Summarize this content to 100 words The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the Covid-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities for older and disabled Americans. Vice President Kamala Harris announced the final rules on Monday before a trip to La Crosse, Wis., where…
Summarize this content to 100 words Credit: CC0 Public Domain National clinical guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 vary significantly around the world, with under-resourced countries the most likely to diverge from gold standard (World Health Organization; WHO) treatment recommendations, finds a comparative analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health. And nearly…
Summarize this content to 100 words A review article published in the journal Current Research in Food Science describes the anti-obesity modes of action of bioactive compounds present in coffee, tea, and cocoa. Study: Coffee, tea, and cocoa in obesity prevention: mechanisms of action and future prospects. Image Credit: SAG stock / Shutterstock Background Obesity has become…
Summarize this content to 100 words When you have chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), your hives may come and go. Or you might have flare-ups almost every day for months or even years. The intense itching can interfere with work, school, or sleep.There’s no way to know how long you’ll have it, although there is about…
Summarize this content to 100 words The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a clinical practice update on the role of diet and nutritional therapies in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).The new guidance, authored by Jana G. Al Hashash, MD, MSc, AGAF, of Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, and colleagues, includes 12 best practices that…
Summarize this content to 100 words Cannabis effectively manages symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia: Mayo Clinic study We use cookies for analytics, advertising and to improve our site. You agree to our use of cookies by continuing to use our site. To know more, see our Cookie Policy and Cookie Settings.Ok Source link
Summarize this content to 100 words Academic labs are starting points for many biopharmaceutical industry innovations, and Japan’s universities are no exception. But academic scientists often struggle to find the financing and support to turn their discoveries into new companies, leaving the research to languish in what is sometimes referred to as “the valley of…
Summarize this content to 100 words Higher daily step counts can help reduce the genetic risk for obesity, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open. Previous study findings have indicated that genetic factors contribute to obesity risk. However, emerging evidence shows that increasing physical activity mitigates the higher genetic risk for obesity. To…
Summarize this content to 100 words The Biden administration finalized nursing home staffing rules Monday that will require thousands of them to hire more nurses and aides — while giving them years to do so. The new rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are the most substantial changes to federal oversight of…
Summarize this content to 100 words April 22, 2024 3 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 were unable to…
Summarize this content to 100 words Discontent among Mass General Brigham doctors had been at a slow burn for years. But when an unexpected announcement from the chief executive titled “A message about our future” popped into inboxes one morning last month, that frustration seemed to fully ignite. Mass General Brigham, a dominant force in…
Summarize this content to 100 words Steven G Morgan, professorSchool of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada steve.morgan{at}ubc.caCanadians support it, public health demands it, now policy makers must deliver itCanada’s universal healthcare system, often referred to as Medicare, provides universal, public insurance for medically necessary physicians’ services and hospital care, including…
Summarize this content to 100 words Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Health concerns are still the primary motive for more than half of those who say they want to stop smoking in England, but cost is now a key factor for more than 1 in 4, finds an analysis of national survey responses, published in the…
Summarize this content to 100 words In an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blood as a result. Doctors must therefore act quickly and unblock the artery with the help of catheters. During the so-called mechanical thrombectomy, a lot…
Summarize this content to 100 words If you have chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), also called chronic hives, the clothes you wear may affect the condition.Wearing the right clothes can make your skin feel better and keep hives at bay. But certain materials, chemicals, and clothing features can aggravate your skin, make itching worse, and cause…
Summarize this content to 100 words The lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) increased from 2000 to 2022 from one in four to one in three, a Danish population-based study of temporal trends found.Heart failure was the most frequent complication linked to this arrhythmia, with a lifetime risk of two in five, twice that of…
Summarize this content to 100 words Study Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Led to Some, But Not Many, Developmental Milestone Delays in Infants and Young Children We use cookies for analytics, advertising and to improve our site. You agree to our use of cookies by continuing to use our site. To know more, see our Cookie Policy…
Summarize this content to 100 words In the last few years, rates of hospital readmissions have become a key indicator of care quality, and for good reason. When significant numbers of patients in post-acute care settings experience a decline in health – especially those with chronic and complex conditions like COPD or CHF – and…
