New Doula Benefit ‘Life-Changing’ for California Mom
Mia Bloomer, a low-income California resident, utilized Medi-Cal to hire doula Priya Kalyan-Masih during her pregnancy, a service she had access to since January. Bloomer's partner was imprisoned during her…
Rademikibart improves lung function in moderate to severe asthma
The drug rademikibart showed improvements in lung function and asthma control for adults with moderate to severe persistent asthma in a phase 2b trial. Patients experienced greater lung function improvements…
The Census category ‘some other race’ is hurting public health
The 2020 Census shows that "Some other race" is the second most common race in America, after white, making up a significant portion of the population. Broad categorization, such as…
UK’s specialty and specialist doctors will vote on pay offer worth 6-9%
The BMA has reached an agreement with the UK government on a pay offer for specialty and specialist doctors, with proposed pay uplifts of 6.10-9.22% for 2021 contracts based on…
Air conditioning has reduced mortality due to high temperatures in Spain by one-third, finds study
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health has found that air conditioning and heating systems have contributed largely to reducing mortality due to extreme temperatures in Spain.…
Hospital coffee machines not responsible for spreading superbugs, study finds
A study found that hospital coffee machines do not spread disease and a general ban on them is not necessary. Researchers in Germany assessed the microbial population in healthcare-associated coffee…
Health Risks of Ketamine: What to Know
The autopsy report for Matthew Perry has raised concerns over the risks of ketamine use, a drug used for depression treatment. Experts warn of potential acute effects, like nausea and…
Hearing Aids and Dementia Risk Study Retracted
A study published in The Lancet Public Health last spring suggesting that hearing aids may reduce dementia risk has been retracted due to a coding error identified by the authors.…
Early Life Diseases Linked To Lifetime Childlessness: Study
Researchers found a link between early-life diseases and lifetime childlessness. A study of 2.5 million people in Finland and Sweden showed that 74 diseases were significantly associated with being childless.…
UCMS Professor Dr Satendra Singh conferred National Annual Award for Medical Humanities 2023
Dr. Satendra Singh, a professor at UCMS, has been awarded the National Annual Award for Medical Humanities in 2023. This award recognizes his significant contributions to the field of medical…
Point Bio Prostate Cancer Therapy Meets Phase 3 Goal, But Results Still Disappoint
Eli Lilly plans to acquire Point Biopharma, a company specializing in cancer therapy, for $1.4 billion. Point's drug, PNT2002, met the main goal of its clinical trial for prostate cancer,…
GP Required – Carrick Medical Centre
Carrick Medical Centre in Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim is looking for a GP to work 6 sessions per week for a year, with potential for a long-term arrangement. The…
Can Intraoperative Drains Reduce Overall Wound Complications in Spinal Procedures?
A meta-analysis of 5 randomized controlled trials found that the placement of intraoperative drains during spinal procedures does not significantly affect the risk of postoperative wound complications such as hematomas…
Predictions for digital health funding in 2024
Digital health executives predict that funding in 2024 will increase for companies with proven helpful platforms for healthcare providers and patients, while those not showing value will be forced to…
Social Security Chief Apologizes to Congress for Misleading Testimony on Overpayments
The Social Security Administration head sent an apology letter to members of Congress, following underestimating the extent of overpayments to beneficiaries. This was days after news organizations reported the agency…
PrEP use, HIV testing increased among transgender people from 2014 to 2021
The prevalence of transgender-related diagnosis codes in the United States increased nearly ninefold from 2014 to 2021, with significant increases in HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis prescriptions in this population,…
STAT Viritual Event: Cancer’s Breakthrough Engine
A livestream event at 1 p.m. ET will discuss the development and impact of precision cancer medicines over the past two decades, with a focus on new approaches. Featured speakers…
New Zealand’s decision to scrap anti-smoking legislation will do immeasurable harm
Amohia Boulton, research centre director at Whakauae Research for Māori Health and Development in New Zealand, discusses the negative impact of repealing smoke-free legislation on Māori health outcomes. Smoking is…
Pancreatic enzymatic replacement therapy improves maladaptive behavior in preschool children with autism, finds study
A study published in JAMA Network Open demonstrated improvement in maladaptive behaviors, such as irritability, in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through the use of high-protease pancreatic replacement…
EQT Private Equity to acquire Zeus, a global leader in advanced polymer components used in life-saving medical procedures
EQT X fund has entered into an agreement to acquire Zeus Company Inc from the Tourville family. Zeus is known for designing and developing fluoropolymer tubing for medical devices and…
What I Wish I’d Known Before Chemo
The author reflects on their experience with chemotherapy, highlighting the things they wish they had known before starting treatment. They discuss the changing nature of cancer cases, the unpredictability of…
Growing Mpox Outbreak Prompts CDC Health Advisory
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing an outbreak of Mpox, also known as monkeypox, prompting the CDC to issue a health advisory. The virus causes a rash and…
Americans Eat An Extra Meal Daily Through Snacking; Snacks Constitute Nearly Quarter Of Daily Caloric Intake
A study conducted by Ohio State University reveals concerning eating habits of U.S. adults, with the average adult consuming a meal's worth of snacks per day. These snacks contribute almost…
Case of Treatment of woman with severe vasospastic angina with diltiazem- A report
A case study reports on the treatment of a woman with severe vasospastic angina using diltiazem. The patient had experienced severe chest pain and was found to have coronary artery…
Nursing’s Mental Health Pandemic, and How We Can Stop It
The nursing and healthcare workforce is currently experiencing a mental health pandemic, with high rates of burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide. This is linked to turnover, worsening the nursing…
