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The Florida Study and the public health hypocrites

Dr. Anish Koka

The incoherent rage from the evangelical science left is fun to document but at this rate I will never make it to the actual study that has upset the partisan hacks that masquerade as scientists. Vaccines apparently occupy a very holy place in the minds of the public health monolith that currently rules the world.

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Abstract DP6: Multicultural Recommendations to Guide Stroke Care: A Document Review of International Stroke Guidelines

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Stroke represents a major global public health challenge, with 12.2 A document analysis was conducted to assess the extent to which stroke guidelines address cultural diversity in stroke care.Method:A document review of international stroke guidelines was employed based on the framework established by Steinberg et al.

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Major research papers from NEJM in 2023

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

Final message However, the crowning glory among all articles appear towards the end of the document, titled Combating misinformation as a core Function of Public Health. Let me share the link to this PDF document here. Hope it allows open access and there are no copyright issues. Notable articles of 2023 from NEJM.

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3 Powerful Strategies: Combatting Cardiometabolic Risk Factors for Black Americans 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Spotlighting the health and medical communities, researchers have identified 4 key areas to tackle health disparities: Documenting the health impact of racism with more empirical research showing its long and ongoing impact on health in medical journals.

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Abstract WP36: Proven Strategies for Educating Staff and Reducing Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in Stroke Hospital Units

Stroke Journal

of their unit-acquired HAPIs were reportable to the state’s Department of Public Health (DPH) in FY21 and 20% were reportable to the DPH in FY22. The stroke units at a large teaching hospital saw an increase in HAPI’s during fiscal years (FY) 21 and 22 with 16 collective HAPIs in FY21 and 25 in FY22. Additionally, 12.5%

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Cerebrovascular Complications Associated With Iatrogenic Fungal Meningitis Following Surgical Procedures in Mexico

Stroke Journal

Positive Fungitell β-D-glucan assay in cerebrospinal fluid was documented in all cases, andF.solaniwas confirmed by polymerase chain reaction in case 3. Public health awareness should be raised and a strong response should be pursued. We highlight the risk for vertebrobasilar circulation CVC among these patients.

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Biosense Webster Submits Application to U.S. FDA Seeking Approval of the VARIPULSE Platform for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

Acute procedure success (defined as confirmed entrance block at the end of procedure) and freedom from documented atrial arrhythmia recurrence at 12 months were also assessed. Global epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: An increasing epidemic and public health challenge. In: AF Symposium.; February 2-4; Boston. Int J Stroke.