MDLinx • July 2024

A Pennsylvania nurse used insulin to kill at least 17 patients

Heather Pressdee will spend her remaining years in prison after pleading guilty to 3 counts of first-degree murder and 19 counts of attempted murder. Pressdee, 41, is charged with mistreating 22 patients in 5 different nursing facilities between 2020 and 2023.

MDLinx • July 2024

An epidural gone wrong: How a New York malpractice case highlights disparities in maternal care

Infant mortality rates have risen for the first time in two decades, with a 3% increase in deaths from 2021 to 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The rise in infant mortality also sheds light on the risks women face during pregnancy and birth, including routine procedures such as receiving an epidural

Healthline • May 2023

Should I Try Art Therapy for Schizophrenia Treatment?

Art therapy can be an excellent addition to a treatment program for schizophrenia, providing a much-needed outlet for expression. Art therapy is a therapeutic use of arts to help people express thoughts that might be difficult or unpleasant to express in words. For people with mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, art therapy can help people communicate their symptoms, including hallucinations, without needing to describe them.

MDLinx • May 2023

New Utah bill sparks the question: How should states fairly handle malpractice suits?

Many states have done away with regulations they once had for pursuing medical practice claims. In some instances, these rules were done away with decades ago, but the conversation about these types of requirements is still ongoing in several states.

MDLinx • April 2023

70 deaths linked to the Organ Transplant and Procurement Network, prompting reform

The Organ Transplant and Procurement Network (OTPN) is set to see modernization and improvement over the next couple of years after the network was criticized for lack of transparency, long waits, the mishandling of organs, and the number of people who die on the waitlist each year.

MDLinx • April 2023

Healthcare restrictions are on the rise in Idaho, will other states follow?

In early April, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed the most restrictive anti-abortion measures in the nation into law, and Idaho became the first state to expand its abortion ban past its own borders.

Healthline • April 2023

Gray Zone Lymphoma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Outlook

Gray zone lymphoma is an aggressive and rare type of lymphoma. Because it’s rare, diagnosis and treatment can be difficult. However, people in the early stages respond well to chemotherapy, radiation, and stem cell transplants. Gray zone lymphoma is a rare type of lymphoma that shares characteristics of both Hodgkin’s lymphoma and a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma called primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL).

MDLinx • March 2023

Proposed Florida bill would restrict discussions of menstruation in school

Earlier this month, Florida House Representative Republican Stan McClain proposed a bill aiming to set limits on how schools cover the topic of human sexuality and to what age groups it is taught, causing some to speak out in outrage.

Healthline • March 2023

Is There a Cure For Dementia Yet?

Dementia is a degenerative condition that affects over 55 million people around the world. The condition causes progressive brain damage that affects memory, communication, personality, mood, self-control, and more. In recent years, improvements have been made in dementia treatment. Today, treatments can slow down the progression of the disease.

Healthline • February 2023

The Link Between Bipolar Disorder (BPD) and Intelligence

Although there may be a link between IQ scores and bipolar disorder diagnoses, this connection could come down to genetics or other environmental factors. More research is needed to know for sure.

Healthline • September 2022

Acute Radiation Syndrome: Fact vs. Fiction on Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

Acute radiation syndrome (ARS) is a serious illness resulting from exposure to high amounts of radiation in a very short period. For instance, most people are familiar with the effects that rescue workers experienced when they responded to the Chornobyl nuclear power plant explosion in 1986. Many people have seen fictional movies or TV shows exploring the possibility of similar disasters happening in the future. Although many movie and television accounts of ARS are dramatized, ARS is a real illness.

Healthline • June 2022

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: X-Ray Procedure, Info, and Risks

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. It accounts for about 80 to 85 percent of all lung cancer cases. Lung cancer occurs when tumors form in your lungs. Though more common, NSCLC is typically less aggressive than small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Still, some forms of NSCLC can spread quickly to other parts of your body if untreated. Early diagnosis is key to improving your outlook.

Healthline • March 2021

How to Find Online Therapy That Takes Your Insurance

Until recently, you could use your health insurance for face-to-face therapy but not online services. That’s changed dramatically within the past year. During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have been taking advantage of telehealth services than ever before.

Healthline • August 2021

What's Causing the American Nursing Shortage?

America’s healthcare workforce has been spotlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This spotlight has also brought increased focus to the nursing shortage that began in 2012 and is expected to last until 2030.

Healthline • July 2021

When Is Flu Season This Year?

Every year, millions of Americans get the flu. You can get the flu at any time of year, but most cases happen during flu season. The exact dates of flu season change every year, but it typically starts when temperatures start to drop in the fall and ends when they start to rise in the spring.

Healthline • April 2021

How to Afford Your Insulin: Resources and Tips

Insulin prices have risen steadily since the 1990s. In fact, between 2012 and 2016, the cost of insulin increased by 20.7 percent every year. Increases have been slower in recent years, but costs are still on the rise.

Healthline • April 2021

What Is Childhood Alzheimer's?

When you hear the term “Childhood Alzheimer’s” you probably think of a form of Alzheimer’s disease that affects children. However, that’s not actually the case.

Healthline • February 2021

The History of Medicare

Medicare is celebrating its 55th year of providing health insurance. The program was first signed into law in 1965 and began offering coverage in 1966. That first year, 19 million Americans enrolled in Medicare for their healthcare

Healthline • December 2020

Can Taking Antibiotics Delay Your Period?

There are many reasons your period could be delayed. Everything from stress to serious illness can cause a late or skipped period. You might have heard that taking antibiotics is one of those reasons. However, antibiotics aren’t one of the causes of a late period. So, if your period is late during or right after a round of antibiotics, they’re not to blame.

Healthline • August 2020

Does Medicare Cover STD Testing?

You can get coverage for STI testing through Medicare, but you’ll need to meet Medicare’s requirements. Medicare has slightly different rules depending on the type of test you need.