Hippocratic AI, a California-based generative AI company, is launching a Nurse Advisory Council to ensure the safety-focused development of its large language models (LLMs) for healthcare. The company’s LLM aims to increase care equity, the supply of healthcare workers, and better healthcare access and outcomes. The Nurse Advisory Council consists of various healthcare professionals and…

This article discusses the impact of Catholic hospitals’ adherence to the “Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services,” which prohibit procedures like abortion and limit reproductive care. The directives often conflict with accepted medical standards and have led to patients being turned away from necessary care. The article also highlights how the Supreme…

Leonard Calabrese, DO, discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to a better understanding of the relationship between infection and autoimmunity at the Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Busy Clinician symposium. He highlighted the importance of an integrated immune response and the balance between effector mechanisms and regulatory forces. The pandemic has provided ample…

A small study found that liraglutide, a GLP-1 medication used to treat obesity and diabetes, reduced opioid cravings by 30% in a small group of patients with opioid use disorder. Those taking liraglutide with buprenorphine were more likely to report zero cravings compared to the placebo group. These results suggest that liraglutide could be an…

Cedrick Reginald Martys studied medicine at Sheffield University and worked in the pharmacology department for one year before marrying his wife, Shirley, in 1968. He completed his GP training in Stratford-upon-Avon and returned to the Peak District, where he began a GP partnership in Darley Dale. He also started working on his MD thesis. Source…

With Heart Month just around the corner, now is a good time to focus on the importance of a healthy diet for heart health. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can lead to atherosclerosis and other heart-related diseases. Cholesterol and triglycerides are fats that circulate in your blood, and lifestyle changes can help improve your levels….

Valentine’s Day is a time for chocolate, but it’s important to understand the health benefits of different types of chocolate. Dark chocolate contains the most phenolic compounds, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can benefit the body. Other types of chocolate, such as milk and white chocolate, contain less of these compounds and are…

Monica Cantu and her husband were expecting twins, a boy and a girl, when Cantu was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia. Her baby boy was born premature and did not survive, and Cantu later learned that her diagnosis was linked to high blood pressure during pregnancy. Studies show that Hispanic women are at an increased risk…

The FDA has approved lifileucel for the treatment of certain adults with unresectable or metastatic melanoma, marking the first approval of a cellular therapy in the solid tumor setting. The tumor-derived autologous T-cell immunotherapy is indicated for patients previously treated with a PD-1–blocking antibody, and if BRAF V600–positive, a BRAF inhibitor with or without an…

A Harvard study shows that workout supplements come in different forms such as pills, powders, and ready-to-drink shakes. The global market for pre-workout supplements was valued at $13.98 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $23.77 billion by 2027. When choosing a workout supplement, it’s important to know the ingredients and their effects on…

The Parliamentary Panel has recommended that the National Medical Commission (NMC) make it easier for medical students to report ghost faculty and zero attendance. This move is aimed at improving accountability and transparency in medical education. The panel has highlighted the need for stricter regulations to prevent such issues from occurring. The NMC has been…

Many Americans are shocked by the high cost of prescription medications, leading to difficult choices between affording essential medications or other necessities. A partnership between EHR vendor Elation Health and health information network Surescripts aims to bring prescription price transparency to the point of care for primary care clinicians. The collaboration allows physicians to access…

The National Service Plan for the Health Service Executive outlines the HSE’s plans for the year 2024, but the implementation of these plans is uncertain. The government has allocated €23.5 billion for the HSE, with additional funding for disability services. The budget includes money for the implementation of new health regions and increased costs for…

Lubiprostone, linaclotide, and elobixibat increase the mean spontaneous bowel movement (SBM) frequency in patients with chronic constipation (CC), according to a study in BMC Gastroenterology. The study reviewed 24 articles to compare the effects of the approved doses of these medications. Lubiprostone, linaclotide, and elobixibat were associated with an increased risk of diarrhea. The study…

The evolving healthcare landscape requires board members to guide digital innovation strategies, anticipate risks, and make informed decisions. Board members must understand the digital landscape, anticipate future trends, make strategic decisions, manage risks, and consider costs. Digital expertise is also important in the boardroom. The role of board members is critical in leading healthcare organizations…

David Mitchell, a multiple myeloma patient, has been paying exorbitant amounts for his needed medication. This led him to found the advocacy group Patients for Affordable Drugs, which in part was instrumental in getting drug price reforms into the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The changes implemented by this act have led to significant savings for…

