A recent study published in Nature Mental Health investigates whether nicotine-related beliefs influence brain processes in a dose-dependent manner. Researchers examine the influence of perceived nicotine dose on the human brain, using nicotine as a test case. The study finds that beliefs about nicotine strength can elicit dose-dependent responses in specific areas of the brain,…
Advocating for yourself when diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer is crucial. Janet Shomaker’s experience with the diagnosis and treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer highlights the importance of being “responsibly selfish” and taking control of your treatment plan, while allowing friends and family to support you. Cancer experts emphasize the need to learn from trusted sources,…
New data from Mayo Clinic shows a low rate of pulmonary aspiration during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists. Researchers analyzed 4134 procedures and found only two definite cases of pulmonary aspiration, resulting in a cumulative incidence of 4.8 per 10,000 procedures. Both cases occurred under monitored anesthesia care and the patients…
A study published in the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health found that people on a predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet have a 39% lower risk of getting COVID-19 infection compared to omnivores. The severity of the infection was also less in those on a vegetarian diet. The study included 702 adult volunteers and showed…
1800 hospitals in Uttar Pradesh have received notices for violating fire safety norms. These notices come as part of efforts to ensure that all healthcare facilities in the state follow proper fire safety measures. The state government is taking this issue seriously and has initiated actions to address the violations. This is important for the…
GSK has committed $270 million to gain access to early-stage assets in the cancer therapy class of antibody drug conjugates. After divesting its oncology business in 2015, the company has decided to re-enter the field, focusing on therapeutic modalities like immuno-oncology, synthetic lethality, and tumor cell targeting. They are prioritizing hematological malignancies, gynecological cancers, lung…
Click on the image to register for the GP Paediatric Study Evening, focusing on children’s health in Ireland. The event is featured on the Irish Medical Times website. Source link
A small trial has shown positive results in reducing depression symptoms in cancer patients using psilocybin in combination with psychotherapy. Patients experienced a rapid decrease in depressive symptoms, and almost half achieved full remission after the treatment. Psilocybin did not produce any serious adverse side effects, and most patients had a positive perception of the…
At the JPM Healthcare Conference, Amazon announced the launch of its new Health Condition Programs, allowing customers to access digital health benefits through their employer or insurance carrier. Chronic care management company Omada Health is the launch partner, offering services for conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Omada focuses on data-driven behavior change…
Doctors and patients in the US are frustrated with the prior authorization process required by health insurance companies. Medicare Advantage insurers had to process an average of 1.5 prior authorization requests per patient in 2021. Legislation to regulate prior authorization has strong support from lawmakers, but a bill has not yet passed Congress. The Centers…
