brendan , 2025-05-09 13:45:00 HSE West and North West currently has the following opportunities: General Practitioner Positions x 3 General Practitioner, Tuam, Co. Galway GMS Panel Size: Approximately 1,700 Ref 108/25 Closing date for receipt of applications in respect of the positions is Wednesday 4th June, 2025 at 4pm Interview date to be confirmed. Informal…
Patricia Udaondo, MD, PhD; Michela Cimberle , 2025-04-23 13:28:00 April 23, 2025 5 min watch Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We…
A 35-year-old Indian man was allegedly manipulated into getting a vasectomy in a state government investigation. The man from Navi Sedhavi village in Mehsana district in Ahmedabad was taken to a health center under false pretenses and given a drink that caused him to lose consciousness. When he awoke, the procedure had already been performed…
International Self-Care Day on July 24 promotes taking charge of one’s health through practices like exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, relaxation, connecting with loved ones, and gratitude. Self-care complements formal healthcare and can improve health outcomes. Simple tips include staying active, nourishing your body, prioritizing sleep, relaxing with activities like meditation, and practicing gratitude. Resources…
The Infected Blood Inquiry, led by former High Court Judge Brian Langstaff, has revealed the disastrous consequences of the unsafe administration of blood products in the 1980s in the UK. The report highlights a pattern of ignoring dissenting views, excluding relevant information, and making decisions without engaging with those affected. The government’s response to the…
Ed Silverman , 2025-04-18 11:53:00 Ed Silverman, a senior writer and Pharmalot columnist at STAT, has been covering the pharmaceutical industry for nearly three decades. For weeks, President Trump has made it clear that tariffs are going to be slapped on pharmaceuticals. But that is about the only thing that is clear. For the moment,…
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey introduced the Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act of 2024 to combat corporate greed in healthcare, focusing on private equity firms. The bill responds to concerns about private equity firms negatively impacting patient care quality and access. If passed, the act would establish criminal penalties for private equity executives…
The UK’s Cass Review on transgender care for young people led to the cessation of prescribing puberty blockers outside research protocols. In contrast, the US largely ignored the review’s findings, which called for a more holistic approach to care due to inadequate evidence on puberty blockers and hormones for gender-related distress. Some medical associations have…
Ed Silverman , 2025-04-29 10:30:00 Ed Silverman, a senior writer and Pharmalot columnist at STAT, has been covering the pharmaceutical industry for nearly three decades. File this under “So close, yet so far.” After several years of struggling with regulatory hurdles to win approval for its rare disease drug, Stealth BioTherapeutics had expected the U.S….
Microwave ablation has been identified as a promising treatment alternative for patients with multifocal papillary thyroid carcinoma, according to a recent study. Researchers have found this method to be effective in treating this particular type of cancer. By using cookies for analytics and advertising, the website aims to improve user experience. By continuing to use…
The national uninsured rate rose from 7.7% to 8.2% earlier this year due to millions of Americans losing their Medicaid coverage. More than 27 million people were uninsured as of March 2024, with many losing coverage due to states re-evaluating eligibility. Some individuals shifted to ACA plans, leading to record enrollment in those marketplaces. Health…
Smoking causes lasting effects on the immune system even after quitting, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 1,000 healthy people in France and found that smoking alters adaptive and innate immunity. Although adaptive immunity remains affected for years, even decades, innate immunity rebounds immediately after people…
Jonathan Wosen , 2025-05-19 17:37:00 President Trump’s science adviser, Michael Kratsios, called for a return to reproducible and transparent research to kickstart what he characterized as years of stalled scientific progress, in his first detailed public remarks on science policy since taking office in March. Kratsios, who heads the Office of Science and Technology Policy,…
A study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet found no evidence to suggest that GLP-1 analogs, popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity, increase the risk of thyroid cancer. The study, published in The BMJ, analyzed data from about 145,000 patients treated with GLP-1 analogs and 290,000 patients treated with another diabetes drug. Results…
Sara Kellner; Emma Bascom , 2025-05-15 19:15:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try…
A new article in BIO Integration journal discusses the importance of a comprehensive regulatory model for medical devices to ensure their safety and efficacy. The model includes key components and processes for effective regulation, based on data and literature collected from various sources. Different guidelines and risk classifications exist for medical devices, with varying regulatory…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced an extension for the submission of annual declaration details by medical colleges. The last date for submission has been extended, but no specific date has been mentioned. This extension allows medical colleges more time to complete and submit the necessary details. By using cookies for analytics and advertising,…
, 2025-04-28 07:04:00 TOPLINE: Investigators have identified a range of risk factors that significantly increase the odds of late-onset epilepsy (LOE) in people with cognitive decline (PWCD), including having the apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4) allele, early-onset dementia, severe cognitive decline, the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) dementia subtype, a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), and…
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has launched a new podcast called “Healthy Children” to provide expert medical guidance for parents and caregivers. The first two episodes cover safe sleeping and social media. Hosted by Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, the podcast aims to provide information on child health and wellness in a medium preferred by parents….
