Staffing and overcrowding issues highlighted in inspection reports
Seven new healthcare inspection reports have highlighted issues with staffing and patient…
Bulletin: US Feds Announce Maternal Health Tech Competition Winners
The NIH announced winners of the 2024 RADx® Tech maternal health challenge,…
Crackdown on Homeless Encampments Raises Public Health Questions
States are using the health-care system to address homelessness, but encounters are…
Severe maternal morbidity risk increases with IVF use, older age
A study presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo found that…
RFK Jr. concerns, addiction treatment, rent control
The web edition of D.C. Diagnosis from STAT discusses various health and…
Italy bans citizens from seeking surrogacy abroad
The Italian Senate has passed a law banning Italians from seeking surrogacy…
Pembrolizumab aids survival with high-risk endometrial cancer
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that pembrolizumab…
New smell technology may open doors for medical diagnostics
The human nose is not sensitive enough for reliable diagnostics, but a…
US Contraceptive Users Favor Alternative Sources
A study conducted in the United States found that only 35.6% of…
RSV Vaccine Effective In Cutting Hospitalization In Older Adults, Immunocompromised Individuals: Study
A recent study published in the Lancet journal found that the vaccine…
How the Move of Ablation Procedures into Surgery Centers Will Transform Electrophysiology
Electrophysiology procedures, typically performed in hospitals, are starting to migrate to surgery…
Photos: XXXIII Waterford Surgical October Meeting
The XXXIII Waterford Surgical October Meeting took place on October 12, 2024,…
Blue Zone diet Challenged | Medical News Bulletin
Dr. Saul Justin Newman was awarded the IgNobel Prize for demography for…
Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More.
Pam McClure is one of 3.2 million Medicare prescription drug insurance holders…
Health information technology tools improve pneumonia vaccination rates in COPD patients
Researchers presented data at the CHEST Annual Meeting showing an incremental association…
Catalent tries to reassure customers about its deal with Novo Holdings
Catalent, a contract drug manufacturing company, reassured customers that its proposed acquisition…
The government must tackle urgent NHS pressures while developing its 10 year plan
The upcoming budget presents an opportunity to address the funding gap in…
Sanofi pursues sale of painkiller after political controversy
Sanofi, a pharmaceutical company, plans to sell a 50% stake in its…
It’s official! Men and women experience and manage pain differently
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus found that men rely on…
How Much Does Long COVID Cost Society? New Data Shed Light
Long COVID has become a significant economic crisis, impacting global economy by…
Florida Sees Spike In Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases After Hurricanes, Health Officials Warn
Florida health officials are warning residents about an increase in flesh-eating bacteria…
Why Greg Adams Believes Risant Health Will Be Successful In Its Mission to Scale VBC Across the Country
Kaiser Permanente CEO Greg Adams is focused on advancing value-based care in…
Menopausal workers less likely to apply for promotion – survey
A study on menopausal public sector workers found that only one-in-12 had…
Oral treatment aims to reduce GA progression by slowing vitamin A dimerization
Research presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting suggests that decreasing…
California developers target 340B drug discounts, AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Californians are set to vote on proposed reforms to the 340B Drug…
4 affirmations to help you advocate for yourself
Gynecologic examinations are important for detecting cancers early. It is essential to…
Repeated fasting for multiple orthopedic surgeries linked to poor recovery outcomes
A study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting found that patients…
Ruxolitinib Cream Shows Promise in Treating Lichen Planus
At the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, data was presented…
Why Harris’ Medicare at Home Plan is Good but Flawed
Neal K. Shah discusses Kamala Harris' "Medicare at Home" proposal, expressing skepticism…
Irish experts lead research to help tackle Mpox epidemic
A new international research alliance, MpoxVax AFRIVAC, led by University College Dublin,…
Several modalities effective in geographic atrophy diagnosis
Different imaging modalities are effective for diagnosing geographic atrophy, with newer technologies…
CVS Health replaces CEO as it tries to mount a turnaround
CVS Health has appointed David Joyner as the new CEO, replacing Karen…
Regular exercise could reduce the severity of hangovers
The study suggests that regular exercise may help reduce the severity of…
Immunotherapy yields complete response in stage IV lung cancer
A case report published in Oncoscience discusses a 51-year-old man with stage…
EMA Recommends New Diagnostic Tool for TB
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended granting marketing authorization for a…
How Generative AI Will Find a Place in the Pharma Industry Now and in the Years to Come
Generative artificial intelligence is increasingly being utilized in the pharmaceutical industry, automating…
Determining reimbursement for new weight-loss treatments will be ‘the biggest challenge in the medicines area, bar none’ – NCPE head
Prof Michael Barry, the clinical director of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics,…
enVista Envy trifocal lens offers improved range of vision
At the AAO meeting, Adam K. Muzychuk, MD, FRCSC discussed the defocus…
Alnylam, RSV, Genentech, Amgen, FDA latest
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals CEO discussed the expansion of their heart drug vutrisiran, which…
Alzheimer’s disease may damage the brain in two phases
New research using brain mapping tools suggests that Alzheimer's disease damages the…
Studies reveal unique challenges faced by younger patients with colorectal cancer
Studies presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2024 reveal…
EMA Authorizes Korjuny for Malignant Ascites
Korjuny, a medication approved by the European Medicines Agency, is used for…
Investing in Reproductive Health Companies Post-Dobbs: A Moral and Strategic Imperative
The 2022 Dobbs decision has weakened federal protections for abortion and led…
More than 500 whooping cough cases recorded in Ireland so far this year
Healthcare staff are urging pregnant women to get the whooping cough vaccine…
More Mobile Clinics Are Bringing Long-Acting Birth Control to Rural Areas
The UniMóvil program in southern Texas uses a mobile clinic to provide…
Boundaries can ensure quality care, promote clinician wellness
Patients now have unprecedented access to their healthcare providers through online portals,…
We’re reading about a new CVS chief, obesity meds cutting ODs
CVS Health is appointing David Joyner as the new chief executive, taking…
Consider the patient as a whole
Launer discusses the importance of incorporating "generalism" into medical practice, particularly in…
Routine blood test can identify laboring women at risk for preeclampsia, prompt interventions to protect mom and baby
A blood test can predict preeclampsia risk in laboring women, which can…
Preoperative nutrition program enhances patient recovery
A preoperative nutrition program can improve patient outcomes and save healthcare systems…