Summarize this content to 100 words Lumeris, a value-based care strategy, technology and operations company, announced it secured $100 million in an equity capital raise led by Deerfield Management. Endeavor Health joined as a new investor, and BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners, Sandbox Industries, Kleiner Perkins and JDLinx participated in the round. WHAT IT DOES The…
Summarize this content to 100 words April 22, 2024 4 min read 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 again…
Summarize this content to 100 words The ambitious idea of using CRISPR to cure genetic diseases before birth is one step closer to reality. Scientists reported on Monday that they used a form of the technology known as “base editing” to alter the DNA of laboratory monkeys in the womb, substantially reducing the levels of…
Summarize this content to 100 words Cardiologist Tharusha Gunawardena tells Helen Jones about his passion for Brazilian jiujitsu“I’m talking with a bit of a lisp because I got hit in the face this morning,” says cardiologist Tharusha Gunawardena, who has been attending Brazilian jiujitsu classes since 2023.“I’ve been doing martial arts for a long time,”…
Summarize this content to 100 words Graphical abstract. Credit: Patterns (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.patter.2024.100970 Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide with around 59 million people concerned in 2019. This irregular heartbeat is associated with increased risks of heart failure, dementia and stroke. It constitutes a significant burden to health care systems, making its…
Summarize this content to 100 words A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and Biobizkaia proposes using an available, simple, non-invasive tool to monitor this neurodegeneration. Although there are still some aspects pending confirmation for its use in the clinical setting, and its resolution needs to be improved slightly, a study by…
Summarize this content to 100 words April 22, 2024 – In Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, a fleet of four RVs regularly pop up in parking lots at churches, libraries and other locations. Sometimes known as “man vans,” these mobile screening units offer prostate cancer screenings and education as a way to reach patients who lack…
Summarize this content to 100 words SAN DIEGO — Compared with the use of topical minoxidil for hair loss, the used of low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) can be considered when topical minoxidil is more expensive or logistically challenging, has plateaued in efficacy, leaves unwanted product residue, causes skin irritation, or exacerbates the inflammatory process.Those are…
A researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina’s Hollings Cancer Center is working on improving treatment options for kidney cancer patients by boosting the immune system to detect and kill kidney tumors. With funding from a Department of Defense Early Career Scholar Award, Aguirre de Cubas is focusing on reactivating the immune system to…
Charity Scott, a trauma therapist in Los Angeles, entered menopause but has been dealing with hot flashes for a decade. Initially wary of hormone therapy due to family history of breast cancer, she tried it for 6 months but developed a venous thromboembolism. With limited options for managing hot flashes, Scott relies on environmental strategies,…
As the New Year approaches, many people are making resolutions to eat healthier, but obsessing over healthy eating can lead to mental health issues and eating disorders. Orthorexia nervosa is an obsession with eating only “pure” foods, which can negatively impact social life and mental well-being. Extreme dieting can lead to nutrient deficiencies and serious…
Before the pandemic, 71 million people were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP. After the Covid-19 PHE expiration, many lost coverage during the Medicaid redetermination process. Enrollment peaked at 94.5 million before the end of continuous enrollment. As of June 2024, 79.9 million are enrolled, with children making up 47%. Several states saw a decrease in…
The Caru programme, a free learning program in Ireland, focuses on improving palliative, end of life, and bereavement care in nursing homes. Launched in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, it aims to provide compassionate and person-centered care to residents and their families. The program, a collaboration between the Irish Hospice Foundation, AIIHPC, and the HSE,…
A study published in CHEST found that patients with cystic fibrosis receiving elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor therapy experienced improved cognitive processing, depression, and health-related quality of life over 6 months. Despite experiencing neuropsychological side effects such as insomnia, headache, brain fog, memory and concentration problems, patients still benefited from the treatment. The study involved 92 Italian adults and…
The leadership and agenda of the Food and Drug Administration are expected to change in 2025, with potential implications for regulations on raw milk, vaccines, and processed foods and additives. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to assume a key health role, but his proposals require Senate confirmation. Additionally, FDA commissioner nominee Marty Makary also…
Chloe A G Uffendell, an anaesthetist in Leeds, UK, stresses the importance of providing clearer and more accessible information about medications to patients. She highlights the challenges in communicating the risks and benefits of perioperative drugs, especially when unforeseen medications may be needed during surgery. An example she mentions is sugammadex, a neuromuscular blocking agent…
