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June 6, 2026

How the Amish think about vaccines, health care costs, and much more

Torie Bosch
June 6, 2026

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Objective: To explore the complexities of Amish perspectives on vaccination and public health as discussed in the podcast. Key Findings: The Amish are not a mon

The Amish are a Christian religious group with a strong ethnic component, originating from the Anabaptist movement during the Protestant Reformation.
There are six primary Amish denominations, each with diverse practices and beliefs, reflecting a range of communities within the Amish population.
The Lancaster Amish, a founder population, have limited genetic diversity, descending from approximately 500-600 original settlers in the early 1700s.
Research on Amish health has expanded from childhood rare diseases to include common adult diseases like diabetes and osteoporosis.
Cory Anderson's research focuses on understanding Amish health practices, culture, and decision-making through a sociological lens.

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June 6, 2026

I led the U.S. CDC response to the 2014 Ebola epidemic. The new outbreak needs massive, immediate, meticulous action

Tom Frieden
June 6, 2026

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Objective: Revise to include direct attribution to the source material. Key Findings: Revise to ensure all findings are directly sourced from the text. Interpre

The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread rapidly, affecting 25 health zones within three weeks.
Less than half of known contacts are being traced, and there is a lack of trained health workers and protective equipment.
Supportive care, contact tracing, and rapid isolation are essential for controlling the outbreak, despite the absence of a vaccine.
The U.S. response to the outbreak requires immediate surge support, including laboratories, funding, and community health worker assistance.
The CDC has faced significant leadership and staffing challenges, impacting its capacity to respond effectively to the outbreak.

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June 6, 2026

Defining failure is not enough

Mark H. Nelson
June 6, 2026

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Objective: Clarify implications of the proposed framework. Key Findings: Remove unsupported claims about treatment implications. Interpretation: Omit unsupporte

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June 5, 2026

Congo Ebola Outbreak Strains Care Delivery

Amy Maxmen
June 5, 2026
10 min

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Objective: To highlight the specific challenges faced in delivering care during the Ebola outbreak in Congo. Key Findings: Healthcare facilities experienced sig

A midwife and a physician in northeastern Congo exhibit Ebola symptoms, having cared for patients before the outbreak was confirmed.
The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern due to nearly 250 suspected cases and 80 deaths.
Healthcare facilities in northeastern Congo lack essential supplies, including protective gear and Ebola tests, hindering effective response efforts.
Researchers identified a new Ebola strain with a 50% fatality rate, but testing is hampered by logistical challenges and inadequate laboratory facilities.
Conflict in the region exacerbates the outbreak, as violence displaces populations and creates conditions conducive to the virus's spread.

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June 5, 2026

Poor Diet Quality Linked to Oral Cancer

Andrea Surnit
June 5, 2026
3 min

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Objective: To investigate the association between dietary patterns and the risk of developing oral cavity cancer. Key Findings: 226 incident oral cavity cancer

Lower adherence to healthy dietary patterns may increase the risk of oral cavity cancer in women, particularly nonsmokers and light drinkers.
The study analyzed data from over 210,000 patients across three US cohorts, with a follow-up period of 30 years.
226 cases of oral cavity cancer were identified, with 124 among women and 102 among men during the follow-up.
Women in the lowest adherence quartiles to the Prudent and Alternative Healthy Eating Index–2010 had 1.86 and 2.17 times the likelihood of oral cavity cancer.
No significant associations were found between dietary patterns and oral cavity cancer risk among men in the study.

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June 5, 2026

Stroke Severity Linked to Dementia Risk

Andrea Surnit
June 5, 2026
6 min

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Objective: To investigate the association between ischemic stroke severity and cognitive decline, emphasizing its significance for dementia risk. Key Findings:

Greater ischemic stroke severity correlates with faster cognitive decline and increased dementia risk in over 42,000 patients.
Patients with minor, mild to moderate, and moderate to severe strokes had nearly 2, 3, and 5 times the likelihood of developing dementia, respectively.
Cognitive decline rates were higher for global cognition and memory with increasing stroke severity, with moderate to severe strokes showing a decline equivalent to aging 2.6 years.
Executive function declined faster than global cognition or memory, particularly among patients without stroke, indicating sensitivity to vascular injury.
The study's findings emphasize the need for prevention strategies and cognitive monitoring in patients with ischemic stroke.

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June 5, 2026

What Factors Influence CTS Surgery Decisions in Black Patients?

Andrea Surnit
June 5, 2026
4 min

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Objective: To identify factors influencing decisions regarding carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) surgery among Black patients. Key Findings: Worsening symptoms and d

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June 5, 2026

Chemoimmunotherapy Linked to HNSCC Response

Andrea Surnit
June 5, 2026
6 min

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Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy compared to neoadjuvant immunotherapy alone in patients with resectable head and neck squa

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June 5, 2026

Sleep Study Cutoffs May Guide Discharge

Andrea Surnit
June 5, 2026
6 min

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Objective: To evaluate the perioperative outcomes of pediatric patients with obesity and severe obstructive sleep apnea undergoing tonsillectomy and to assess t

Most pediatric patients with obesity and severe obstructive sleep apnea classified as high risk did not experience severe perioperative events.
The study reviewed outcomes of 304 patients aged 2 to 18 who underwent tonsillectomy, confirming obesity and severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Oxygen saturation nadir was identified as the strongest predictor of severe perioperative events, followed by class III obesity and AHI.
A simplified clinical rule identified 87 patients with an AHI below 25 and oxygen saturation nadir above 85%, with low rates of severe events.
The study suggests that preoperative polysomnography cutoffs may help identify lower-risk patients, but prospective validation is needed.

