Do wearable sleep trackers work? Top Picks
Fitbit uses machine learning algorithms to track personalized sleep information and new models show improved accuracy. However, studies show limitations compared to baseline sleep studies, with most focusing on young,…
OrthoIndy, Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center announce plans to align practices
OrthoIndy and Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center have announced plans to align practices for orthopedic care in Indiana. The integration is expected to be completed in the first half of…
STAT readers on long Covid, biomedical innovation, and mental health
First Opinion is STAT’s platform for articles about the life sciences written by experts. The platform encourages discussions through Letters to the Editor. One article discusses the lack of treatment…
David Paul Brandes Goldberg: social psychiatrist who highlighted the role of GPs in mental health treatment
David Goldberg, a young psychiatrist, had two revelations that shaped his career. The first was the realization that the diagnostic system he had been taught was created by distinguished specialists,…
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Time to ‘fall back’ an hour
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, giving people an extra hour of sleep but resulting in darker afternoons for the next few months. The time change can disrupt the body's…
Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives
Quitting smoking within six months of a cancer diagnosis can increase a patient's life expectancy by an average of two years. Cancer centers have an obligation to provide evidence-based smoking…
Gardasil 9 at 10 Years: A Brief History
Vaccination against human papilloma virus (HPV) has proven effective in preventing diseases caused by high-risk HPV types. Gardasil 4, approved in 2006, played a key role in lowering cervical cancer…
Best Electric Toothbrushes for Superior Cleaning and Personalized Dental Care
Investing in a high-quality electric toothbrush can significantly enhance oral hygiene routines. These toothbrushes offer superior cleaning compared to manual options, with features like different brushing modes, pressure sensors, and…
GoodRx Expands Women’s Health Options with New Birth Control and Menopause Offerings
GoodRx, a prescription savings platform, launched its new e-commerce solution with over-the-counter birth control pill Opill as its partner, offering delivery services. Opill, the first OTC birth control pill in…
UCD Centre for One Health designated as WHO Collaborating Centre
The UCD Centre for One Health has become the first WHO Collaborating Centre on One Health in Europe. This designation will allow the centre to promote and implement the WHO's…