AI Is the New Dr Google — Across the Globe
Patients arriving at appointments with researched information is not new, but artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT…
Does This Side Effect Spell Doom for the GLP-1’s?
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a…
Dermatitis cream found to contain steroid and antifungal; recall ongoing: HSA
SINGAPORE – A dermatitis cream that contains two potent medicinal ingredients has been ordered off the shelves, said…
MHRA Approves UK’s First Nasal Spray for Anaphylaxis
An adrenaline nasal spray for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare…
Back ache? Arthritis? Studies hint that bees could take the sting out of chronic pain
Bees are beloved as pollinators and dreaded for their painful stings. But their venom is also hailed by…
New Clozapine Consensus Guidelines Drop ANC Monitoring
Monitoring absolute neutrophil count (ANC) levels beyond 2 years of clozapine treatment is no longer necessary, new international…
More Days, More Resistance: Time to Rethink Antibiotics
“One of the most universally accepted beliefs around the world,” said Brad Spellberg, MD, chief medical officer at…
Are Pre-Workout Powders Overloading the Heart?
Pre-workout supplements are gaining popularity in Brazil because of their promising effects, including increased focus, energy, endurance, enhanced…
GLP-1 RAs in Eating Disorders: Promising or Perilous?
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) continue to skyrocket in popularity as both approved and off-label treatments…
FDA Issues Alert on Compounded Topical Finasteride Risks
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday it has become aware of reports of adverse events…