikTok has become a common source of misinformation about gynecologic cancers. (Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Gynecologic Oncology) PGA Tour golfer Gary Woodland recently had surgery to remove a brain tumor, as did Louisiana State University football player Greg Brooks Jr. (CNN) Kite and Gilead announced that the CAR T-cell therapy […]
Sushi and Pregnancy; Which Vax Are You? ‘Scariest’ Echo Ever
The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. After study author Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD, took to TikTok to discuss her group’s recent findings that patients treated by female surgeons had better outcomes, she received an outpouring of comments describing personal experiences of harm caused by physicians. @doctoryoun […]
Doc on McConnell’s Freeze-Up; Medical Blackmail; Xmas for Nursing Students
The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Emergency doctor @jtrebach shares his medical opinion following Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) second public freeze-up. “Please don’t blackmail informed patients into doing things they don’t want to do,” tweeted Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD, after sharing a personal story […]
Medical Hot Takes; Selena Gomez in Anesthesiology; Surgical 5-Second Rule
The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. ICU nurse @scrubhacks and ob/gyn @tiktokbabydoc hop on a TikTok trend to share their controversial hot takes on medicine. Laura Vater, MD, MPH, shares five things she learned in her first year as an attending physician. Medical students from the […]