In 2016, Richard Timmins attended a free seminar to learn about Medicare Advantage. After being convinced to enroll, Timmins later found his choices for medical care restricted. Now with a diagnosis of malignant melanoma, he wants to switch back to traditional Medicare but found he is unable to do so. More than half of Medicare-eligible…
Trubnik presented on the topic of home tonometry at the OSN New York and OSN New York Retina conference. He discussed whether home tonometry is underutilized or a niche option. Trubnik also disclosed that he speaks for Alcon and consults for Glaukos. Source link
Starting January 1st, thousands of asthma sufferers in the U.S. will no longer have access to refills of the popular inhaler Flovent, which has been on the market for almost 30 years. Manufacturer GSK has discontinued both the inhalation aerosol and inhalation powder versions of Flovent and replaced them with an authorized generic called fluticasone….
The Department of Health and Social Care for England has warned that the supply of GLP-1 receptor agonists will not return to normal until at least the end of 2024 due to shortages caused by increased demand and off-label use. Clinicians have been advised not to prescribe GLP-1 agonists as the supply is limited. Source…
Many health problems that plague modern society, such as cardiovascular disease and poor mental health, have very low prevalence among hunter-gatherer societies. Hunter-gatherers embrace social connections and living in small communities, eat what nature offers in a predominantly plant-based diet, and are continually active. Studies suggest that mimicking these practices may help improve health. There…
UC Davis Health has developed a successful approach to hiring and recruiting a diverse and local workforce, despite California’s ban on considering race or ethnicity in hiring. The medical center has been recognized for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and has received awards for its efforts. Their Talent Acquisition team has focused on…
Diabetes can damage the kidneys over time without symptoms. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can lead to kidney failure. Early diagnosis and treatment can help lower the risk. Blood pressure and urine tests are important for detection. Managing diabetes and blood pressure is key in preventing and slowing kidney disease. Lifestyle changes like exercise and a…
In January 2024, Eli Lilly launched LillyDirect, a direct-to-patient portal that gives some patients access to the anti-obesity drug Zepbound for as little as $25 a month. Obesity rates continue to increase and finding effective medications can be a challenge, with shortages and high costs being common. Lilly’s new portal and other developments are promising….
A study has found a connection between being a morning person and an increased risk of developing anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight. Researchers observed a genetic association between anorexia nervosa and morning chronotype, which refers to the body’s natural inclination to wake up and…
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The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has set the retail prices of 19 different drug formulations. This decision comes after the authority conducted a review and analysis of the prices of these medications. The prices have been fixed in an effort to regulate the pharmaceutical market and ensure affordable access to essential medicines for consumers….
When Covid-19 hit, contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) played a crucial role in rapidly producing vaccines. As the pandemic wanes, opportunities for future pandemic preparedness are at risk. CDMOs are key partners in producing medications and vaccines, but vulnerabilities were exposed during the rapid scaling for Covid-19. Three critical steps are proposed to better…
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced the development of six new surgical hubs in Dublin, Galway, Cork, Waterford, and Limerick to reduce patient waiting lists for day-case procedures. The hubs are expected to be completed in 2024, with two in Dublin already in development. Mount Carmel in south Dublin, and the Swords Business…
A study published in Lipids in Health and Disease found that a high intake of unsaturated fatty acids (UFA) in relation to total fat consumption is linked to a reduced risk for insulin resistance. The study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collected between 2017 and 2020 and included 7630…
Joe Lanzisero, a former Walt Disney Imagineer, discussed how his experience in creating immersive worlds can be used to design experiences to improve patient care in healthcare. He consulted with Reimagine Well to create environments for children in hospitals, using his knowledge of designing children’s spaces at Disney. Lanzisero emphasized the importance of understanding the…
KFF Health News correspondents discussed various health issues on NPR and Wisconsin Public Radio. Daniel Chang discussed malfunctions of the FDA-approved LVAD Heart Mate 3 mechanical heart pump, Aneri Pattani discussed opioid settlement funds, and Julie Rovner discussed abortion bans in Texas and New Orleans. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth…
The FDA has approved revised instructions for use for a neuromodulation device for HF, incorporating long-term, postmarket data from the BeAT-HF randomized clinical trial. The device, Barostim, is indicated for patients with NYHA class III HF or class II with a recent history of class III, a left ventricular ejection fraction of 35% or less,…
STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor in response to their First Opinion essays to encourage robust, good-faith discussions about difficult issues. Some of these letters include calls for disaggregation of racial and ethnic categories in health disparities data, addressing food insecurity through better nutrition education, and the need for less intimidating alternatives to EpiPens…
NHS England is looking into whether the BMA’s refusals to recall striking doctors has impacted services. Junior doctors in England started a six-day strike, the longest in NHS history, on January 3. NHS England addressed concerns raised by the BMA about the process for recalling striking doctors. Their priority during the strike is to support…
A study by researchers at Ruppin Academic Center and Columbia University found that following an attack by Hamas in Israel, the prevalence of probable PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms significantly increased. The study showed that mental health impacts were particularly severe, with 29% of PTSD prevalence doubling from two months before to after the attack….
