We’re reading about FDA shortages oversight, AstraZeneca threats
A concerning drug shortage issue with Eli Lilly's weight loss treatment has led to confusion regarding FDA regulations and compounding pharmacies. The FDA initially declared an end to the shortage,…
Staff shortages have worsened safety of mental health patients by preventing therapeutic care
Due to workforce shortages in mental healthcare, staff are struggling to provide adequate therapeutic care, resulting in worsened safety and potential re-traumatization of patients. The Health Services Safety Investigations Body…
What is stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer? How does it compare to other treatments?
Prostate cancer is common in Australia, with one in six men diagnosed by age 85. Stereotactic radiation therapy is a precise and effective treatment for both early and advanced prostate…
Impact of TLR10 rs10004195 genotype on susceptibility to H. pylori infection
A meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the association between TLR10 rs10004195 gene polymorphism and susceptibility to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. After reviewing eight studies with a total of 5,144…
Limited Kidney Benefits With Finerenone in Heart Failure
The FINEARTS-HF trial found that treatment with finerenone reduced the risk of macroalbuminuria in patients with heart failure, but did not significantly impact estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)-based kidney outcomes.…
Vitamin D Deficiency In Kids Raises Risk Of Auto-Immune Disorders: Study Explains How
Ensuring children get enough vitamin D is crucial for their health, as research has shown a deficiency can increase the risk of autoimmune diseases by causing premature aging of the…
Can Color Impact Healthcare Culture?
Hospitals have a long history of using specific colors to convey cleanliness, modernity, and authority. However, patients today often feel unsafe and alienated in hospital settings where colors are selected…
Country’s first audit of in-hospital cardiac arrests underway
Hospitals in the east and southeast of Ireland are participating in a pilot project running until March 2025, which includes the country's first audit of in-hospital cardiac arrests. The audit…
Can You Rely on Your Mammogram To Identify Heart Disease Risk?
Some medical practices are now offering screening for breast arterial calcification during mammograms to assess heart disease risk. While this screening may provide additional information to patients, experts question its…
Kidney transplant patients with more pain report less involvement in social activities
Patients with moderate to severe pain after kidney transplantation report lower social participation, highlighting the need for more clinical attention to chronic pain management in this population. A study presented…