Halfway Through ‘Unwinding,’ Medicaid Enrollment Is Down About 10 Million
Enrollment in the Medicaid program is almost back to pre-pandemic levels after over 16 million people were removed from the program. Many were dropped due to procedural reasons or increased…
Industry veterans launch new biotech VC with $310M
Three biotech venture capital veterans, including a co-founder of RayzeBio, have launched a new investment fund called Scion Life Sciences. They raised $310 million for the fund, surpassing their original…
Junior doctors in Wales announce new strike dates
The BMA Cymru Wales junior doctors committee has announced new strike dates in their ongoing dispute over pay due to a lack of a credible pay offer from the Welsh…
Chronic jet lag leads to human liver cancer in a mouse model
Chronic jet lag can increase the risk of liver cancer for humans, a new study has shown. While people typically associate cancer with chemicals like tobacco and radiation, chronic circadian…
UniSA researchers seek solutions for chronic pain in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is a common, disabling condition in Australia with no known cure. Managing and treating pain symptoms is crucial, as 85% of patients experience some form of pain. The…
Lowering Your Risk for Disease
Nutritionists are concerned about the impact of dietary consumption on cancer risk. 25% of cancer cases in the US could be prevented by improving nutrition, particularly being overweight or obese,…
New Vit. D, Omega-3 Findings
A two-year follow-up study found that while the protection from daily vitamin D supplementation for reducing risk of autoimmune disease disappeared after the supplement was discontinued, the benefits of daily…
What Are Happy Hormones? Ways To Naturally Improve Them In Your Body
Happy hormones, also known as neurotransmitters, play a significant role in regulating mood, pleasure, and overall well-being. The four main happy hormones are dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. Dopamine is…
Same-day combo of chemical peels and neurotoxins safe and effective cosmetic therapy for photoaging
A same-day combination of chemical peels and neurotoxins is a safe and effective cosmetic therapy for treating photoaging. This combination treatment helps to improve the appearance of aging skin, reducing…
Eli Lilly Fatty Liver Drug Posts Promising Early Data, But Field Is Still Competitive
Eli Lilly's metabolic disorder medication tirzepatide, which is approved for type 2 diabetes and weight management, has shown positive early clinical data for treating fatty liver disease (NASH) with no…
Skin Manifestations of Systemic Cancers
Dermatologists play an important role in identifying and detecting various types of cancer before they reach later stages. Paraneoplastic diseases are clinical disorders that manifest in association with underlying malignancies.…
Intellihealth appoints executive VP of clinical operations and more digital health hires
Healthcare technology company Intellihealth has hired Annie Lorenzo as its executive vice president of clinical operations. She will manage the clinical operations personnel at Flyte Medical, an affiliate of Intellihealth.…
Halfway Through ‘Unwinding,’ Medicaid Enrollment Is Down About 10 Million
Enrollment in Medicaid has fallen by about 9.5 million people since last April due to procedural issues, leaving it on track to cover about 71 million people. The Biden administration…
House panel passes PBM reforms for sliver of commercial market
The House panel passed a bipartisan bill to ban drug middlemen from charging fees based on drug list prices, representing Congress' first PBM reform efforts. The bill, introduced by Rep.…
Purdue Pharma’s “predatory and deceptive” advertiser Publicis pays $350m to US states
Publicis Groupe, an advertising firm that worked with opioid maker Purdue Pharma, will pay a $350 million settlement to all 50 US states. This is to resolve allegations of using…
New platform provides deep insights into T cell responses against novel cancer vaccine
Two studies have been published in Science Advances and a new platform capable of providing deep insights into T cell responses and TCR activation has been developed. The platform, referred…
Study reveals limited access to pulmonary rehabilitation for millions of Americans
A new Yale-led study reveals that access to pulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for millions of Americans to access. The…
Yoga May Be Even Healthier Than You Thought. Here’s Why
Recent research has linked yoga to a wide range of health benefits, including brain function enhancement, stress reduction, mood boosting, and protection against various health conditions. It has therapeutic effects…
Target These Serum Urate Levels to Prevent Gout Flares
A study published in the JAMA tracked 3613 gout patients aged 40-69 and found that aiming for serum urate levels of less than 5 or 6 mg/dL could prevent a…
PCOS Patients At More Than 8-Fold Increased Risk Of Suicide Attempts: Study Says
Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of suicide attempts, with a study finding an eight-fold higher risk compared to those without the condition. PCOS affects around…
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Associated with Increased Hypertension Risk
A study has shown that individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may have an increased risk of developing hypertension. The study suggests that the chronic inflammation and oxidative stress associated…
Lower BMI, Raise ROI: How Physician Practices Can Boost Revenues with Turnkey Weight Management Program
CDC reports 42% of Americans are obese and face a shortage of specialists and medications. A webinar on March 6 will discuss how physician practices can help patients with weight…
HSE approves seven new treatments for range of conditions
The HSE has approved seven new treatments for osteoporosis, antimicrobial-resistant infections, and cancer, among other conditions. The drugs will be funded from a €20 million allocation for new medicines this…
Senate Passes Train More Nurses Act
The bipartisan Train More Nurses Act was unanimously passed in the Senate. The bill focuses on increasing the number of nurses, especially in underserved areas, and aims to strengthen career…
Cedars-Sinai utilizes Apple Vision Pro and AI to create mental health companion
Cedars-Sinai has introduced Xaia, a virtual psychotherapy companion accessible on the Apple Vision Pro headset. Xaia aims to assist people with anxiety, addiction, depression, and pain management through spatial-computing and…
