Month: May 2022

Iodinated Contrast Shortage Hits US

Hospitals and medical facilities across the United States are facing a shortage of iodinated contrast, a substance commonly used to improve the visibility of CT scans. This shortage is like finding yourself running out of flour while trying to bake a cake – it disrupts the process and leaves you searching for alternatives. Iodinated contrast […]

Published on May 11, 2022

CDC: US Overdose Deaths Hit Record 107,000 Last Year

Last year, the United States experienced a devastating surge in drug overdose deaths, with over 107,000 lives tragically lost. This alarming statistic is like a massive wave crashing onto the shores of our nation, leaving devastation in its wake. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in their estimation, revealed that this record-breaking number […]

Published on May 11, 2022

Survey Uncovers High Prevalence of Mistreatment Among Hospital Physicians

Imagine if you invited someone to your home and they proceeded to insult and belittle you. Not a very pleasant experience, right? Well, it turns out that hospital physicians often face similar mistreatment at work. A recent survey reveals that nearly 1 in 4 doctors in hospitals are on the receiving end of mistreatment from […]

Published on May 11, 2022