Most recent by Ryan McDonald
Facing Burnout: How One Cohort Moves the Topic from Taboo to Safe Zone
Imagine a guest lecture where fellows are given the opportunity to ask an invited speaker about burnout and work-life balance. Now, imagine the surprise when none of those fellows asks the lecturer a single question about that topic. Afterward, you approach the group to inquire why no one asked any questions. One of the fellows responds that they were uncomfortable asking burnout or work-life balance related questions in front of their peers and attendings.
Extraintestinal manifestations develop, worsen after Entyvio for IBD
AUSTIN, Texas — Approximately 30% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease developed new or worsening extraintestinal manifestations after receiving Entyvio, according to data presented at Crohn’s & Colitis Congress extraintestinal manifestations.
Q&A: How three GIs are handling the Zantac recall
A week after halting the distribution of Zantac, Sandoz, the drug’s manufacturer, voluntarily recalled several formulations of the heartburn medication after noting confirmed contamination with N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a possible human carcinogen, above established FDA levels.
Developing effective screening tool remains ‘holy grail’ of ovarian cancer research
Breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers are among the most common cancers that affect women, according to the American Cancer Society. The mortality rates associated with these cancers in women vary drastically. This year, there will be an estimated 41,760 deaths attributed to breast cancer, 23,240 deaths attributed to colorectal cancer, and 13,980 deaths attributed to ovarian cancer in the United States.
‘Explosion’ of FDA approvals made ‘significant’ impact in ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer accounts for 2.5% of all cancer cases in women across the United States, making it the eighth most common cancer in women, according to data from the American Cancer Society and the World Cancer Research Fund.
Prevalence of allergic rhinitis high in smokers
Exposure to tobacco smoke appeared more likely to increase the prevalence of allergic rhinitis symptoms in people, independent of allergic sensitization, according to study results.
Increases in medical, recreational marijuana use raise allergy concerns
As marijuana becomes increasingly common and legally accessible in some states, clinicians have an increased concern regarding the potential allergens associated with the use and handling of Cannabis sativa.
Clothing fabrics impact transfer of house dust mites
The type of clothing fabric a person wears contributed to the transfer of house dust mites from one location to another, according to study results.