The FDA has granted breakthrough device status to Efemoral Medical’s novel vascular scaffold system for the treatment of chronic limb-threatening ischemia. The system, called Efemoral Vascular Scaffold System, is designed to restore normal vessel diameter across all lesion lengths and morphologies for above-the-knee interventions. It uses a unique design of alternating, dissolvable, drug-eluting scaffolds and…

STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor in response to First Opinion essays to encourage robust discussion about difficult issues. The current issue includes articles about the dental care crisis, medical device regulation, a new scientific journal, the use of biosimilars for a drug, and a new approach to preventing cardiovascular disease. The content covers…

Lauren Philips was a dedicated doctor who started her career in Truro and later worked in intensive care and accident and emergency medicine at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. She tragically took her own life in north Devon, a place she cherished. Known for her caring nature and musical talent, Lauren was a valued member of…

The Food and Drug Administration approved omalizumab to reduce allergic reactions and anaphylaxis in people with food allergies. The approval was based on data from a Phase 3 clinical trial sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The trial called Omalizumab as Monotherapy and as Adjunct Therapy to Multi-Allergen OIT in Food…

A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Medical School found that using exome sequencing to diagnose growth disorders in children with overlapping symptoms and conditions is highly effective. The technology has reduced the need for a long diagnostic journey and has led to accurate diagnoses and treatment. The team sequenced the…

Experts recommend prioritizing a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet for optimal health. Each color group provides different nutrients and benefits, such as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and gastrointestinal support. Red foods like tomatoes can potentially fight infectious bacteria, while orange foods like carrots and oranges support hormone regulation and reproductive health. Yellow…

Medscape conducted a reader poll to determine if multicancer early detection tests are more hype than help. With the proliferation of such tests in the market, there is a debate on their effectiveness and potential impact on patient care. The poll aimed to gather insights from healthcare professionals on their opinions and experiences with these…

Maintaining good oral hygiene is linked to reducing the risk of gum infections and conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer’s. A study found that using antiseptic mouthwash may improve blood sugar levels in some diabetic patients by reducing the number of bacteria associated with periodontitis, a gum infection linked to various health conditions. Researchers found that…

The Ministry of Health informed Lok Sabha that the number of Kayakalp facilities has seen a significant increase from 97 in the financial year 2015-16 to 13,915 in the financial year 2021-22. This rise shows a substantial expansion in the implementation of Kayakalp initiatives, which aim to improve the cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control in…

The digital health space has seen significant growth since the Covid-19 pandemic, but a survey from EY found that healthcare executives are not yet seeing financial benefits. While 86% of executives believe digital health solutions can reduce costs, 70% have not seen a return on investment. The use of AI in healthcare is increasing, with…

A recent study in Ireland found that just 40% of women with overweight or obesity breastfeed. The study, known as the Latch On Study, showed that providing education and support to these women can increase breastfeeding rates. The study included 225 first-time mothers with a BMI of 25 or higher and found that those in…

SGLT2i and GLP-1RA therapies are linked to a reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). MASLD is associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk and is more common in T2D patients. A study found that both SGLT2i and GLP-1RA were associated with…

Tennessee researchers confirm the 2500-year-old advice to “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” as lowering salt intake has been found to reduce blood pressure in older adults. A study involved 213 participants aged 50 to 75, including individuals with both normal blood pressure and hypertension, and found that after following a…

AI-powered care facility automation platform care.ai has partnered with Virtua Health to provide virtual care offerings, including the Smart Care Facility Platform and Always-Aware ambient sensors. The platform monitors patients in real-time using AI and can be implemented in acute care settings. The partnership also includes a Virtual Nurse program and the integration of BioIntelliSense’s…

Jolene Dybas, a part-time customer service representative, earns less than $15,000 per year and is unable to receive subsidized health insurance. Living in Alabama, which is one of ten states not part of the Medicaid expansion, she is facing high out-of-pocket costs to manage her health conditions. However, some southern states are reconsidering Medicaid expansion…

Delgocitinib cream, an investigational topical pan-Janus kinase inhibitor, has demonstrated superiority to alitretinoin capsules in the treatment of severe chronic hand eczema. In a phase 3 study, delgocitinib cream achieved better outcomes in reducing hand eczema severity, improving quality of life, and experiencing fewer adverse events compared to alitretinoin capsules. Currently, delgocitinib cream is not…

