Rural Hospitals Are Caught in an Aging-Infrastructure Conundrum
CEO Kevin Stansbury of the 64-year-old Lincoln Community Hospital in Hugo, Colorado, is facing a financial dilemma. The hospital needs to expand to offer hip replacements and shoulder surgeries, but…
Melanoma care rapidly changing
Dr. Roger A. Dailey discussed at Hawaiian Eye 2024 that the world of melanoma has undergone significant changes in recent years, with more changes to come. The increase in melanoma…
New congressional bill would thwart patent thickets
A new bill has been introduced in Congress to lower the cost of medicines by making it harder for pharmaceutical companies to use numerous patents to prevent generic competition. This…
The next government must put health at the heart of all policies
The author addresses party leaders, expressing deep concern about declining health and widening health inequalities in the UK. They emphasize that the causes of ill health lie in social and…
Concealing sexual identity may have impeded mpox care for some men
A study conducted by researchers from Cornell and the University of Toronto found that openly gay, bisexual, and other sexual minority men were more likely than those who conceal their…
Research finds connection between reduced lead exposure and heart health improvements
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association evaluated the association between declines in blood lead levels and changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in…
How It Affects Their Emotions and Social Life
Puberty can be a challenging time for kids, and even more so for those with central precocious puberty (CPP), which causes early signs of sexual maturity. Those with CPP, more…
Time Off Isn’t Really Off-Time for Most Docs, Study Finds
A study found that about 20% of US physicians took less than one week of vacation in the previous year, and 70% reported working on days off to handle patient-related…
Study Says They May Reduce Risk Of High Blood Pressure
A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has found that tomato consumption is associated with a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure. The study observed…
Six Government hospitals under scanner of Vigilance department
Six government hospitals are being investigated by the Vigilance department for alleged irregularities in medical supplies. The investigation is looking into potential misuse of funds and improper procurement practices. The…
7 JPM Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss
The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco brought together healthcare leaders for discussions and networking, with Mayo Clinic partnering with Cerebras Systems for AI models, Boston Scientific acquiring Axonics…
Consultant ENT Head and Neck/Thyroid Surgeon – 2 posts
The Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Londonderry is hiring for a position with a salary range of £88,799 – £119,723 per annum. The closing date for applications is Friday 9 February…
COVID-era parenting app helps reduce postpartum depression
The Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies at the National University of Singapore developed a mobile parenting app called the Supportive Parenting app. The app provides information and tips on…
What Would a Nikki Haley Presidency Look Like for Health Care?
Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential hopeful and former South Carolina governor, will wait to see how her campaign is received after the Iowa caucuses. She spoke on health care policies…
‘Get there first’ to reduce the chance of a whistleblower
Health care law trends in 2023 included a focus on telehealth, whistleblowers, physician referrals, and provider compliance. Over 95% of False Claims Act cases result from whistleblowers, and the Department…
At JPM 2024, hospital systems pitch financial strength to investors
At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, hospital leaders focused on showcasing the billions of dollars they have in cash and investment reserves, a message that contrasts their plea for more…
David Mervyn Davies | The BMJ
Dai Davies was a rugby captain at medical school and later served as a medical officer with the Royal Air Force in Egypt. He worked as a senior lecturer and…
Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say
A study in Heart Rhythm reports a connection between antipsychotic drugs quetiapine and haloperidol and an increased risk of serious cardiac conditions such as ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.…
mRNA COVID-19 vaccines highly effective in preventing hospitalizations among adolescents in Nordic study
Researchers evaluated mRNA vaccines' effectiveness among adolescents in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. The study focused on Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, as well as combining these vaccines. They found that…
What’s Next for Bipolar Treatment?
