AI (artificial generated) healthcare content on the internet has mushroomed in the last 12 months. Mindful of the significant percentage of the populace that researches medical questions online, content providers have jumped into the space, using large language models to author articles on highly complex topics of which they have little to no personal experience. The result is what some have deemed the internet of AI search engine optimized crap to drive clicks and reap advertising dollars. One way that savvy searchers have devised to avoid this is to use the “before:2023” phrase in all online ..read more

In a lab meeting of Dr. Eduardo Marban of Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California Dr. Michael Jones presented results obtained in two mouse models and one human macrophage study showing the new experimental DNA drug TY1 reversed scleroderma. The post Promising Results Using New Drug to Reverse Scleroderma appeared first on InsideSurgery Medical Information Blog ..read more

The editors of InsideSurgery have long noted reports in the press and videos published on social media platforms showing the current president of the United States with speech, memory, and physical deficits. Although we have not examined Biden or reviewed his medical records, it is possible to piece together clips that suggest that he may be struggling with a neurodegenerative disorder. Biden has at least a dozen signs that are seen in Parkinsons-like conditions: bradykinesia – The post What Is Wrong With Joe Biden? appeared first on InsideSurgery Medical Information Blog ..read more

Laboratory investigation to help elucidate the presence of pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma is always utilized. The work up includes urine testing for presence of abnormal amounts of metanephrines. The astute clinician should always consider the possibility of a falsely elevated test in this situation. The following substances may cause an abnormally high level of metanephrines in the urine caffeine nicotine calcium channel blocders levodopa tricyclic antidepressants monoamine oxidase inhibitors phenoxybenzamine   Reference Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes, 3rd ed., p. 855 ..read more

InsideSurgery.com is following with concern the collapse and cardiac arrest suffered by Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin during what looked like a routine hit during a game against the Bengals on Monday night. While we are not involved in the care of Hamlin we have noted developments through media reports. The actual collapse of the Hamlin appeared off the main broadcast shot but he apparently looked to be involved in a routine tackle of not particularly unusual force. He then popped up and took a step or two backwards and collapsed onto his back. Reports are now that he suffe4red a cardiac a ..read more

Although InsideSurgery is not participating in the care of the Auburn football player injured on the kickoff in the game against LSU, we are noting the concerning videotape and reports from the stadium. The injured player was running down the field at full speed and struck the LSU kick returner on the side with the top of his helmet. He immediately fell to the ground without any apparent movement. On site medical personnel were correct in immediately rushing to the field to evaluate him for spinal cord injury and head injury. The patient was awake and speaking but did not seem to have any move ..read more

Nurse Nicole Linton of Houston was arrested for the fiery crash that killed five people in Los Angeles. Surveillance cameras recorded video of her speeding through an intersection in a Mercedes sedan and striking two cars, causing them to burst into flames. Several people were thought to have burned to death in the crash, including a pregnant women and her one year old son. The post Nurse Nicole Linton Arrested for Fiery Crash appeared first on InsideSurgery Medical Information Blog ..read more

If I was thinking about going to medical school again I would review these MCAT prep general strategies before I started studying. With Winning in Mind This book by Lanny Bassham is a must read for anyone who is undertaking any high performance activity. Lanny runs a clinic for high-end performers in Texas where he lays out his performance philosophies and strategies for achieving maximum goals. He does a great job of summarizing his tenets in this book. Somewhat surprisingly and counter to conventional coaching, he does recommends that performers concentrate largely on positive results. Using ..read more

Cranial Nerve 1 is responsible for olfaction. The post Cranial Nerve 1 appeared first on InsideSurgery Medical Information Blog ..read more

Cooper University Hospital (Camden, New Jersey) nurse whistleblower Allison Stec has filed suit against her employer after she says she was retaliated against for calling attention to a physician who was allegedly so drunk on the job she was unable to stand. https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/06/nj-nurse-faced-retaliation-after-complaint-about-allegedly-impaired-doctor-lawsuit-says.html The post Cooper University Nurse Files Suit After Alleged Retaliation for Exposing Impaired Physician appeared first on InsideSurgery Medical Information Blog ..read more