October 28, 2024
(National Post) – The case is among several highlighted by an Ontario MAID death review committee involving people who weren’t terminally ill An Ontario man in his late 40s with a history of mental illness died by euthanasia after his … Read More
October 25, 2024
(New York Times) – The mother of a 14-year-old Florida boy says he became obsessed with a chatbot on Character.AI before his death. Sewell, a 14-year-old ninth grader from Orlando, Fla., had spent months talking to chatbots on Character.AI, a … Read More
October 24, 2024
(The Guardian) – Pollock is among an unknown number of people experiencing what many have unofficially termed “breast implant illness” (BII). The term has gained traction on social media but is not a formal medical diagnosis, and therefore still unfamiliar … Read More
October 23, 2024
(CNN) – A CNN investigation reveals how deceptive political fundraising has misled elderly Americans into giving away millions of dollars More than 1,000 reports filed with government agencies and consumer advocacy groups reviewed by CNN, along with an analysis of … Read More
October 23, 2024
(The Walrus) – Alternative medicine has become a scrutiny-free wonderland for anything and everything The wellness industry is currently valued at a breathtaking $5.6 trillion (US) worldwide, which includes earnings from bona fide resources for healthier living (e.g., sports and … Read More
October 23, 2024
(New York Times) – The leader of the long-running study said that the drugs did not improve mental health in children with gender distress and that the finding might be weaponized by opponents of the care. In the nine years … Read More
October 23, 2024
(New York Times) – Genetic tests showed that certain patients were predisposed to brain injuries if they took the drugs. That information remained secret. To assess the drug’s effectiveness and safety, Eisai sought to include people whose genetic profiles made … Read More
October 23, 2024
(ProPublica) – When companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for care recommended by doctors for their patients. A ProPublica and Capitol Forum investigation found … Read More
October 22, 2024
(Reuters) – Eli Lilly said on Monday it sued three medical spas and online vendors for selling products claiming to contain tirzepatide, the main ingredient in its popular weight-loss medicine Zepbound, including in the form of dissolvable tablets. The new … Read More
October 22, 2024
(MedPage Today) – Most adolescents who started gender-affirming medical care didn’t regret it, according to survey responses from participants in the Trans Youth Project. Out of 220 youths, only nine (4%) said they had some level of regret for having … Read More
October 22, 2024
(New York Times) – After 44 days, Kendric Cromer, 12, left the hospital. While his family feels fortunate that he was the first to receive a treatment, their difficult experiences hint at what others will be up against. Kendric Cromer, … Read More
October 21, 2024
(Wall Street Journal) – Tens of thousands of prescriptions are now being filled each month for ketamine-derived Spravato for depression Sales are rising so much that Spravato has emerged as a key part of J&J’s lineup. Analysts expect the drug … Read More
October 21, 2024
(MedPage Today) – World Medical Association releases “Declaration of Helsinki” principles for medical research The World Medical Association (WMA) voted unanimously today to approve revised ethical principles for human participants in medical research. (Read More)
October 17, 2024
(NPR) – Martin was not assigned to the operating room that day, but she says she thought she might get drafted. So she started to review case notes from earlier in the day. She became alarmed when she read that … Read More
October 17, 2024
(Wall Street Journal) – State-mandated tests frequently find mold just below legal limits, WSJ analysis shows, suggesting that tainted samples are being cleared for sale Marijuana’s humid growing conditions are a paradise for dangerous mold. States where marijuana is legal … Read More
October 16, 2024
(Medical Xpress) – A series of recently published opinions and letters in JAMA Internal Medicine present varying perspectives on the current state of US dental care all emphasize the need for evidence-based practices and changes in economic models. The conversation … Read More
October 15, 2024
(Wall Street Journal) – Lawmakers have proposed restrictions, but some scientists say it is hard to tell if they will help America’s children and teens love social media. But concern is growing that using it is causing more harm than good, … Read More
October 15, 2024
(Wired) – Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid. If the technology works as advertised, then Global Intelligence … Read More
October 15, 2024
(Wired) – A company called Emteq Labs has unveiled its vision for a new type of smart glasses—ones that peer inward at you rather than outward at the world. The glasses, called Sense, have a series of sensors in them … Read More
October 14, 2024
(NBC News) – The free organizations offer counseling while trying to dissuade women from having abortions. They promise to protect health data but aren’t bound by federal privacy law. A free family planning center in Twin Falls, Idaho, asks its … Read More
October 14, 2024
(NPR) – Officials at TikTok discovered that there was “a high” number of underage streamers receiving a “gift” or “coin” in exchange for stripping — real money converted into a digital currency often in the form of a plush toy … Read More
October 14, 2024
(MIT Technology Review) – Deleting your data from 23andMe is permanent and cannot be reversed. But some of that data will be retained to comply with the company’s legal obligations, according to its privacy statement. That means 23andMe and its … Read More
October 14, 2024
BMC Medical Ethics has new articles available online. Articles include:
October 11, 2024
(BBC) – The focus on puberty blockers in the gender-care debate is disproportionate, the paediatrician who led the NHS review into children’s services, says. Dr Hilary Cass said the merits of the treatment used to delay the onset of puberty … Read More
October 11, 2024
(Wired) – Now that the Mounjaro and Zepbound shortage is over, Eli Lilly is going after the cottage industry selling “compounded” versions of its meds. Eli Lilly has sent cease-and-desist letters to hundreds of compounding pharmacies, telehealth companies, and medical … Read More
