Preoperative risk factors may help predict persistent eye pain after refractive surgery
At the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Jason Betz discussed how preoperative and perioperative variables can predict ocular pain following refractive surgery. Approximately 800,000 refractive procedures are performed each year,…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Have you made recent changes in your team, such as hiring someone new, promoting a rising star, or filling a difficult position? Share the news with us so we can…
Physician associates: GPs vote to phase out “fundamentally unsafe” role in general practice
The BMA's General Practitioners Committee for the UK has voted to stop hiring physician associates in general practice and phase out existing roles. At a meeting on October 17, a…
Varying dialysate calcium dosage not tied to differences in all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
A study published in the Clinical Kidney Journal found no significant differences in all-cause or cardiovascular mortality between patients undergoing hemodialysis with a prescription of dialysate calcium at 1.50 versus…
New study reveals molecular mechanism in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from the Institute of Neurosciences at the University of Barcelona reveals a molecular mechanism affecting RNA processing in Alzheimer's patients. The RTP801 protein was found to disrupt…
EMA OKs Sublingual Formulation for Opioid Dependence
The European Medicines Agency has recommended marketing authorization for a new hybrid formulation of buprenorphine for opioid drug dependence treatment. Buprenorphine Neuraxpharm, a sublingual film, is intended for use in…
No Cardiovascular Benefits, Raises Circulatory Risks; Study Finds
A recent study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that standing for extended periods may not offer long-term cardiovascular benefits and could increase the risk of circulatory issues,…
Unify Digital Publishing with MLR Review to Speed Compliant Content to Market
In the biopharma industry, digital strategy has shifted towards omnichannel engagement due to decreased in-person access to healthcare professionals (HCPs). This transformation aims to create better digital experiences and streamline…
€17 million budget overrun on HSE construction projects ‘another chapter in the Government’s sorry story of waste’
Sinn Féin TD Mairead Farrell highlighted Irish Medical Times' revelation of six HSE construction projects going over budget by €17 million in a Dáil question to Tánaiste Micheál Martin. Farrell…
Helene and CVS Land Double Whammy for 25,000 Patients Who Survive on IV Nutrition
Lisa Trumble, a patient in Massachusetts, was told by CVS that they would no longer provide the IV nutrition she needs to survive at home. This decision impacted 25,000 patients…