Advances in the treatment of bipolar disorder over the past 20 years include the development of new medications with fewer side effects. Lithium, while effective, has risks such as kidney…
UK Maternal Mortality Rates Reach Two-Decade High
Maternal mortality rates in the UK have reached levels not seen since 2003-2005, according to a study by MBRRACE-UK. The maternal death rate in 2020-2022 was 13.41 deaths per 100,000…
Novel Product With Lasting Effects, Reversibility Like IUDs Shows Positive Results In Human Trial
A new male contraceptive technique called ADAM has shown positive results in a trial, offering long-lasting effects and reversibility similar to IUDs in women. Developed by Contraline, the hydrogel insert…
Early-life exposure to residential green space may improve bone health among children
Exposure to residential green space in early life may lead to improved bone health in children, according to a study. The study found that access to green spaces such as…
Why One CEO Thinks Drugs Won’t Be Able to Solve the Obesity Crisis
New research has found racial disparities in access to obesity care services, including behavioral care and surgical interventions. The study, sponsored by Enara Health, found that people of color have…
Age significantly impacts diagnosis of common bleeding disorder, research shows
Irish researchers have made a discovery about von Willebrand disease (VWD) that could reduce the risk of complications during surgery and childbirth. VWD is an inherited bleeding disorder that affects…
Noom, Liviniti partner on GLP-1 Companion platform
Noom, a digital weight loss company, has partnered with a pharmacy benefit manager, Liviniti, to offer a digital GLP-1 Companion for chronic weight conditions to plan sponsors and their employees.…
Hospitales rurales, atrapados en el dilema de sus viejas infraestructuras
Los hospitales rurales en Estados Unidos, incluido el Lincoln Community Hospital en Hugo, Colorado, enfrentan dificultades para financiar grandes renovaciones y expansiones. A pesar de la necesidad urgente de actualizar…
Lateral tarsal strip surgery a ‘workhorse’ for eyelid malposition
Dr. Eli L. Chang discussed the use of lateral tarsal strip surgery to address lower eyelid malposition at Hawaiian Eye/Retina 2024. He emphasized the importance of addressing ectropion and entropion…
Cytokinetics and Novartis’ starcrossed tale
If you are interested in staying up to date on the latest developments in the biotech industry, you can sign up for the STAT biotech newsletter in your inbox. This…
William Stanley Monkhouse | The BMJ
Reverend Stanley Monkhouse had a diverse career as an organist, doctor, teacher, Anglican priest, and blogger. He was a medical undergraduate at Queens' College, Cambridge, where his interest in anatomy…
Affordable care act sees record number of Americans signing up
The Biden administration announced that 20 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This is 8 million more people than when Biden took office.…
Ancient DNA traces multiple sclerosis origins to 5,000-year-old migrations
Researchers have analyzed the bones and teeth of approximately 5,000 humans who lived across Western Europe and Asia up to 34,000 years ago to create the world's largest ancient human…
Stroke Risk in Young and Middle-Aged Adults
On a hot day in Nashville, writer Sekou Writes had a hemorrhagic stroke. Research shows strokes are rising in young adults and middle-aged individuals, due to lifestyle factors such as…
CMS Okays Payment for Novel AI Prostate Test
Medicare will now cover an AI-based test for prostate cancer that predicts which men will benefit from androgen deprivation therapy. The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services approved the payment…
Flu And COVID-19 Infections Continue To Surge After Holiday Season: CDC
In the United States, flu and COVID-19 cases are increasing following the holiday season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported high or very high levels of respiratory…
ED interrogates Jharkhand IAS officer’s wife
An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer's wife from Jharkhand is being interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Berlin Hospital Land case. This case involves alleged irregularities…
Medical Innovation Must Shift Focus From Common Problems to Unsolvable Ones
The economics of healthcare have historically driven innovation in common conditions with high patient volumes, such as cardiovascular disease. However, as technology grows more sophisticated, the focus in medical discovery…
Polypharmacy project improves patient care
A cross-border project called iSIMPATYHY has led to improved patient safety by reducing adverse drug reactions. The project, which involved health services in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, trained additional…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Status Unrelated to Fertility Treatment Births
Fertility treatment-attributed births are similar among patients with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) regardless of fertility treatment pathway. A study found that despite the variety of available treatment options,…
Zeta Surgical mixed reality navigation gets FDA special 510(k) clearance
Zeta Surgical, a company specializing in surgical robotics and mixed reality, has obtained FDA special 510(k) clearance for its cranial navigation system for neurosurgery. The system offers real-time guidance with…
Alex Azar’s Unusual Spin Through the Revolving Door
Former Health and Human Services secretary Alex Azar, who spent a decade with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co, has now become the chairman of the board of a company…
Surgeon shares tips for incorporating botulinum toxins into ophthalmic practice
In a presentation at Hawaiian Eye/Retina 2024, Dr. Joely Kaufman discussed the differences between the five available botulinum toxins for treating glabellar muscle contraction. She advises starting with just one…
Arena BioWorks launches in Cambridge to speed drug discovery
A new biomedical institute called Arena BioWorks is being launched in Cambridge's Kendall Square, with $500 million in private funding. The institute aims to shorten the time from research to…
Akhil Chandra Biswas | The BMJ
Akhil Chandra Biswas, a consultant paediatrician, former international adviser to the Royal College of Physicians, and professor, has passed away after battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Known as Andy to colleagues…
Tapering of inhaled steroids feasible for asthma controlled with benralizumab
A study published in The Lancet found that patients with severe eosinophilic asthma controlled on bevacizumab can successfully taper their inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) without worsening asthma control. The study involved…
Scotland’s NHS Golden Jubilee heart transplant unit expands to support more patients
Scotland's NHS Golden Jubilee, the country's only heart transplant center, is expanding to accommodate the increasing number of heart transplants being performed. The center has opened a second ward to…
Learning to Live With Chronic Migraine
In the summer of 2005, Qasim Amin Nathari suffered memory loss while giving a sermon at a New Jersey mosque due to medication for severe migraines. He decided to openly…
Europe Tightens Valproate Treatment Rules
The European Medicines Agency has recommended precautionary measures for the treatment of male patients with valproate after concerns about an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children fathered by men…
Red Cross Urges Action Amid Emergency Shortage
The American Red Cross has reported a critical blood shortage in the United States, with donations at an all-time low. This has resulted in a deficit of nearly 7,000 units…
Overuse of antibiotics is not the only reason for the spread of superbugs: Study
A study has found that overuse of antibiotics is not the sole factor contributing to the spread of superbugs. Other factors such as poor infection control practices, lack of sanitation,…