Aspirin has conventionally been used to prevent heart disease, stroke, and death in patients with heightened risk. Many physicians have assumed that higher doses are likely more effective than lower doses when used prophylactically. However, a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has produced surprising results that suggest … [Read more...]
Baby Aspirin: Does Dose Matter?
Do We Finally Have a Cure for Alopecia Areata?
Effective treatment for hair loss has eluded physicians and scientists for generations, regardless of the type of hair loss or the mechanism underlying it. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune form of hair loss where hair is rapidly lost from the scalp, eyelashes, and eyebrows. The treatment options for the condition have been limited, but clinical … [Read more...]
Is becoming an REH, Rural Emergency Hospital, high on your hospital’s priority list in 2023?
In November 2022, CMS finalized a new Medicare provider designation for rural hospitals in its final Outpatient Prospective Payment System ruling. As outlined in the details, the ruralemergency hospital designation will be implemented in January 2023, allowing rural and critical access hospitals to receive a 5% payment increase for their services, … [Read more...]
Can COVID-19 Vaccination Cause Vitiligo?
There is ongoing interest in potential unwanted side effects associated with COVID-19 vaccination. While many of the original theories on adverse events were deemed conspiracy theories, some data are emerging that suggest that COVID-19 vaccination may lead to some unintended health consequences. A new case study published in the journal Cureus … [Read more...]
Can Some Flu Vaccines Exacerbate Asthma Symptoms?
The use of vaccines in children has perhaps never been more controversial than it is now, following the development and distribution of child vaccines for COVID-19. Flu vaccines have long been recommended in children. In those with asthma, the value of flu vaccines is complicated by both the impact of flu on asthma symptoms and the potential impact … [Read more...]