Scientists have developed a test called FlowScore, which measures the shape of red blood cells to assess their ability to deliver oxygen. This test could improve specialist transplant and transfusion practices as well as blood banking. Healthy red blood cells have a specific shape that allows for efficient oxygen release, but this shape changes during…
A study compared the accuracy of tuberculin skin tests (TST) and interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs) in predicting tuberculosis (TB) progression. The research focused on individuals at high risk of developing TB, such as close contacts or immigrants from high TB incidence countries. IGRAs, including T-SPOT.TB and QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube, outperformed TST in predicting incident TB….
Prof Deborah McNamara has been elected as the new president of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). She has vast experience in healthcare and aims to support younger surgeons facing challenges. Prof Michael Kerin was also appointed as vice-president. Prof McNamara’s contributions include leading the development of a colorectal cancer biobank and founding…
Health insurance providers are overwhelmed by the multitude of digital health solutions available, leading to confusion among members and inefficiencies in care. While point solutions are essential, too many options can cause fatigue and lack of integration. To combat this, a population-wide approach is recommended, focusing on solutions that can be applied to a broader…
COVID-19 survivors experience a more significant decline in kidney function compared to those recovering from pneumonia caused by other infections, particularly among those requiring hospitalization. The study, led by Viyaasan Mahalingasivam, found that after COVID-19, the decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) increased, especially for hospitalized patients. The risk of a 25% reduction in…
Labour’s new health and social care secretary Wes Streeting is optimistic about resolving the junior doctors’ pay dispute after meeting with them face-to-face for the first time. He wants to improve relations between the government and junior doctors to end the nearly two-year-old dispute. Streeting had an initial phone call with junior doctor leaders on…
, 2025-04-14 14:10:00 A renewed effort to modernize and stabilize Medicare reimbursement for radiation therapy services is underway. In mid-March, members of Congress reintroduced bipartisan federal legislation that would shift Medicare reimbursement for radiation oncology services from quantity-based payments to episode-based payments and help stabilize the declining rates of reimbursement in the field. The Radiation…
A study comparing supply chain issues for drugs in the U.S. and Canada found that meaningful shortages were 40% less likely to occur in Canada. The difference was attributed to the Canadian government’s approach to the problem. Reports of shortages for 96 medicines were received by regulators in both countries, with the U.S. experiencing a…
The author reflects on the power of volunteering and the impact it has on individuals and communities. They share their experiences of witnessing volunteering in the US and in Ireland, highlighting the diversity of volunteer work and the positive effects it has on society. They also speak about their own involvement as a volunteer for…
, 2025-04-17 04:30:00 TOPLINE: Allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and allergic conjunctivitis are associated with a significantly increased risk for migraine, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODOLOGY: Researchers searched databases to identify observational studies that examined the association between allergic diseases and migraine. They focused on 10 cohort and…
Blood in insects, called hemolymph, can clot quickly outside the body, but how this happens has remained a mystery. Researchers have discovered that caterpillars of the Carolina sphinx moth, tobacco hornworms, can seal wounds in a minute by transforming their hemolymph from a water-like substance to a viscoelastic fluid. This change allows the hemolymph to…
Veronica Ayala’s childhood spent in a grim institution for children with disabilities highlights the harmful practice of segregating people with disabilities in hospitals. The landmark Olmstead decision in 1999 aimed to shift towards community-based care for people with disabilities, recognizing their rights and autonomy. However, implementation has been uneven, with ongoing battles for compliance in…
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In September 2024, during the WONCA Europe annual conference in Dublin, Irish doctors showed solidarity with their colleagues in Gaza by protesting for a ceasefire. The situation in Gaza is described as the most dangerous in the world for children and healthcare workers, with healthcare facilities being destroyed and healthcare workers killed or detained. The…
The shortage of oral cholera vaccines is causing the worst outbreaks in 20 years and highlighting vaccine inequity and manufacturing issues. WHO has raised cholera to its highest health emergency level and warned that one billion people are at risk of dying from a preventable disease. There is limited progress in improving access to safe…
