Older, Asian patients less likely to receive b/ts DMARDs for rheumatoid arthritis
A study conducted in England and Wales found that demographic factors significantly influenced the initiation of biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patients under…
Donald Trump’s health care plans and policies as president
Republican Donald Trump won the presidency, promising to shake up public health institutions and cut costs. He mentioned campaign lieutenant Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his victory speech to work…
Opioids and sedatives among million pills seized in London drugs haul
Three individuals from London were sentenced for drug charges after an investigation revealed their scheme to import unregulated drugs from India for distribution in the UK and overseas. The City…
Study finds 46 extra minutes of sleep boosts gratitude and resilience
A study from Baylor University shows that even minor increases in sleep duration, just 46 extra minutes per night, can significantly improve overall well-being. Published in the Journal of Positive…
Ancient herb shows promise in fighting dementia
Research led by Professor Takami Tomiyama of Osaka Metropolitan University has shown that administering dried seeds of the jujube plant can restore cognitive and motor function in model mice with…
Reassessing Definitions of Patient Populations
Patient travel patterns for accessing specialty care often differ from traditional geographic boundaries like hospital service areas (HSA) or zip codes. A study analyzed data from the Medical Expenditure Panel…
Study Suggests A Medication-Free Treatment For Depression, Finds Symptom Relief In 40% Cases
Depression treatment often combines medication and therapy, but concerns about side effects and limited effectiveness of drugs deter many from seeking help. Researchers have identified a drug-free therapy, bright light…
WTW: There’s A Disconnect Between Employers and Employees on Wellbeing Programs
Employers prioritize mental and physical wellbeing programs, but employees are more concerned about financial wellbeing support, according to a recent survey by WTW. While 73% of employers focus on mental…
Sin monjas en sus pasillos, muchos hospitales católicos parecen más mega corporaciones
En los más de 600 hospitales católicos en Estados Unidos, no hay monjas ocupando cargos ejecutivos. Aunque las monjas fundaron y dirigieron estos hospitales con la misión de atender a…
Biogen, Neomorph partner to advance molecular glue degraders for neurologic conditions
Biogen Inc. and Neomorph Inc. have entered into a partnership to develop molecular glue degraders for Alzheimer's disease and other neurologic conditions. Biogen aims to use Neomorph's discovery platform to…