The federal law banning surprise billing is protecting patients from huge medical bills but is raising costs elsewhere. New progress report shows that in over 80% of payment disputes, insurance companies were ordered to pay more to an out-of-network provider than to a contracted one. The arbitration process is taking up more time than expected,…

John Miell, born in Windsor, studied endocrinology at major international centers. He also served in the Royal Navy and spent a year in Antarctica after the Falklands War. After returning to the UK, he was awarded his doctorate of medicine. Source link

Darrell Irvine developed “amphiphile” vaccines that hitch a ride on albumin molecules to the lymph nodes, where they teach the immune system to fight cancer. Elicio Therapeutics, the MIT spinout, is testing the vaccines in clinical trials and has produced promising early results in treating pancreatic cancer. Therapeutic cancer vaccines have not lived up to…

A new preprint on medRxiv summarizes a study called “Restrained memory CD8+ T cell responses favors viral persistence and elevated IgG responses in patients with severe Long COVID” which discusses associations found in long COVID. The study points to evidence indicating a link between persistent viral RNA and elevated antibody responses. The study focused on…

America’s senior population has grown by 34.2% in the last 10 years, with about 54 million Americans aged 65-plus. Many seniors take multiple medications, see multiple doctors annually, and have at least one chronic health condition. A study found that one in five seniors experienced age discrimination from their doctors or during hospital visits. The…

A new study indicated that nurse employment in the US has grown despite fears of a potential shortage due tothe COVID-19 pandemic. The number of registered nurses (RNs) employed increased by 6% from 2019 to 2023 and is projected to reach 4.56 million by 2035. However, concerns remain about nurse burnout and high patient-to-nurse ratios….

A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that pregnant women who receive an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination or booster during pregnancy can protect their infants against symptomatic COVID-19 infection for at least six months after birth. This underscores the importance of getting vaccinated during pregnancy to ensure infants are born with strong protection until they…

MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect 2023 is a premier healthcare investment event on May 21-22 in Chicago. It brings together over 300 healthcare investors, startups, and executives at the Ritz Carlton for networking and panels on healthcare investment trends. The event covers health tech, biopharma, devices, and diagnostics investment opportunities. Limited spots are available, so secure…

The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs conducted a review that found significant failures in delivering commitments for older people in Ireland. The review identified a lack of publication of waiting lists for housing adaptations, failure to translate the National Positive Ageing Strategy into action, and a lack of a plan to tackle loneliness and isolation…

A review of 45 articles with a total of 28,183 participants focused on the correlation between pain, function, and disease progression in patients with first carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA). The study found that imaging results and radiography-based staging systems had significant associations with pain but lacked strong correlations with functional status or disease progression. Osteophytes…

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego has launched a Spatial Computing Center of Excellence focusing on utilizing the Apple Vision Pro augmented reality headset to enhance patient care. The center will partner with Epic and Elsevier and explore the impact of spatial computing on various specialties and clinical roles, collaboration, education, and treatments in healthcare. The…

Julie Rovner from KFF Health News, along with other panelists, provides an update on the challenges to the Medicare prescription-drug negotiation program, the impending Medicare pay cut, and other health policy news, including the retirement of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and anti-abortion groups calling for states to outline health exceptions to abortion bans. Senator Ron…

A pooled analysis of 10 Asian-based studies found that chronic kidney disease and compromised kidney function were significantly associated with late age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study used individual-level data from the Asian Eye Epidemiology Consortium and included over 50,000 individuals from China, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, and Singapore. The prevalence of AMD was 9.7%,…

The Department of Health and Human Services is appointing new members to its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices after criticism for not filling previous vacancies. They are increasing the committee’s size to 16 voting members, appointing Helen Keipp Bredenberg Talbot as chair, and selecting several other health professionals. There was concern that without the new…

Retired GP and psychiatrist, David Zigmond, believes that increasing the number of physician associates (PAs) working in hospitals and primary care could add to the demoralization of the GP workforce. While the government plans to use PAs to offload work from doctors and improve patient care, Zigmond argues that this plan overlooks the complexities of…

Disparities in HIV testing and care for people with intellectual disabilities are being addressed by a study conducted at the University of Michigan Health. The research found that there are large gaps in HIV care for Black patients as well as for patients with autism and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. People with intellectual disabilities are at…

City of Hope treated the oldest person to be cured of a blood cancer and achieve remission for HIV after receiving a blood stem cell transplant with a rare genetic mutation. The patient, 68-year-old Paul Edmonds, has lived with HIV for over 31 years and achieved remission for acute myelogenous leukemia and HIV after receiving…