Videocapsule endoscopy (VCE) is seen as a valuable tool in diagnosing nonovert bleeding patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) with high accuracy. IDA, a common cause of anemia globally, often leads to referrals to gastroenterologists for gastrointestinal issues. Despite standard examinations, many IDA patients go undiagnosed, prompting the use of VCE for a thorough examination…
Moxe Health, a healthcare data exchange startup, raised $25 million in growth capital from Trinity Capital. The company provides tools for sharing patient health record information, including a convergence product for payers and a digital release of information product for providers. The investment will be used to scale operations. The healthcare data exchange market is…
Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ podcast “What the Health?” discussed the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling that embryos are legally children. Lawmakers in Alabama and Florida are dealing with the impact of this ruling on in vitro fertilization. Congress is close to a funding deal for the fiscal year,…
A study on veterans with hepatitis C found that an overall successful hepatitis C elimination program by the Department of Veterans Affairs resulted in 80.1% of veterans initiating treatment, with 91.6% achieving sustained virologic response. Younger veterans were less likely to initiate treatment and achieve SVR. Factors such as stimulant and opioid use, unstable housing,…
