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...
A recent incident involving the death of a researcher in Russia has heightened concerns about global health safety. The researcher, who was studying pneumonic plague, died under circumstances that have led to the quarantine of several hospitals. However, it is important to approach the situation with caution. As of now, it remains unconfirmed whether the...
Emergency calls related to opioid overdoses are increasing in Austin, Texas, as cychlorphine, a synthetic drug reported to be ten times stronger than fentanyl, spreads nationwide. In late September, Austin’s emergency medical services (EMS) revealed to a local TV station that it registered 98 opioid overdose calls over the prior 30 days, a jump from...
Recent research from the University of Cincinnati has revealed an alarming trend: individuals aged 20 to 54 are almost twice as likely to experience a stroke now compared to three decades ago. While stroke risk traditionally increases with age, this finding points to a notable rise among younger populations. According to George Howard, a senior...
A recent PEN America report states that U.S. public schools removed nearly 12,000 books in the 2025-26 school year, the highest number recorded since 2021. The organization highlights 11,982 banned books, with 7,370 being unique titles. Among the banned were classics like Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and modern works such as Lessons in Chemistry...