Implementation and imagination are biggest risks to new digital health strategy – former HSE digital lead
The 'Digital for Care: A Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024-2030' was…
The Case of the Armadillo: Is It Spreading Leprosy in Florida?
Researchers in Florida are investigating a rise in leprosy cases, with a…
Frequent extubation readiness assessments lower ICU length of stay
A study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference showed that…
Ozempic cut risk of death in diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease
In a trial involving patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney…
“Start private, end private”—a principle that could help protect the NHS from subsidising private care
Public satisfaction with the NHS is at its lowest, and the use…
Five key points in proposed pandemic agreement
Countries are working to finalize a global agreement on pandemic preparedness and…
Inflation Reduction Act boosts shingles vaccine uptake by 46% for Medicare Part D recipients
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aims to reduce health care costs for…
What’s the Truth Behind Rising Food Allergies in Kids?
Food allergies in the UK are on the rise, leading to increased…
COVID-19 Exposure In Womb Or As Newborn May Elevate Children’s Social, Breathing Issues
A study from the University of Bristol found that exposure to SARS-CoV-2…
Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in the GLP-1 Drug Gold Rush
The popularity of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is on the rise,…
Osteoporosis and patient-centred medicine
Osteoporosis is no longer just a disease that affects older individuals, as…
Uber Health announces caregiver-focused offering with health benefits insights
Uber Health is introducing Uber Caregiver, a service allowing users to add…
Anti-Abortion Hard-Liners Speak Up – KFF Health News
In a recent episode of KFF Health News' "What the Health?" podcast,…
HPV vaccination linked to lower risk for related cancers among men
A study presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting found that men vaccinated…
Guardant Health colon cancer test endorsed by FDA advisory panel
An independent panel of FDA advisers recommended approving Guardant Health's blood-based colon…
Gender medicine in the US: how the Cass review failed to land
UK's landmark investigation into gender identity services for children and adolescents has…
UK review on gender medicine ‘largely ignored’ in the US, finds journalist
The UK's Cass Review on transgender care for young people led to…
Mouse study finds PFAS exposure in fathers disrupts offspring’s gene expression
A study published in Environment International explored the impact of PFAS compounds…
Personalized rTMS Promising for Early Alzheimer’s
Personalized repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) targeting the hippocampal network showed promise…
Conquer Leg Cramps with These Proven Relief Solutions
Leg cramps can be a major hindrance after a long day of…
Is the Healthcare Industry Embracing Risk in Its Contracts?
Value-based care models are being implemented in the healthcare industry to improve…
Chickenpox vaccine will make life safer for those affected by disease complications
The introduction of a chickenpox vaccine in Ireland's national immunization program is…
Real-world data platform Atropos Health raises $33M
California-based Atropos Health has secured $33 million in Series B funding led…
Anti-Abortion Hard-Liners Speak Up – KFF Health News
Abortion is a key issue for the upcoming elections, with the movement…
The science behind vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 supplementation is beneficial for those with deficiencies, but its effects…
Stroke rates rising, especially in working-age adults, reversing gains
The prevalence of strokes in the United States has been rising over…
SAS and locally employed doctors deserve more support and respect
This content discusses the importance of supporting specialist, associate specialist, and specialty…
Does it matter if your kids listen to you? When adolescents reject mom’s advice, it still helps them cope
A study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that adolescent children…
Mammal-specific domain of the prion protein may hold clues to neurodegenerative diseases
A study from Ruhr University Bochum identifies a mammal-specific domain in prion…
UPFs an Independent Risk Factor for Poor Brain Health
New research suggests that consuming highly processed foods may be harmful to…
Vulnerability To Stress In Adolescence Raises Men’s Risk Of Psoriasis Later: Study
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden revealed…
Canadian Women’s Health Medtech Startup Wins Over Audience at MedCity INVEST
Fem Therapeutics, a Montreal-based medical device company focused on women's health, won…
Average health insurance premiums rise to €1,685
The average adult health insurance premium in Ireland has increased by almost…
Aevice targets Japan, US with latest $1M fund and more briefs
Aevice Health, a Singapore-based respiratory health IT company, has received a $1…
Los Angeles County Launches Ambitious Plan To Tackle Medical Debt. Hospitals Groan.
Los Angeles County has launched an ambitious effort to tackle medical debt,…
Serology ‘significantly different’ between membranous vs. proliferative lupus nephritis
Proteinuria levels do not predict the type of lupus nephritis, requiring separate…
For longer-lasting obesity drugs, biotechs turn to gene silencing
Several biotech companies are working on developing longer-lasting therapies for weight loss…
Media attention can impede positive predictive value of clinical diagnosis of low prevalence disease
In a recent study, Smout and colleagues found that the positive predictive…
Conversations starters to help youth manage emotions that come with sports and competition
Enzo Servedio, 15, uses techniques from a child psychologist at Nationwide Children's…
Does poor sleep hit obese teens harder?
The study published in JAMA Neurology evaluated the impact of sleep duration…
Low-Lying Placenta Ups Complications in C-Sections
Patients with low-lying placenta undergoing cesarean deliveries face higher risks of complications…
Fish Oil Supplements May Raise Heart Disease, Stroke Risk In Healthy Individuals
Fish oil supplements have been known for their cardiovascular benefits, but a…
What Frustrates 3 Women’s Health Execs
The women's health industry has seen advancements, but challenges still remain. Investors…
Galway researchers discover critical targets in the molecular signature of Parkinson’s
A recent study by University College Galway and international colleagues has identified…
Virtual speech therapy platform Expressable secures $26M
Virtual speech therapy provider Expressable raised $26 million in Series B funding…
He Fell Ill on a Cruise. Before He Boarded the Rescue Boat, They Handed Him the Bill.
Vincent Wasney and his fiancée, Sarah Eberlein, received a gift of tickets…
GLP-1 dispensing among adolescents, young adults rose from 2020 to 2023
A study showed a 600% increase in GLP-1 receptor agonist dispensing among…
Bird flu surveillance in wastewater gets boost from consortium
Researchers have developed a method to scan wastewater for signs of the…
Chelsea Flower Show’s healing gardens
The World Child Cancer's Nurturing Garden at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea…
Epidural linked to reduction in serious complications after childbirth
A study published in The BMJ found that having an epidural during…