, 2025-05-15 03:55:00 A new study uncovers how working at 35,000 feet may disrupt DNA repair and immune function in flight attendants, offering fresh insights into the health risks faced by cabin crews and the urgent need for stronger protections. Study: Suppressed DNA repair capacity in flight attendants after air travel. Image Credit: Feruzbek / Shutterstock.com…
The Northern Light Polaris Tub is a versatile and durable water tub that combines hot and cold features in one convenient package. It is designed for all-weather use with a strong frame and cabinet, along with efficient cooling and insulation systems. The tub is easy to use with accessible controls and maintenance features, as well…
, 2025-04-25 07:22:00 Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) continue to skyrocket in popularity as both approved and off-label treatments for weight loss. However, their widespread use raises significant concerns about their potential impact on people with eating disorders (EDs), which are prevalent worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, 14 million people globally…
A recent study in Nutrients explores how various exercise parameters impact post-meal glucose responses in healthy and diabetic individuals. Exercise timing influences blood glucose levels, with pre-meal exercise promoting fat oxidation and stabilizing glucose levels. Post-meal exercise has greater benefits in controlling glucose levels for both non-diabetic and diabetic individuals. Both aerobic and resistance exercises,…
Certain classes of weight loss and diabetes medications like GLP-1 and SGLT2 inhibitors have been found to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death in stroke survivors. A study evaluated 7,044 adults admitted for acute ischemic stroke and found that those taking these medications had a 74% lower risk of death and an…
, 2025-07-04 18:14:00 Hearing loss doesn’t just affect how people hear the world – it can also change how they connect with it. A new study from the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of Keck Medicine of USC, published today in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, is the…
The World Health Organization has verified Jordan as the first country in the world to have eliminated leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease. While leprosy still occurs in over 120 countries, with more than 200,000 new cases reported annually, the majority of new cases are reported in Southeast Asia. Saima Wazed, WHO’s regional director for…
A survey of 35 pediatric dermatologists found that while all respondents receive inpatient central line dressing (CLD)-related consults, 66% lack standardized protocols for managing adverse skin reactions. Most reactions were in children aged 1-12 years, with management strategies including switching to alternative products and applying topical corticosteroids. The study highlights the need for a standardized…
A new study found that toilet flushing creates aerosols that can carry viruses to other surfaces, leading to potential cross-contamination. The study examined the impact of closing the toilet lid before flushing on the odds of viral contamination. Tests found that closing the lid did not reduce the risk of contaminating bathroom surfaces. Using hydrochloric…
Nonprofit organization Zero Overdose has partnered with Pear Suite to provide training for community health workers and other service providers on overdose safety planning and prevention. The partnership aims to enhance CHWs’ skills in motivational interviewing, de-escalation, and identifying individuals at risk for suicide and overdose. Pear Suite’s Care Navigation Platform collects health data to…
Paul Graf, founder of Healthy Young Minds, started a pediatric mental health clinic in Colorado after struggling to find care for his son with autism. When the pandemic hit, he realized the effectiveness of virtual therapy and founded an online mental health company. Healthy Young Minds provides teletherapy for children with various needs, including autism,…
During a meeting in September 2024, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the use of Penbraya, a pentavalent meningococcal vaccine by Pfizer, to protect individuals from invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis. The vaccine contains components from Trumenba and Nimenrix to protect against the five most common meningococcal serogroups. A Phase 3 trial showed…
A study found that patients with multiple myeloma had dramatically worse outcomes in real-world settings than in clinical trials. Patients in the real-world experienced worse progression-free and overall survival on six of seven standard treatments compared with those in clinical trials. The analysis included nearly 4000 patients with multiple myeloma and compared real-world outcomes with…
Dr. Balakrishnan explains the difference between heartburn and cardiovascular issues, highlighting the risks that increase with age. Heartburn is associated with gastrointestinal issues and can be triggered by large meals or lying down after eating. Preventative measures include identifying trigger foods, eating smaller meals, and staying upright after eating. Treatment options include antacids and prescription…
Gareth Iacobucci , 2025-05-21 10:31:00 The BMA has warned the government that as many as a thousand GP registrars could be left without a job when they qualify later this summer unless urgent mitigation is taken. In a letter to the health and social care secretary, Wes Streeting, the chairs of the BMA’s General Practitioners…