Private Medicare plans get billions for veterans who get VA care
Private Medicare insurers are targeting veterans with Medicare Advantage plans that offer additional benefits like dental and vision. These plans are gaining popularity among veterans, with almost 42% enrolled in…
Stroke: New NHS campaign urges people to call 999 as soon as symptoms show
NHS England has launched a new campaign urging people to dial 999 immediately when stroke symptoms occur, as data reveals a nearly 90-minute average delay in calling for help. With…
Exploring the cancer-fighting promise and limitations of hydroxychloroquine
Scientists are exploring the potential of repurposing the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to fight cancer, despite disappointing clinical trial results. Research from the Medical University of South Carolina's Hollings Cancer Center…
Scientists identify 16 types of nerve cells in human sense of touch
A study on the human sense of touch identified 16 different types of nerve cells, with comparisons to mice and macaques showing both similarities and differences. The research, published in…
Air Pollution in England, 3 Countries Tied to Lung Cancer
The study by Chen et al. investigated the long-term effects of ambient air pollution on the risk of lung cancer using data from four administrative cohorts. The study found a…
Study Links A Common Sleep Disorder To Dementia; Higher Risk In Women
Research has revealed a sex-specific link between obstructive sleep apnea and the risk of developing dementia, particularly in older women. The study included 18,815 U.S. adults aged 50 and older…
Is There Still a Place for Point Solutions? One Investor Weighs In
The healthcare industry is experiencing point solution fatigue, leading to questions about the continued relevance of these solutions. Doba Parushev of Healthworx believes that while point solutions may work for…
Regulator encourages reporting of suspected medicines side-effects
The global Medicines Safety Week campaign is encouraging people to report suspected side effects of medicines. The campaign involves medicines regulators from 107 organizations across 94 countries and emphasizes the…
AGA urges continued access to conventional FMT for C. difficile patients
OpenBiome has suspended its distribution of investigational fecal microbiota transplantation due to FDA guidance. This may impact patients with recurrent C. difficile infections. The FDA's new policy no longer extends…
Donald Trump’s health care policy plans, from Medicaid to abortion
A potential second Trump presidency could lead to significant changes in healthcare access and costs, with uncertainty about his specific plans. Democrats have criticized a conservative think tank's Project 2025…