Can We Repurpose Obesity Drugs to Reverse Liver Disease?
Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common liver disease globally, linked to obesity and diabetes. Studies are exploring the use of GLP-1 RAs to treat MASLD by…
GLP-1 Drugs For Obesity Treatment Reduce Bariatric Surgeries By 25%: Study
A study found that the use of GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment has led to a 25% decrease in weight loss surgeries. The research analyzed data from over 17 million…
NCQA’s Updated 2025 Standards Have Published: What it Means for Quality and Compliance in Healthcare
The NCQA announced updated credentialing standards for 2025, pushing healthcare organizations to meet stricter requirements. The changes reflect a focus on innovation and patient safety, with adjustments to verification turnaround…
General Practitioner, General Medical Services Scheme
Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is seeking a General Practitioner for the General Medical Services Scheme in Mayfield, Co. Cork. The GMS Panel has approximately 548 patients, and the scheme provides…
Blood volume monitoring tied to shorter hospital stays, fewer readmissions for some adults
Blood volume monitoring-guided hemodialysis was found to decrease hospital stay by 2 days and lead to significantly fewer readmissions for patients with end-stage kidney disease and heart failure. A multicenter…
Reducing maternal mortality rates means investing in mental health
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with Black women being four times more likely to die than white women. Louisiana ranks low in maternal mortality…
For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat, not what, can help control blood sugar
Type 2 diabetes affects 1.2 million Australians and is managed through diet, exercise, and medication to control blood glucose levels. A new study suggests that time-restricted eating, focusing on when…
Yourgene Health advances cystic fibrosis testing with IVDR compliance
Yourgene Health, part of the Novacyt group, has received accreditation for their Yourgene Cystic Fibrosis Base assay under the new EU IVDR requirements. The test is a Class C in…
Empagliflozin Effects Subside With Discontinuation
A study presented at the American Society of Nephrology found that the benefits of the drug empagliflozin in treating chronic kidney disease (CKD) begin to diminish within about a year…
Symptoms, Treatment, and Legal Rights
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are severe and can have life-altering consequences, ranging from mild concussions to severe impairments. Common causes include car accidents, falls, sports injuries, and workplace incidents. Symptoms…