Dr. Kavita Nanda, a reproductive health expert, discusses continuous use hormonal birth control, a method allowing women to skip periods for extended durations. This approach, using pills without placebo breaks or other methods like implants, prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus, effectively preventing pregnancy. Dr. Nanda clarifies that...
New Jersey health officials are warning concertgoers who attended Shakira's performance at MetLife Stadium on Thursday night into Friday morning about potential measles exposure. A non-resident attendee was infectious during the concert. Symptoms, which may appear up to June 6th, include fever, cough, rash, and other respiratory issues....
The FDA announced it will restrict access to seasonal Covid-19 boosters for healthy Americans under 65, requiring robust clinical trials for approval. This new framework, outlined by FDA Commissioner Makary and Dr. Prasad in the New England Journal of Medicine, aligns the US more closely with European practices, limiting...
Neurosurgeon Dr. Geoffrey Manley challenges conventional brain injury treatment after a 2002 case. A police officer, initially deemed hopeless by Manley's mentor, showed signs of improvement despite being in a coma. Manley's defiance of the initial prognosis led to the patient's recovery, prompting Manley to advocate for a revised...
The FDA announced it will likely approve fall Covid-19 booster shots for adults over 65 and those with underlying health conditions. However, additional studies are needed before approving vaccines for healthy younger adults. FDA officials cited uncertain benefits for this group in The New England Journal of Medicine....
The FDA is significantly altering its Covid vaccine rollout. New vaccines will require placebo-controlled trials, impacting future approvals but exempting those for high-risk groups this fall. Annual shots for healthy adults and children are unlikely, moving away from the yearly flu shot model. This decision, influenced by FDA...
Pelvic floor health is often overlooked, impacting quality of life for both men and women. Common disorders include incontinence and pelvic pain. Experts debunk myths: pelvic floor issues aren't solely women's problems, aren't inevitable, require proactive patient advocacy, Kegels aren't always the solution, and treatment isn't limited by...
A new study in Brain Medicine suggests a link between microplastics in ultra-processed foods and neurological disorders like depression and dementia. Microplastics, found in high concentrations in processed foods, can bypass the blood-brain barrier, causing oxidative stress and damaging brain cells. This mechanism mirrors the negative effects of...
The FDA announced it will restrict Covid-19 vaccine access to those 65+ and high-risk individuals. This decision, detailed in a New England Journal of Medicine commentary by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and Dr. Vinay Prasad, reflects a shift away from universal vaccination. The agency will require manufacturers to...
The FDA announced stricter approval standards for future COVID-19 vaccine boosters. For high-risk individuals (65+, or younger with underlying conditions), immunogenicity data will suffice. However, for healthy adults aged 6 months to 64 years, randomized controlled trials demonstrating reduced infections or hospitalizations will be required for approval. This change...
