Author: Michelle Korhonen
Mental health courts connect people to treatment and keep them out of jail. But they also often come at the price of a guilty plea, and participants say that feels like coercion.
The Supreme Court’s upcoming decision about the most common pharmaceutical used for medication abortions may be just the beginning of the political battle over the drug.Earlier this month, the Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal of lower-court rulings that would severely reduce access to mifepristone. The Court’s acceptance of the case marked a crucial juncture in the legal maneuvering over the medication.But however the high court rules, pressure is mounting inside the GOP coalition for the next Republican president to broadly use executive authority at the Food and Drug Administration and the Justice Department to limit access to mifepristone…
Increase In Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders Scientists find Link – The air in America is thick with cannabis smoke, and with its rising popularity comes a tide of concerning consequences. A new review from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) paints a sobering picture: widespread cannabis use, particularly among young adults, is significantly linked to a surge in cannabis-related psychiatric disorders. This calls for a swift and decisive response, both in terms of medical awareness and patient support. The numbers are stark. Nearly one in five Americans over 12 are now regular cannabis users, with over 16…
Advocates and victims of the opioid crisis gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 4, 2023, while the justices hear a case about Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal. The protesters urged justices to overturn the deal, which would give the Sackler family immunity against future civil cases related to opioids. Aneri Pattani/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Aneri Pattani/KFF Health News Advocates and victims of the opioid crisis gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 4, 2023, while the justices hear a case about Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal. The protesters urged justices to overturn the deal, which would…
Washington Wizards fans didn’t need a new reason to be miserable. As a Wizards diehard, I’m used to following their annual descent in the NBA standings. But I experienced a fresh sort of pain at the recent announcement that the team would be moving from its convenient downtown-D.C. home to a new, $2.2 billion “world-class Entertainment District” in the Virginia suburb of Alexandria. What’s so sad about my terrible team leaving the emptiest arena in the NBA for a gleaming palace across the Potomac? Sit down and let me explain—right here, in row G, seat 11, because I couldn’t find…
Antimicrobial Resistance Emerges as Africa’s Leading Death Cause – In the shadow of familiar foes like HIV/AIDS and malaria, a new, insidious threat has claimed its place atop the continent’s deadliest challenges: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A new study published in The Lancet Global Health has unveiled a grim reality – over 1 million deaths in the WHO African region are linked to AMR, surpassing the combined toll of HIV/AIDS and malaria. This staggering figure marks a pivotal point, signaling a shift in the landscape of health challenges facing the continent.The study delves deeper, revealing the insidious nature of this invisible…
Supporters of Northview Village Nursing Home gather in St. Louis on Tuesday to show support for displaced residents and the employees left jobless by the facility’s sudden closure. Jim Salter/AP hide caption toggle caption Jim Salter/AP Supporters of Northview Village Nursing Home gather in St. Louis on Tuesday to show support for displaced residents and the employees left jobless by the facility’s sudden closure. Jim Salter/AP The Northview Village nursing home shut down without warning Friday afternoon, displacing about 170 residents of the St. Louis facility. The privately owned facility housed aging adults, people with disabilities, and others seeking rehabilitative…
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Over the past few years, I’ve reminded you of the best Christmas specials and talked about some classic Christmas music. This year, it’s time to clear the field for the greatest adaptation of the greatest Christmas story.First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:The holidays are a time to look back on a long year, but also to look forward to the new one.…
Study reveals AI impact on diagnostic accuracy in healthcare – The promise of AI in healthcare is undeniable. From pinpointing hidden anomalies in medical scans to predicting disease outbreaks, AI algorithms are poised to revolutionize diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. However, a recent study published in JAMA throws a stark shadow on this seemingly bright future, revealing a worrisome double-edged sword: while AI can enhance diagnostic accuracy, biased models can significantly mislead clinicians and potentially harm patients.The promise of AI in healthcare is undeniable. From pinpointing hidden anomalies in medical scans to predicting disease outbreaks, AI algorithms are poised to revolutionize…
The antibiotic doxycycline hyclate can be used after sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Rich Pedroncelli/AP hide caption toggle caption Rich Pedroncelli/AP The antibiotic doxycycline hyclate can be used after sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Rich Pedroncelli/AP There’s a treatment that works like a morning-after pill for sexually transmitted infections – an antibiotic taken in the hours after unprotected sex. And it can significantly lower the chance of developing common STIs like chlamydia and syphilis. In fact, the approach has proven effective enough that federal guidelines are now being finalized so that more doctors and public health departments can…