Neutrophils are the body’s first line of defense against invaders, but Yersinia pestis, the bacteria responsible for bubonic and pneumonic plague, can evade the immune system, causing fatal infections. Researchers at the University of Louisville are studying how Y. pestis evades the immune system to apply this knowledge to control other pathogens. Y. pestis suppresses…
A new direct-to-patient portal called LillyDirect by Eli Lilly will allow patients to obtain anti-obesity medications for as little as $25 a month. This is seen as a major shift in medication accessibility for those struggling with obesity. There are also improvements in insurance coverage for these medications, and new research reveals the benefits of…
The Food and Drug Administration approved berdazimer gel 10.3% for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum (MC) in adults and children aged 1 year or older. The approval was based on a 12-week pivotal phase 3 trial in which the gel helped 32.4% of patients achieve complete clearance of MC lesions compared with 19.7% of those…
This blog post discusses the common issue of dark spots and provides a list of the best dark spot removers for 2024. It explores their ingredients, potential benefits, and user feedback. The list includes products like Enaskin Dark Spot Remover for Face and Body, EnaSkin Dark Spot Corrector for Face, REMEDIAL PAX Dark Spot Remover…
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Renowned Vascular Surgeon Dr. Ravul Jindal has been honored with the “Vascular Surgeon of the Year” Award at the GICA 2023. This prestigious award recognizes his exceptional contributions to the field of vascular surgery. Dr. Jindal’s expertise and dedication have earned him this recognition, solidifying his reputation as a leader in the field. His outstanding…
A group of U.S. senators sent a letter to HHS urging it to drop its appeal of a federal court decision that limits the use of copay accumulators. Copay accumulators prevent copay assistance from counting towards patients’ deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. The court decision allows the use of these programs only for brand-name medications with…
Carlow town practice is seeking a GP to join their team. The practice currently has 3 GPs and a young patient profile with a large private practice and a sizable GMS list. The successful applicant will take over a cohort of patients for 8 sessions per week and must be eligible to take on a…
Lower trabecular bone scores (TBS) are linked to skeletal fragility in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. While dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is less predictive of fracture risk in CKD patients, TBS may be a better assessment tool. A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published until July 2023 showed lower TBS values in non-dialysis CKD patients,…
Researchers at Radboud University and University Medical Center Utrecht are working on restoring speech in people with paralysis disorders using brain signal readers and artificial intelligence. They have developed a brain-computer interface that can produce accurate speech by reading brain waves, giving hope to people with locked-in syndrome. The study involved non-paralyzed individuals with brain…
California-based real-world data platform Atropos Health has added healthcare data analytics company Arcadia to its portfolio, providing Arcadia’s provider customers and life sciences users access to Atropos’ offerings. Atropos Health offers AI innovations, evidence generation, analytics augmentation, and data evaluation to help physicians access real-world evidence. Arcadia is a healthcare data platform that gives providers…
Rural Americans are facing a growing crisis in access to health care, with the closure of hospitals and a lack of services leaving many in health care deserts. This trend has persisted for years, with about 150 rural hospitals closing since 2010. In a podcast episode, KFF Health News correspondent Sarah Jane Tribble discusses the…
K2 Medical Research has entered a research pilot with Magruder Eye Institute and RetiSpec to use AI-driven technology to prescreen eligible candidates for clinical trials in an eye care setting. The collaboration aims to reduce the time needed to recruit eligible participants by using RetiSpec’s AI technology to detect neurological diseases through an eye exam….
