Dr. Omer Awan MD MPH CIIP is a practicing radiologist physician in Baltimore, MD that writes about healthcare and public health. He earned his Medical Doctor (MD) degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and his Master in Public Health
Why Increased Testing Is Critical For The Bird Flu
The FDA recently announced efforts to increase testing of more dairy products in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus across dairy farms.
Rare Fungal Sexually Transmitted Infection Appears In America For First Time
The first case of a rare fungal skin infection that is sexually transmitted was reported in New York in early June.
Marijuana Overdoses Are Rising Among The Elderly
Marijuana poisonings rose sharply among people 65 years of age and older, after Canada legalized the drug according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
What New Gene Therapy Means For Sickle Cell Patients
The promise of gene therapy provides hope for curing the disease and providing patients with the potential for an ordinary life.
Three Human Bird Flu Cases Have Been Reported This Year In America. Should We Be Worried?
Although symptoms have been mild for all bird flu cases, the emergence of respiratory symptoms in the last case should be of concern to the general public.
What You Should Know Before Taking Popular Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic And Wegovy
These class of drugs are Glucagon-Like-Peptide-1 agonists, and mimic and enhance the effect of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1 in the body.
Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound May Also Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Here’s What To Know About The Disease
A clinical trial is underway to evaluate the efficacy of Zepbound, a popular weight-loss drug, to also treat obstructive sleep apnea.
The U.S. Government Plans To Reclassify Marijuana From A Schedule I To Schedule III Drug. Here Are The Concerns
Reclassifying marijuana as a lower-risk drug will have public health consequences. Although its potential for abuse is less than alcohol, it is not insignificant.
Neurological Conditions Are The Leading Cause Of Illness Worldwide. Here’s What To Know
3.4 billion individuals live with a neurological condition, making disorders affecting the nervous system the leading cause of illness and disability globally.
Bird Flu Cases In Humans: Here’s What To Know
The highly pathogenic strain of Influenza A H5N1 is the one most responsible for infection in humans, and most occur after poultry exposure.