December 20, 2024

Introducing the Quirky Clinic

Each week we’ll dive into the strangest and most surprising medical stories, from cutting-edge science to unbelievable true tales.

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December 18, 2024

FDA Flags Serious Risk in Catheter Recall

The FDA has issued a 'most serious' classification for the recall of Boston Scientific's catheters used in minimally invasive surgery, linked to reports of esophageal injury and fatalities.

Reuters

December 18, 2024

Does Anger at Health Care Drive Change?

In-depth exploration of public anger towards the American health care system throughout history, potential for change, and Hollywood's portrayal of health insurance-related events.

KFF Health News

December 17, 2024

AHA Updates Stroke Palliative Care Guidelines

Updated statement promotes integrated palliative care for all stroke patients.

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December 16, 2024

Does Ozempic Double Eye Disease Risk?

Danish health authorities seek EU review of studies linking Novo Nordisk's Ozempic to rare eye condition in type 2 diabetes patients.

Reuters

December 16, 2024

Smoke Travels 2,100 Miles, Hits Heart Health

A case-only study published in JAMA Network Open reveals a significant increase in cardiopulmonary clinical encounters in Maryland during June 2023, associated with remote wildfire smoke exposure, extending beyond the immediate wildfire vicinity.

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December 16, 2024

New Guidelines Address Elder Surgery Care

Expanded preoperative evaluations can reduce postoperative delirium by 23% in older adults, but frailty doubles the risk—are your patients screened effectively?

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December 13, 2024

UnitedHealth Group CEO Acknowledges ‘Flawed’ System

"No one would design a system like the one we have. And no one did. It's a patchwork built over decades."

Reuters

December 12, 2024

Brief, Vigorous Activity May Lower CV Risk in Women: Study Findings

A recent study shows that even 3.4 minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity per day could significantly reduce cardiovascular risk, particularly in non-exercising women.

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