The Engel Family’s Experience with Ozempic Todd Engel operated heavy machinery in suburban Maryland for four decades. In early 2023, his doctor prescribed Ozempic, a GLP-1 medication, to manage his diabetes. On New Year’s Eve, Engel noticed a loss of vision in his right eye, described as darkness or blackness. Doctors diagnosed him with NAION,...
When someone embarks on a weight loss journey using medications like GLP-1, it can lead to significant changes, both physically and financially. A letter writer expressed concerns about their partner’s approach to this process. The partner purchased a three-month supply of GLP-1, which resulted in rapid weight loss. However, the expenditure was substantial, matching the...
A contagious gut infection, known as Shigella, is growing harder to treat due to increasing antibiotic resistance. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) studied nearly 17,000 Shigella samples collected from 2011 to 2023. These samples, causing Shigellosis, can lead to diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Resistance Trend In 2023, 8.5%...
Marcelle Miller faced a life-altering moment after her three-month-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare condition. Up to that point, her pregnancy had been smooth. ‘My pregnancy went really well,’ she shared, mentioning only a minor placental hematoma that resolved with rest and no morning sickness. At 22, Miller was thriving as a realtor in...
Vicky Titcomb, a 72-year-old Cape Cod bookstore owner, initially faced a routine heart scan at Mass General Brigham in March 2025 without suspicion. Healthy and planning a trip to New York City to visit her son, she viewed the scan as an errand. Yet, on her trip’s last day, a call from her internist changed...
Alzheimer’s disease transcends political boundaries, affecting individuals and families regardless of political affiliation. The impact is vast and alarming, with over 7 million people currently living with the disease in the United States, including more than 1 million in just two states. As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s is projected to nearly double in the coming...
Original, objective reporting is the foundation of Oklahoma Voice. The intersection of policy, impact, and power guides our work. An ectopic pregnancy poses serious health risks and must not be seen as inevitable tragedy. As an emergency physician, I confront firsthand the critical stakes when a patient enters the ER with an ectopic pregnancy. This...
Autism care providers in the U.S. are expressing concern over unintended consequences stemming from efforts to tackle Medicaid fraud. This follows significant reimbursement cuts that jeopardize therapy for foster children in Georgia. The Autism Families Alliance, a national advocacy organization, stated that efforts by the Trump administration and state leaders to combat fraud have gone...
An ectopic pregnancy must never be allowed to reach a rupture before a physician is confident enough to treat it. This is a vital issue that needs addressing. As an emergency doctor, I understand the critical situation when patients come to the ER with such a condition. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg...
Alzheimer’s disease does not discriminate across political lines. It impacts families in every corner of the United States. As of now, over 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s. This includes more than 1 million individuals in just two of our states. Experts predict this number will nearly double in the coming decades. Addressing Alzheimer’s should...