What Was the Most-Repeated Word in CVS Health CEO’s JPM Presentation?
Karen Lynch discussed CVS Health's commitment to increased transparency in pharmacy benefit management and pharmacy reimbursement models at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare conference in San Francisco. The company plans to…
One-in-five small nursing homes closed during pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic, one-fifth of small nursing homes in Ireland closed, leading to multinational companies dominating the private home sector. Research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)…
Mortality Risk for Antipsychotics Is Dose-Dependent Among Children, Young Adults
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that children aged 5 to 17 who received up to 100-mg chlorpromazine equivalents of antipsychotic medication did not face an increased risk of…
These Patients Had to Lobby for Correct Diabetes Diagnoses. Was Their Race a Reason?
The article discusses the struggles of African American women in the U.S. healthcare system in obtaining a correct diagnosis for latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA). LADA can be misdiagnosed…
Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine provide strong protection against shingles
A study examining the effectiveness of the recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) over a 4-year period found that two doses of the vaccine provided strong protection against herpes zoster, or shingles,…
GSK to buy asthma-focused Aiolos Bio in $1 billion deal
Pharmaceutical company GSK has announced its $1 billion upfront purchase of Aiolos Bio, an asthma-focused drug developer. The deal includes up to an additional $400 million in payments if certain…
NICE cannot always allow healthcare professionals to prescribe the best available treatment
Santhanam Sundar, a consultant oncologist at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust in the UK, emphasizes that every patient seeks the best available treatment. In self-funded and insurance-based health systems, people…
Team develops app to help train the brain to overcome tinnitus
A team of researchers has developed the MindEar app to help individuals overcome tinnitus through training and sound therapy delivered via a smartphone app. The app includes training programs, cognitive…
Itchy skin? Possible atopic dermatitis? Lavender essential oil might be just what you’re looking for
Researchers studied lavender essential oils in suppressing atopic dermatitis (AD) and found they effectively inhibit this skin condition and that linalyl acetate is the main contributor. The study used cell…
Why Guys React Differently to Colds
The "man cold" myth suggests that men handle colds and the flu worse than women, but experts say there is no significant difference in the immune system between the two…
Tandem Insulin Pump System Integrates With Libre Sensor
Tandem Diabetes Care's t:slim X2 Insulin Pump is the first in the US to integrate the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus Sensor, approved in 2023 for use with automated insulin…
Novel Antibiotic To Treat Drug-Resistant Bacteria? Zosurabalpin Shows Promising Results In Mice
Scientists have developed a new antibiotic, Zosurabalpin, to treat drug-resistant bacteria that cause deadly infections in humans. This antibiotic has shown promising results in treating highly drug-resistant strains of Carbapenem-resistant…
Use of common antibiotic erythromycin potential cure for myotonic dystrophy
Researchers have discovered that the common antibiotic erythromycin may have potential as a treatment for myotonic dystrophy, a genetic neuromuscular disorder. This finding opens up new possibilities for treating this…
Uber Health, Socially Determined Strike Partnership
Uber Health has partnered with Socially Determined to provide supplemental benefits to patients, including transportation, food, and prescription delivery. Uber Health offers non-emergency medical transportation, grocery and prescription delivery, and…
GP required sunny South East
A rural practice in county Wexford is seeking an assistant starting in January 2023, with the option to wait for the right candidate. The position involves working with one full…
Medicaid Expansion Could Curb Drug Epidemic Among Impoverished People
A study published in Addiction found that Medicaid expansion in the US could help alleviate drug-related epidemics among impoverished people who inject drugs (PWID) by increasing health insurance coverage and…
Uber Health, Socially Determined partner to leverage SDOH data
Healthcare data analytics company Socially Determined and Uber Health are partnering to improve access to food, prescription delivery, and transportation services by using social determinants of health analytics. Socially Determined…
There’s a New Covid-19 Variant and Cases Are Ticking Up. What Do You Need to Know?
The winter season has brought an increase in respiratory illnesses, particularly with a sharp uptick in emergency room visits and hospitalizations for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. A new COVID-19 variant,…
Hooked on ID with Ian Adrian F. Frani, MD, BSN
The author reflects on their unexpected journey into infectious diseases, from being a medical student to becoming an attending physician. They describe the ever-changing landscape of the field and the…
At JPM, Bristol Myers Squibb CEO tries to soothe investor nerves
Christopher Boerner, CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb, emphasized the company's 150-year history at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Despite facing a 27% stock drop, he noted the company's renewal and…
UK shows what not to do to tackle health inequalities, says Marmot
The UCL Institute of Health Equity (IHE) found in a new report that over a million people outside of England's wealthiest areas lived shorter lives than expected between 2011 and…
Can you really be allergic to alcohol?
Alcohol allergies are rare, but people can experience allergy-like symptoms when drinking. Symptoms including wheezing, headaches, and skin flushing mimic causesbut are actually alcohol exacerbating underlying conditions like asthma, hives,…
Does being physically fit improve your attention span?