Larimer County in Colorado has experienced a consistent decrease in suicide rates over the past five years, a significant achievement in a state with high suicide rates. This progress was a result of a decade-long effort involving local officials, nonprofits, private businesses, and law enforcement working together on suicide prevention initiatives. Financial support from state…
A study by Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that people aged 60 or older with weakened immunity, such as organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressive medications, have a reduced response to vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) compared to those with normal immune function. The research, published in JAMA, aimed to understand vaccine responses in immunocompromised individuals,…
Novartis announced positive results from a trial of its gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare muscle disorder. The therapy, branded as Zolgensma, improved motor function in children aged 2 to less than 18 with SMA. It aims to address the lack of protein necessary for neuromuscular development in patients. The therapy showed…
Bristol Myers Squibb has received FDA approval for an injectable version of its cancer immunotherapy Opdivo, called Opdivo Qvantig. This new dosing option provides patients with a more convenient administration method for the drug, which works by blocking a checkpoint protein on immune cells to help them recognize and fight cancer cells. Opdivo has been…
Under doctor’s orders to lower your blood pressure? Consider following the DASH diet, which is a healthy eating plan proven effective in reducing blood pressure and promoting overall health. The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy, while limiting saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Research has shown that the DASH…
The KFF Health News “Bill of the Month” series in 2024 focused on analyzing medical bills, totaling $800,000, owed by 12 patients and their families. Patients shared stories of challenging their bills, such as a woman who fought erroneous charges for two surgeries instead of one. Medical billing experts praised the patients for standing their…
The top glaucoma articles on Healio in 2024 include a focus on a holistic approach to managing the disease and the safety and efficacy of a sustained-release bimatoprost drug delivery platform. These articles highlight the importance of looking at all available data and imaging to detect progression, the promising results of the bimatoprost implant in…
In 2024, new medical advances in the field of medicine have been unveiled, changing the way healthcare is practiced and improving the quality of life for many. Drugmakers are creating oral versions of GLP-1 analogues to treat obesity and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. New HIV medications like lenacapavir have been found…
The article discusses the importance of considering patient characteristics when making treatment decisions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Triple therapy, which includes an inhaled corticosteroid, long acting β2-agonist (LABA), and long acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), has been found to be more effective in reducing exacerbations in COPD patients with a history of exacerbations and…
Faricimab has been approved in Europe for treating macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion. The manufacturer did not provide suitable data to show an added benefit of faricimab over other therapies in a recent assessment. Studies comparing faricimab and aflibercept did not adhere to treatment guidelines, making them unsuitable for the assessment. Treatment regimens…
Estrogen hormone in females increases binge drinking behavior, leading to excessive alcohol consumption in a short period. Studies show that estrogen levels correlate with heightened alcohol consumption in females. This behavior is driven by the hormone binding to cell-surface receptors in the brain, resulting in rapid neural activity that triggers binge drinking. Understanding this mechanism…
Stem cell transplantation has shown promise in treating refractory systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis-related lung disease (sJIA-LD) that does not respond to other treatments. A retrospective cohort study of 13 children who underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) found that all nine surviving patients achieved a complete response, with improved lung health and no need…
Dilan Patel, a 25-year-old fitness trainer in the UK, was diagnosed with stage 4B Hodgkin lymphoma after experiencing night sweats, itchy skin, fatigue, and lumps on his neck. He had ignored the symptoms for nearly two years before seeking medical attention. Hodgkin lymphoma is a rare type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system,…
In 2024, Healio Rheumatology has closely followed the business trends impacting the specialty, from the rise of biosimilars to the growth of in-house specialty pharmacies. The American College of Rheumatology is working to support private practices in navigating challenging economic environments, and there is a shortage of pediatric rheumatologists that is causing families to travel…
The U.S. response to the opioid crisis is expected to shift under the new presidential administration in 2025. Drug deaths increased during the Covid-19 pandemic and early years of the Biden administration, reaching a peak in 2023. The new administration, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., shows a rightward swing in attitudes towards drug use,…
A review published in Frontiers in Immunology found a bidirectional association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The analysis included 19 studies with 1,549,181 participants, showing a significant association between RA and increased COPD risk. Likewise, individuals with COPD had an increased risk for RA, particularly among women and in cohort…