Is Housing Health Care? State Medicaid Programs Increasingly Say ‘Yes’
Many states are using Medicaid funding for housing aid in response to the growing homelessness epidemic in the US. California is allocating $12 billion for the initiative, while Arizona is…
Supreme Court to hear if Covid misinformation is protected speech
Biden officials urged social media platforms to remove misleading posts about vaccine safety, mask effectiveness, Covid-19 origins, and federal shutdowns. The Supreme Court is set to decide whether the government…
After covid-19: the case for optimism for US leadership in global health
The United States' global leadership in health, including pandemic preparedness, faces uncertainty as the 2024 elections approach. Attention and policy are dominated by geopolitical crises, climate issues, and humanitarian crises,…
New research shows that ultrasound can be used to detect placenta problems in small unborn babies
The study by Amsterdam UMC in collaboration with UMC Groningen and 17 other Dutch hospitals found that a Doppler ultrasound can be used to detect placenta problems in small unborn…
Pomegranate seed oil boosts brain function in mild cognitive impairment study
A recent study investigated the effects of pomegranate seed oil (PSO) on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) outcomes. The study included 80 participants with half consuming PSO and a Mediterranean diet…
Innovations in Treating Vitiligo
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease that causes depigmentation of the skin, affecting 0.5% to 2% of the population. It can have a significant psychological impact on patients and affects people…
PCOS Diagnosis Associated With Greater Risk for Suicide
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are up to eight times more likely to attempt suicide compared to…
Best Eye Cream For Dark Circles In 2024: Revitalize Your Gaze
Bold eye makeup can steal the spotlight, but the delicate undereye area needs care. Dark circles and eye bags often result from lack of sleep or poor skincare. Quality eye…
Maintaining good oral health can improve subjective psychological well-being in older adults: Study
A study found that maintaining good oral health can improve psychological well-being in older adults. The research suggests that taking care of oral health can lead to a better overall…
Shifting Site of Service for Shoulder Replacements In Response to CMS Announcement
Primary shoulder replacements are now approved to be performed in ambulatory surgery centers by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with reasonable reimbursement rates to encourage the shift from…
Empagliflozin Gets Breakthrough Tx Status for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to empagliflozin for the treatment of adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. This designation was based on the results of a…
GE HealthCare scores 510(k) clearance for maternal and fetal monitoring platform
GE HealthCare has received FDA clearance for its Novii+ maternal and fetal monitoring solution, allowing for noninvasive measurement and display of fetal and maternal heart rates and uterine activity. The…
Back From COP28, California Climate Leaders Talk Health Impacts of Warming
State leaders in California are adopting sweeping policies in response to the growing health impacts of climate change to fend off the worst effects and encourage similar measures in other…
A single Democrat is willing to weaken Medicare negotiation power
Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to weaken the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare drug price negotiation program. They found support from a Democrat, Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina, who was not…
Why I . . . perform with fire
Sarah Alderson, an academic GP at the University of Leeds, has discovered that fire performing helps her to clear her head and escape from work pressures. This hobby grew out…
Scientists reveal how dAcsl orchestrates lipid transport in Drosophila
The article discusses the role of dAcsl enzyme in regulating systemic lipid homeostasis and lipid transport. Lipid homeostasis and interorgan lipid transport are crucial for organism development and maintenance of…
Researchers identify the basic principles of serotonin transport in nerve cells
Antidepressants that target the serotonin transporter are commonly prescribed, but can have significant side effects. Researchers from MedUni Vienna led a study to identify the basic principles of serotonin transport…
Too Exhausted or Busy to Hit the Gym? Check Out These Tips
The article discusses the difficulty people face in sticking to their fitness goals, despite the high number of Americans making fitness-centered New Year's resolutions. The piece offers practical advice from…
GLP-1s for Obesity: Your Questions Answered
The arrival of GLP-1 receptor agonists has revolutionized treatment options for obesity. Medscape Medical News hosted a panel of experts to discuss these potentially life-changing medications and answer questions from…
Elevate Your Comfort With All-Day Support
Compression socks offer versatile benefits in situations like pregnancy, work, workouts, running, or travel by promoting improved blood flow and circulation, alleviating achiness, and preventing swelling. Athletes appreciate the advantages…
Weight-Bearing CT Scans Improve Precision in Flatfoot Surgery Planning
Weight-bearing CT scans have been found to improve the precision of surgery planning for patients with flatfoot. These scans allow for a more accurate understanding of the patient's foot anatomy…
Using Technology To Navigate the Care Journey
Healthcare consumers face a challenging and frustrating patient journey with numerous choices and a fragmented system. The burden of navigating this system often falls on patients, leading to long waits,…
Congressman Off-Base in Ad Claiming Fauci Shipped Covid to Montana Before the Pandemic
Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale's campaign ad claims that Dr. Anthony Fauci brought COVID to Montana a year before it broke out in the U.S. This ad is part of…
Amgen wants Wegovy-like drug that can be tapered down
Amgen is testing their obesity drug candidate, MariTide, to see if they can wean patients toward lower doses over time. Very early data suggests that MariTide may provide longer-lasting weight…
NHS rolls out national gene testing to spot cancer risk in Jewish community
The NHS in England is offering a national gene testing program for Jewish people to identify the faulty BRCA gene, which increases the risk of certain cancers. Jewish people are…