NCHDs expect to ballot on industrial action over recruitment freeze
Junior doctors in Ireland are planning to ballot for industrial action in response to an HSE recruitment freeze. Last year, 97% of doctors voted in favor of industrial action to…
Moderate Physical Activity Prevents Adiposity Increases Among Children
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is associated with lower levels of adiposity in children, regardless of their weight…
Where AI will impact healthcare in 2024
In 2024, experts predict that AI will continue to have a significant impact on healthcare. Neil Patel of Redesign Health sees organizations developing AI strategies independent of a single platform.…
In New Year, All Immigrants in California May Qualify for Medicaid Regardless of Legal Status
Milagro, a Peruvian immigrant in California, has had limited access to health care due to her immigration status. Newly expanded Medi-Cal coverage will soon provide her and other immigrants with…
ZimVie receives FDA clearance for spinal fixation system with navigation from Brainlab
ZimVie Inc. has announced FDA clearance of its spinal fixation system and instruments for use with the spine and trauma navigation system from Brainlab. The combination of the Vital spinal…
Grail spinoff by Illumina should end disastrous merger attempt
Illumina, the leading maker of DNA sequencing machines, has announced that it will divest Grail, the developer of a multi-cancer screening test, due to objections from regulators in the U.S.…
Nature prescribing
Some text was accidentally removed from the end of the third paragraph during the final stages of processing an article by Ruth Garside and colleagues (BMJ 2023;383:p2745; doi:10.1136/bmj.p2745). The online version…
More patience, less time on phones
In a study from the University of Michigan Health, parents share different ways they support their kids in their goals. Among many parents' top resolutions for the New Year are…
New study shows XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces hospitalizations and ICU admissions in older adults
A recent study in the Netherlands evaluated the effectiveness of the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine in reducing hospitalizations and ICU admissions among previously vaccinated adults aged 60 and over from October…
Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Coughs are responsible for sending over 30 million people to doctor's offices every year and are the most common medical symptom in the United States. Despite this, medication does not…
Pregnancy Safe After BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer
New research presented at the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium suggests that young women with BRCA-mutated breast cancer can become pregnant and carry a healthy baby to term without…
Millions Infected Worldwide As Rising Temperatures Cause Virus To Flare
"2023 has seen the most dengue cases in recorded history, primarily in the Western Hemisphere with around five million infections and 5,500 deaths, the highest since 1980. The surge in…
Healthful Vegetarian diet may improve insomnia, finds study
A study suggests that a healthful vegetarian diet may help improve insomnia. The study found that participants who followed a vegetarian diet experienced better sleep quality compared to those who…
MedCity FemFwd: Why Employed Women Have Higher Out-of-Pocket Costs Than Employed Men
In this episode of MedCity FemFwd, Marielle Farina discusses the gender disparity in out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. She co-authored a report that found employed women have $15.4 billion more in healthcare…
Stroke patients admitted to hospital faster in 2022
The Irish National Audit of Stroke (INAS) National Report 2022 found that almost one-in-four stroke patients were inadequately prescribed blood thinners, had paused their medication, or regularly forgot to take…
Anifrolumab May Help Prevent Organ Damage in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
An observational study in Japan found that anifrolumab, a new treatment targeting the interferon pathway, effectively improved disease activity and reduced glucocorticoid (GC) doses among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus…
New AI tool for detecting facial palsy and more briefs
Computer scientists from Australia and Iraq have developed an AI-based diagnostic tool to detect facial palsy with 98% accuracy. The system uses a microcomputer, digital camera, and deep learning algorithm,…
When Hospitals Sue Patients (Part 1)
Some hospitals sue patients in bulk for unpaid medical bills, even if the defendants are already facing financial hardship or bankruptcy. These lawsuits often don't bring hospitals much money, yet…
Knowledge of SEO important for online success
In a Healio Video Perspective, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and David Evans, PhD, MBA, discuss the importance of SEO for practices and the trust that consumers have in organic listings.…
CVS-Oak Street and the other major health care deals of 2023
Every year, the health care industry is becoming more like a balloon with companies integrating various aspects of health care services. In 2023, the biggest pharmacy chain bought a primary…
NHS is failing patients through lack of coordinated and holistic care, Lords warn
The House of Lords report found that the lack of coordination between primary care and community services in the NHS was causing patients to be inconvenienced, endangered, and denied opportunities…
Winter brings more than just ugly sweaters—here’s how the season can affect your mind and behavior
Many aspects from winter can have significant effects on our minds, bodies, and behavior and scientists find different explanations for these changes. In the winter months, sunlight decreases which affects…
Urgent need for action as vaping spreads through social media
A University of Queensland research project is investigating the online influences that lead young people to start vaping and aims to create social media content to help them quit the…
Good News, With Some Complications
The article discusses the recent development of over-the-counter hearing aids. The new regulations allow adults with mild to moderate hearing loss to purchase hearing aids without a prescription. This is…
What Causes Obesity? More Science Points to the Brain
Michael Smith struggled with obesity and food cravings for much of his life. Doctors are now beginning to consider obesity as a brain disorder, with brain-based treatments being developed to…