The Biden administration has approved Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to import a limited set of brand drugs from Canada. This paves the way for other states to follow suit but also sets up a political fight to take credit for the drug-price-lowering measure. Florida was the first state to import these drugs, and other…
The New Year brings the opportunity for new resolutions, with exercise being a top priority for many. Forbes magazine reports that hitting the gym is a common goal for Brits, but researchers suggest that spending time in green spaces may offer additional benefits. The concept of friluftsliv, or the power of connecting with nature, has…
A recent study from Rutgers University found that among Black adolescents, feeling connected to their school community can have a long-lasting impact on mental health. The study, published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, showed that school connectedness is a protective factor against depression and aggressive behavior later in life for Black students. Analyzing…
A newly published study in Nature has found that the molecule Nav1.7 plays a crucial role in osteoarthritis (OA) by regulating chondrocyte metabolism and causing pain in the condition. Mice with reduced Nav1.7 expression showed a decrease in pain associated with OA, but the disease itself progressed. On the other hand, the inhibition of Nav1.7…
A recent study has called into question the health benefits of drinking water, suggesting that the recommended consumption of eight glasses a day is not backed by scientific evidence. However, staying hydrated has many health benefits, including maintaining the body’s fluid balance, controlling calorie intake, energizing muscles during exercise, keeping skin looking good, helping kidney…
Philip Segal and Bruno Barrey were diagnosed with prostate cancer and opted for active surveillance to monitor but not treat the disease. Each has a different approach; Segal, at age 80, plans to maintain the status quo while Barrey, age 57, abandoned active surveillance after six months and opted for radiation therapy, as his cancer…
Toilet seats for seniors are essential for preventing falls in the bathroom. Raised seats with adjustable heights and added features like handles make it easier for seniors to use the toilet safely. Combining them with accessories like grab bars and non-slip mats enhances overall bathroom safety. When selecting toilet seats for the elderly, it’s important…
ARPANET był pionierską siecią komputerową, wprowadzoną w 1969 roku przez Departament Obrony Stanów Zjednoczonych. Miała na celu umożliwienie komunikacji między uniwersytetami i instytutami badawczymi, co zapoczątkowało rozwój Internetu. ARPANET wprowadził innowacyjne technologie, takie jak protokół TCP/IP. Nie był w stanie sprostać rosnącym potrzebom użytkowników, co doprowadziło do zastąpienia go bardziej zaawansowanymi sieciami w 1990 roku….
A newly developed PET radiotracer allows for the early and noninvasive detection of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This technology facilitates the detection of IBD at an early stage, allowing for prompt treatment and management. By using cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement, users agree to their continued use. Further information on cookies can be…
In 2023, hospitals in the United States showed significant improvement in complying with price transparency regulations, as reported by Turquoise Health. The regulations, enforced by CMS since 2021, mandate that hospitals must post their pricing and negotiated charges on their websites in a consumer-friendly manner. Turquoise’s report found that 90.7% of hospitals had posted a…
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation reported that more than 120,000 patients were admitted to hospital without a bed in 2023, a record number. However, the HSE and Department of Health dispute this, stating that trolley numbers actually fell by 20% in the last six months of 2023 compared to the previous year, with 80%…
The study found that the influenza vaccine for the 2022-2023 season was moderately effective in reducing influenza-A-associated emergency and urgent care encounters and hospitalizations in the US. The research involved adults with acute respiratory illness and used data from the VISION Network. It found that overall vaccine effectiveness was 44.0% against influenza-A-associated emergency and urgent…
VMocion, a technology company, has received $3 million in seed funding from AZ Crown and Mayo Clinic. Their 3V technologies provide users with a sense of physical motion while in extended reality, eliminating motion sickness by stimulating the ear’s vestibular system to create a sense of balance. The company plans to advance its technology with…
KFF Health News’ “What the Health?” discusses the ongoing debate on abortion, a new law in California that helps out-of-state doctors receive reproductive health training, and ballot initiatives on abortion. The debate is coming to a head in light of a federal appeals court ruling doctors in Texas are not required to perform abortions during…
High salt intake is linked to chronic kidney disease, especially in those with lower BMI and physical activity levels. A study of 465,288 participants found that those who added salt to their food had a higher risk of CKD, with higher salt intake associated with higher BMI and decreased kidney function. The positive association of…
Delfi Diagnostics, a startup focusing on using blood draws for cancer detection, has appointed Susan Tousi, Illumina’s chief commercial officer, as its new CEO. This marks her as the fourth top executive to leave Illumina since June. Tousi will start her role next week to lead the company as it expands its commercial efforts. Founding…
NHS England and some NHS trusts have been accused by the BMA of undermining the process for recalling striking junior doctors in unexpected and extreme circumstances, making the union’s situation impossible. The junior doctors began a six-day strike, the longest in NHS history, on January 3. The BMA had previously agreed with NHS England to…