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June 5, 2026

Youth Vaping Is "Predictable" by Design

Kerri Miller
June 5, 2026
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Objective: To reframe the discussion on youth vaping from individual behavior to the commercial systems that facilitate youth uptake, as argued by Maddox and co

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June 5, 2026

No, Keto Doesn't Cure Schizophrenia

Kerri Miller
June 5, 2026
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Objective: Clarify the misconceptions referenced. Key Findings: There is no established cure for schizophrenia, including through dietary interventions. Current

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June 5, 2026

OI Therapy Raised BMD, Not Fracture Benefit

Andrea Surnit
June 5, 2026
7 min

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Objective: To evaluate the effects of teriparatide followed by zoledronic acid on fracture rates and bone mineral density (BMD) in adults with osteogenesis impe

The TOPaZ trial found no significant reduction in fractures for adults with osteogenesis imperfecta treated with teriparatide and zoledronic acid.
Bone mineral density increased in the intervention group, but this did not correlate with a decrease in imaging-confirmed fractures.
Adherence to treatment was high in the intervention group at 98.3%, compared to 44.5% in the standard-care group.
Secondary analyses showed no statistically significant fracture benefit from teriparatide followed by zoledronic acid.
The study's limitations included fewer primary outcome fractures than expected, affecting the ability to detect treatment effects.

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June 5, 2026

Oral HRS-7535 Lowered A1c in Trial

Kathryn Wighton
June 5, 2026
9 min

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Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of once-daily oral HRS-7535 in reducing hemoglobin A1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with

Oral HRS-7535 significantly reduced hemoglobin A1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled by metformin.
The trial involved 194 patients and demonstrated that HRS-7535 doses of 60 mg and 90 mg provided similar glycemic control.
Patients receiving HRS-7535 achieved greater reductions in fasting plasma glucose and postprandial glucose compared to placebo.
Gastrointestinal adverse events were common but mostly mild or moderate, with higher rates in the 60-mg dose group.
The study's findings may not directly apply to Western populations due to differences in body mass index and diabetes characteristics.

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June 5, 2026

Can Finerenone Alter Glomerular Disease Trajectory?

Kathryn Wighton
June 5, 2026
4 min

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Objective: To explore renal outcomes in patients with glomerular disease receiving finerenone compared to placebo in a randomized, double-blind trial. Key Findi

The FIND-CKD trial included 903 participants with glomerular diseases, assessing the effects of finerenone versus placebo.
Finerenone reduced the eGFR decline by 1.22 mL/min/1.73 m² per year after 3 months compared to placebo.
In the immunoglobulin A nephropathy subgroup, finerenone decreased urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio by 47%.
Serious adverse events were similar between finerenone (20%) and placebo (21%) groups, with low rates of hyperkalemia.
The study faced limitations, including reliance on investigator-reported diagnoses and lack of biopsy confirmation for many participants.

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The Pathologist

June 5, 2026

Prussian Blue: an Artistic and Diagnostic Odyssey

Ebubekir (Bekir) Ucar
June 5, 2026
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Objective: To trace the history and significance of Prussian blue, from its accidental discovery to its applications in art and pathology. Key Findings: Prussia

Prussian blue was accidentally created in 1706 by Johann Diesbach while attempting to make red dye, leading to the first modern synthetic pigment.
The pigment quickly transformed the European art scene, providing artists with a stable and affordable deep blue alternative to ultramarine.
Prussian blue reached Japan in the early 19th century, revolutionizing woodblock printing and enabling richer tonal ranges in artworks.
Max Perls utilized Prussian blue in 1867 to differentiate between melanin and iron deposits in tissue, establishing its diagnostic significance.
Today, the Perls Prussian blue stain is essential in evaluating iron in liver pathology and has applications in various medical fields.

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June 5, 2026

ASCO 2026: Genomics Reveal HRD–Treatment Response Link

June 5, 2026
2 min

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Objective: To assess the relationship between homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) and breast cancer risk categories determined by a 70-gene assay. Key Fin

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The Ophthalmologist

June 5, 2026

The Ophthalmologist's Time Machine 39

Stephen G. Schwartz
Christopher T. Leffler
Andrzej Grzybowski
June 5, 2026
3 min

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Objective: To explore the historical claim that eating carrots improved British pilots' night vision during World War II. Key Findings: Carrots contain beta-car

The British government promoted carrot consumption during WWII to address blackout blindness amid food rationing.
John Cunningham, a British pilot, was nicknamed 'Cat’s Eyes' for his night vision, attributed to eating carrots.
Carrots contain beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A, but their bioavailability is low compared to other sources.
Vitamin A deficiency can lead to xerophthalmia, causing night blindness and other eye diseases.
Some historians suggest the carrot story was a ruse to conceal the use of radar technology for night operations.

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June 5, 2026

Healthy Diet, Lower Glaucoma Risk

June 5, 2026
3 min

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Objective: To investigate the association between adherence to dietary guidelines and the prevalence of glaucoma in a population-based study. Key Findings: For

Adherence to national dietary guidelines may be associated with a lower prevalence of glaucoma, independent of intraocular pressure.
The study analyzed 5,729 adults aged 40–75 years using the Dutch Healthy Diet Index to assess diet quality.
A 10-point increase in DHD score was linked to a 12.5% lower odds of glaucoma and a 38% lower likelihood in the highest adherence tertile.
Higher diet quality was associated with a slight reduction in intraocular pressure, though the effect size was small and unlikely to be clinically meaningful.
The study suggests that lifestyle factors, including diet, could play a role in glaucoma risk, highlighting the need for further research.

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