Tattoos May Cause Increased Risk Of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

In this week's curation of Moonlighting MD 💼, we’re covering:

• 🔗 A New Research Study Linking Tattoos And Lymphoma

• 💉 Chinese Scientists Curing A Type 2 Diabetes Patient

• 🤫 The Dark Arts Of Drug Endorsements On X

Read on for more info!

HEALTH NEWS
New Study Points To Possible Link Between Tattoos And Lymphoma, But Experts Say Much More Research Is Needed

A Swedish study has stirred the pot by hinting at a possible link between tattoos and malignant lymphoma, but before you panic and laser off your ink, relax – cancer experts say the connection is overblown. Researchers at Lund University found a 21% higher risk of this cancer among tattooed individuals, yet the data isn't statistically significant.

INNOVATION IN MEDICINE
Chinese Scientists Cure Diabetes Using Stem Cells In World First

Scientists in Shanghai have pulled off a medical miracle, curing a 59-year-old man's type 2 diabetes through groundbreaking cell therapy. Using the patient’s own stem cells, researchers at Shanghai Changzheng Hospital created pancreatic cells, eliminating his need for insulin after 25 years. This world-first achievement, published in Cell Discovery, offers a game-changing glimmer of hope for the 422 million people fighting diabetes worldwide.

INNOVATION IN MEDICINE
Study Shows Most Doctors Endorsing Drugs On X Are Paid To Do So

A new JAMA study reveals that a majority of drug endorsements by physicians on X are paid for by the drug manufacturers. Researchers found that 26 out of 28 doctors on X (formerly Twitter) received money from the companies whose products they endorsed. While legal, this practice raises serious ethical questions.