A study published in Scientific Reports found that better physical fitness is related to better attention and concentration among adolescent students. Evidence suggests that individuals with better physical fitness perform…
Clean Air Tips for Your Home
The content provides a comprehensive overview of indoor air quality and the health effects of particulate matter, with information from sources such as the EPA, CDC, National Academies of Sciences,…
SGLT2 Inhibitors Begin to Show Potential in Rheumatology
Over the past ten years, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have made a significant impact in treating type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. Recent studies suggest that these…
Best Portable EKG Machines For Heart Monitoring 2024: The Heartbeat Companion
The popularity of portable EKG machines is increasing due to growing health awareness. These compact devices allow individuals to monitor their heart health at home or on the go. This…
GERD has no causal impact on susceptibility and prognosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, does not have a causal impact on the susceptibility or prognosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). A study found no significant association between the two…
How Strong Cybersecurity Hygiene Can Help Rural Healthcare Systems Hack off the Hackers
Rural healthcare and pharmaceutical networks are vulnerable to cyberattacks, with potential consequences including patient data breaches, medical identity theft, financial fraud, and compromised patient safety. The cost of cyberattacks is…
Home STI testing service delivers 10,000 kits each month
A new report reveals that 40% of service users in Ireland have never had an STI test before. The HSE-funded home testing service has seen a significant increase in demand,…
Most People Dropped in Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Never Tried to Renew Coverage, Utah Finds
A survey of people who lost Medicaid coverage last year found that over half made no effort to renew their coverage due to difficulty navigating paperwork requirements in many cases.…
New drug application submitted for Journey Medical’s rosacea candidate
Journey Medical has submitted a new drug application to the FDA for oral DFD-29 to treat rosacea. Two phase 3 clinical trials showed that DFD-29, minocycline hydrochloride modified release capsules,…
Sky high deal expectations at JPM 2024
The biotech industry is gearing up for JPM Week 2024 in San Francisco, with high expectations for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) following a successful end to 2023. Companies like Bristol…
How we can solve the crisis in UK gambling policy
Van Schalkwyk and Cassidy argue that recent UK gambling policy consultations fail to address the transformational change required to prevent gambling harm. The current laws prioritize the expansion of the…
A novel method for lung image registration
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have proposed a new method for lung image registration called Dlung, which is an unsupervised few-shot learning-based diffeomorphic lung image registration. This method can…
Sesame protein-derived peptides show promise in fighting E. coli and S. aureus
Recent research examined antibacterial peptides derived from sesame protein using computational and laboratory methods to study their effectiveness against bacteria. Sesame seed peptides have been shown to have various health…
Mental Health and Multiple Sclerosis
Having multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect people both physically and emotionally. For instance, up to 50% of people with MS can develop major depressive disorder, making the likelihood of depression…
FDA Evaluating 3 Side Effects Reported for Weight Loss Drugs
The FDA is looking into reports of potential side effects such as hair loss, aspiration, and suicidal thoughts associated with popular diabetes and weight loss drugs, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and…
Experts Share Insights On Signs, Risk Factors And Importance Of Screening
In recognition of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, attention is brought to this irreversible eye disease that can result in vision loss. Around three million people in the U.S. have glaucoma,…
Co to jest parking domen?
Parking domen to usługa, która pozwala właścicielom domen internetowych zarabiać na nieużywanych domenach poprzez umieszczenie reklam na stronie parkowanej domeny. Może to być dodatkowe źródło dochodu, a korzyści z parkowania…
Choroidal Microvasculature Changes Linked to Smoking in Glaucoma Patients
A study found a potential link between smoking and changes in the choroidal microvasculature of glaucoma patients. The research suggests that smoking may contribute to alterations in the blood vessels…
KPMG: Tailwinds and Headwinds for Payers in 2024
In 2023, payers experienced several major M&A deals, with CVS Health making an $8 billion purchase of Signify Health and a $10.6 billion purchase of Oak Street Health and UnitedHealth…
Research on ageing in Ireland receives €15 million grant
The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) has been awarded €15 million in funding for three new waves of research. The study will collect data on the health, economic, and…
States Begin Tapping Medicaid Dollars to Combat Gun Violence
To address the growing problem of gun violence in the United States, a number of states are using Medicaid funding to support community-based programs aimed at preventing shootings. With federal…
Patients benefit from cornea optimization despite cataract surgery delay
At a presentation at OSN New York and OSN New York Retina, Houser emphasized the importance of preparing the cornea for premium surgery. Houser has consulting relationships with several companies…
Insitro, AI biotech unicorn, brings cash, new research to JPM 2024
Insitro, a biotech company founded in 2018 by Daphne Koller, has raised over $643 million in venture capital and has more than 260 employees. The company has been quiet despite…
Covid-19: Some US states and hospitals recommend masks again
US hospitals and medical centers in several states are reintroducing mask requirements due to a rise in COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases. At least six states and…
Blood flow changes in the eyes could influence visual symptoms of migraines
A study conducted by UCLA Health researchers found that changes in blood flow in the retina could be responsible for visual symptoms experienced by some migraine patients. The study used…
New guidelines for imaging estrogen receptor in breast cancer patients using FES PET
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) have released a new standard/guideline for estrogen receptor imaging in breast cancer patients…
FDA Approves Florida Plan to Import Drugs from Canada
U.S. regulators approved Florida's plan to import medicines from Canada, marking the first state approval for drug importation. The plan aims to lower pharmaceutical costs, supported by lawmakers from both…
Are Post-Meal Insulin Surges Beneficial?
Rapid increases in insulin post-meal are beneficial for long-term cardiometabolic health. These findings challenge concerns around elevated insulin levels and metabolic health. Research from Toronto, published in eClinicalMedicine, shows more…