General Surgery News – November 2020
The November 2020 Digital Edition of General Surgery News covers several important…
Will Distrust Derail the COVID-19 Vaccination Program?
The article discusses conspiracy theories throughout history, with a focus on the…
Closing America’s Diabetes Divide: A $412 Billion Opportunity to Transform Diabetes Care
Despite advancements in diabetes care, many underserved Americans face barriers to managing…
University Hospital Galway first in the country to use new biological aortic heart valve
University Hospital Galway has performed the first surgery in Ireland using a…
Trump’s Nontraditional Health Picks – KFF Health News
President-elect Donald Trump has made controversial health policy nominations, including vaccine skeptic…
Retinaldehyde serum improves skin texture, signs of photoaging in women
A study found that a novel retinaldehyde serum with firming peptides improved…
Under Trump, the CDC is in big trouble, but the FDA might be OK
President-elect Trump's nominations for key health care positions suggest that the Centers…
Acts of dishonesty: why medical students should think twice before acting unethically
Daniel Sokol, a medical ethicist and barrister, discusses the temptations towards wrongdoing…
Cricket balls can concuss and even kill batters—at all levels, helmet use must be taken seriously
The 10-year anniversary of the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes is…
Pioneering protocol sheds light on NMDA receptor distribution in Alzheimer’s brains
Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche and CSIC have developed a…
Higher Early-Onset CRC Mortality Seen in Minorities
A study on early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) in patients under 50 found…
Are BPA Alternatives Safe? Study Finds BPF And BPS May Pose Health Risks
BPA, a common chemical found in plastics, has been linked to various…
Predicting Failure to Rescue Using the Modified Frailty Index
Age and ASA status may predict survival after an anastomotic leak following…
FDA Approves Remdesivir, a first for for COVID-19 Treatment
previously authorized for emergency use of remdesivir, as it is now specifically…
Patient Dies in Gene Therapy Trial, But FDA Permits Neurogene to Proceed With Low Dose
A participant in Neurogene's clinical trial for Rett syndrome gene therapy has…
Calls for political parties to prioritise overcrowding, alcohol harm and access to new medicines
Health groups in Ireland are urging the next government to address key…
Journalists Reflect on Trump Picks, Racism and Public Health, and Unnecessary Dental Implants
KFF Health News covered various health-related topics in interviews and projects. Julie…
Xipere demonstrates durability, safety in real-world setting
At the Retina Society meeting, Dr. Steven Yeh discussed the use of…
Biotech and pharma react with relief to Makary as FDA commissioner
Key figures in biotech, pharma, and medical devices were contacted by STAT…
Cancer: Health costs will become “unsustainable” without action, warns OECD
The OECD has called for urgent action to reduce the burden of…
New initiative aims to explore diet’s role in lupus care
Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, launched the…
First Long-Term Study ID’s Recovery Time for Brain Disorder
Recovery from anti-NMDAR encephalitis can take 3 years or more with lingering…
Enhance Your Practice With Comfort, Stability And Style
Yoga mats are essential for enhancing practice by providing comfort, stability, and…
Study Bolsters Patient-Controlled Analgesia for Cancer Pain
A study presented at the 2020 ASCO meeting found that IV hydromorphone…
Value-Based Care Is a Four Layer Cake — Why Do We Only Focus on The Icing?
The healthcare industry is slowly transitioning from fee-for-service care models to value-based…
Dismantling state institutions will be devastating for low income groups that rely on public services to survive – just ask Singapore
Singapore's health system is praised for its universal coverage and mix of…
Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight
Lloyd Mills, a 32-year-old with autism, cerebral palsy, and kidney disease, was…
Despite progress fighting the overdose epidemic, outdated policies are ‘costing lives’
The American Medical Association (AMA) reported a slight decrease in drug overdose…
Trump to nominate former Fox News contributor as surgeon general
President-elect Donald Trump announced that medical doctor and former Fox News contributor…
Does NICE’s “severity modifier” for assessing diseases need to change?
Enhertu is a treatment for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2…
New insights into sleep uncover mechanisms with broad implications for boosting brainpower
A recent study by a team of researchers has uncovered key mechanisms…
New study challenges the traditional view of gene switches
A recent study challenges the idea that gene switches, or enhancers, have…
Clonazepam Recall Grows Over Dangerous Labelling Error
Endo USA, Inc has expanded its recall of clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets…
Cardiovascular Fitness May Lower Dementia Risk, Even For Those With Genetic Predisposition, Study Finds
Regular exercise is essential for preventing chronic conditions and slowing cognitive decline.…
Wound Care During COVID-19
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. John Lantis oversaw a busy vascular surgery…
Evidence Grows for Acupuncture Effectiveness In Cancer Survivors
A recent study found that among cancer survivors with chronic musculoskeletal pain,…
Twin Brothers Launch Seen Health with $22M to Provide Culturally-Focused Care for Seniors
Twin brothers Xing and Yang Su started Seen Health, a company inspired…
People with no second-level education 11 times more likely to smoke daily
New research from Ireland shows that people with lower education levels and…
Essential Steps for Filing a Slip-and-Fall Claim in New York
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, and if you suffer injuries,…
Federal Watchdog Urges Crackdown on Medicare Advantage Home Visits
Medicare Advantage health plans have come under scrutiny for potentially wasting billions…
GLP-1s may curb alcohol consumption in those with obesity
A systematic review published in eClinicalMedicine suggests that some diabetes medications, specifically…
Sen. Rand Paul plans to investigate Covid-19 origins| STAT
Sen. Rand Paul plans to use his position as chair of a…
Doctors in Italy strike over pay and lack and investment
Health workers in Rome, including doctors and nurses, went on strike on…
Younger patients more affected by neurologic manifestations of long COVID
A study published in the Annals of Neurology found that younger and…
More than 100,000 young people in the US live with inflammatory bowel disease
A study funded by the CDC shows an increasing prevalence of inflammatory…
PVI Add-Ons Provide Better Control of Persistent AF
A multicenter randomized trial showed that adding linear ablation and ethanol infusion…
Study Finds Two Common Gynecological Disorders Linked To Increased Risk Of Early Death
A recent study found that women with a history of endometriosis and…