Erenumab Offers Relief for MOH in Chronic Migraine
Erenumab, injected monthly at 140 mg, effectively induces remission of nonopioid medication…
WebMD Ignite Launches New Solution to Improve Health Plan Care Management Programs
WebMD Ignite, a division of WebMD, has introduced a new solution called…
Brief educational presentation on air pollution improves resident physician knowledge
Resident physicians showed improved understanding of air pollution impacts and prevention techniques…
How Sammy Basso’s short life changed rare disease research
Sammy Basso, a biologist and spokesperson for the progeria patient community, passed…
Machine learning model can diagnose Meniere disease
A study published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery found that a machine…
Global experts gather in Brisbane for scientific meeting dedicated to influenza
More than 1,400 experts attended the OPTIONS XII conference in Brisbane, the…
MRI-Guided SBRT for Prostate Cancer?
MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer was found to be…
The Digital Renaissance in Health Plan Ops: What Technologies Should Insurers Deploy?
Health plan providers and insurers are facing a rapidly changing healthcare landscape,…
Father sought Court’s authorisation for son to be circumcised
The England and Wales High Court recently dealt with a case where…
Metabolically healthy obesity heightens respiratory, cardiac complication odds in COPD
Researchers found a significant increase in metabolically healthy obesity among older adults…
New pharma hires include Convergent CMO Richard Messmann
Convergent Therapeutics recently hired Richard Messmann as their new chief medical officer.…
Rwanda will deploy Marburg vaccine under trial as death toll rises to 12
Rwanda is deploying a vaccine trial for Marburg hemorrhagic fever, with 700…
Women who inject drugs are vulnerable to endocarditis, study shows
A study shows that people who inject drugs have a high mortality…
Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy with Empathy and Storytelling
Dr. Kimberly Fisher, a pulmonary physician and medical professor, learned that presenting…
What To Know About Contagious Hemorrhagic Fever
Marburg disease, a highly contagious viral infection similar to Ebola, has killed…
Payers Are Putting Profit Over Patients with Denials and Prior Auth Policies, Hospitals Say
Hospitals are facing challenges due to burdensome policies from commercial insurers, leading…
Alzheimer’s research awarded €1.1 million EU funding
A new research project led by the University of Galway, funded by…
DarioHealth partners with Medicare Advantage plan for digital mental health benefits
DarioHealth, a digital chronic-condition-management platform, has secured a new contract with a…
Air pollution, even at low levels, linked to higher ischemic stroke risk in some groups
Exposure to air pollution was linked to higher incidence of ischemic stroke…
Exact Sciences gets FDA nod for improved colon cancer test
Exact Sciences received FDA approval for Cologuard Plus, an improved stool-based screening…
Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic
Social service nonprofits faced high rates of staff turnover and difficulty filling…
Jefferson Lab team explores proton therapy as a safer cancer treatment
Physicists at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility are researching ways to…
How Psychedelic Drugs Can Aid Patients at the End of Life
Palliative care research on psychedelic interventions is promising, with Dr. Roland Griffiths'…
Study Reveals Effective Diet Strategy
Metabolic syndrome affects one in three U.S. adults, increasing the risk of…
Most Healthcare Organizations Have Paid $500K or More in Ransom Post-Cyberattack, Report Says
A recent report by cybersecurity company Claroty reveals that over a quarter…
Health groups give mixed response to record health budget
Health bodies have criticized the Budget 2025 allocations, calling them meagre and…
Contributed: Opportunities for innovators in the next wave of value-based care
Wider adoption of value-based care (VBC) has the potential to lower costs…
Some Employers Test Arrangement To Give Workers Allowance for Coverage
Dave Lantz, a father of three, used to struggle with high medical…
Teledermatology offers ‘high access for immediate care’
Rachel Day, MD, FAAD, chief medical officer of Zest Dermatology, discusses the…
‘Hospital consolidation’ means higher prices
Consolidation in healthcare, driven by private equity firms and large health systems,…
Child protection medicals must be carried out only by doctors, not PAs, say safeguarding experts
Physician associates (PAs) should not conduct medical examinations for children who have…
Long-term efficacy for lebrikizumab seen in moderate, severe eczema
Lebrikizumab has shown long-term efficacy in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD),…
New framework established for defining prebiotics
The concept of prebiotics, defined as substances that benefit host microorganisms in…
Screening in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases Pays Off
A study published in RMD Open in 2024 found that systematic screening…
Babies Born Via Assisted Reproductive Technology At Higher Risk Of Heart Defects: Study
A recent study has revealed that babies born through Assisted Reproductive Technology…
User Activity Monitoring: Real-Time Visibility Within the EHR to Stay Ahead of Insider Threats
Healthcare organizations are increasing their cyber defenses to address privacy and security…
New exhibition celebrates community midwives
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland celebrates the contributions…
Indian mental health app Lissun takes on AI with $3M and more briefs
Mental health platform Lissun in India secures $2.5 million in funding to…
Trump Leads, and His Party Follows, on Vaccine Skepticism
Former President Donald Trump's administration accelerated the development and rollout of the…
D. Scott Kreiner, MD, appointed president of NASS for 2024 to 2025
D. Scott Kreiner, MD has been appointed as the president of the…
How long should new-patient doctor visits be?
STAT's First Opinion platform features articles on life sciences written by industry…
Streeting vows to slash red tape in general practice
Wes Streeting announced a "red tape challenge" by the government to reduce…
DR Congo launches mpox vaccination drive, hoping to curb outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo launched a vaccination campaign against mpox, focusing…
Researchers reveal mechanisms of how CDK12 alterations drive prostate cancer development
Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have identified a…
Preparing for Climate Change’s Impact on Allergies, Asthma
Elizabeth C. Matsui, MD, delivered a keynote at the American Academy of…
Bedwetting In Kids? Watch Out For Vitamin Deficiencies, Researchers Say
Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is a common issue that could be linked…
Data-Driven Transformation: The Role of Data Quality in Accelerating Healthcare Performance
Data quality and hygiene are essential in healthcare as organizations make use…
RCPI Celebrating 100 Years of Female Fellows
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) celebrates 100 years of…
Hybrid primary care company Rezilient Health scores $10M
Rezilient Health closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by…
Here’s Why Getting a Covid Shot During Pregnancy Is Important
New data from the CDC shows that 90% of babies hospitalized with…