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Recommendations made by American Society of Hematology in the 2020 guideline are evidence-based and graded according to the GRADE approach Introduction1 Venous thromboembolism (or VTE) is a serious condition associated with the formation of blood clots in veins. VTE commonly manifests as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT mostly occurs in the …

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A massive crowd gathered for a Halloween event in Seoul, South Korea, on October 29, and a stampede broke out, killing 151 people and injuring many.

Gene therapy is a method of altering human DNA to treat disease. These advanced methodologies have the potential to lead to one-time treatments for diseases that impact millions of people globally, most of whom live in low- and middle-income countries. However, the advantages of new healthcare technology, such as gene therapy, are usually limited to high-income countries.

The drug Ozempic is gaining popularity for its weight loss side effect. Originally approved for diabetes treatment, the drug has been prescribed for obesity off-label. While there are some benefits to taking the drug, there are also risks involved.

Jumping Frenchmen of Maine is a rare clinical syndrome characterized by an extraordinarily exaggerated startle reaction, including jumping, yelling, hitting, automatic obedience to sudden commands, echolalia, and echopraxia.

A woman presents with irregular bleeding after abortion, the cause failed to get detected for a year. Successful diagnosis was possible via pelvic ultrasound and radiography. Fetal bones were successfully removed using dilatation and evacuation.

The National Medical Commission has proposed that doctors may refuse to treat patients if the patients or their relatives are violent or abusive. The proposal is a part of the new Draft National Medical Commission Registered Medical Practitioner (Professional Conduct) Regulations, 2022.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) jointly developed clinical guidelines that present recommendations on non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment of acute pain from non–low back, musculoskeletal injuries in adults.

A new study has found a link between hair-straightening chemicals and uterine cancer. The study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that women who used hair-straightening chemicals more than four times a year were more prone to uterine cancer than those who did not use them at all.

Sleep deprivation is a common problem among doctors and other healthcare professionals with serious consequences. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation can lead to decreased cognitive function, impaired judgment, and an increased risk of errors and accidents.