California developers target 340B drug discounts, AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Californians are set to vote on proposed reforms to the 340B Drug Discount Program, a key revenue source for hospitals and health clinics, spearheaded by apartment builders. The program provides…
4 affirmations to help you advocate for yourself
Gynecologic examinations are important for detecting cancers early. It is essential to build a trusting relationship with your gynecologist, communicate changes in your body, stay informed about your health, and…
Repeated fasting for multiple orthopedic surgeries linked to poor recovery outcomes
A study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting found that patients who have multiple orthopedic surgeries during the same hospital stay are at risk of malnutrition due to repeated…
Ruxolitinib Cream Shows Promise in Treating Lichen Planus
At the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, data was presented from a phase 2 trial involving 64 patients showing that treatment with ruxolitinib cream was effective in reducing…
Why Harris’ Medicare at Home Plan is Good but Flawed
Neal K. Shah discusses Kamala Harris' "Medicare at Home" proposal, expressing skepticism about the potential unintended consequences of expanding government control over healthcare. He argues for a more market-oriented approach…
Irish experts lead research to help tackle Mpox epidemic
A new international research alliance, MpoxVax AFRIVAC, led by University College Dublin, aims to address the Mpox epidemic in Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The consortium, funded…
Several modalities effective in geographic atrophy diagnosis
Different imaging modalities are effective for diagnosing geographic atrophy, with newer technologies such as blue-light fundus autofluorescence providing sharper contrast than traditional color fundus photography. Retina imaging using confocal color,…
CVS Health replaces CEO as it tries to mount a turnaround
CVS Health has appointed David Joyner as the new CEO, replacing Karen Lynch in an effort to improve the struggling company's performance. Joyner, who previously held positions at CVS Caremark…
Regular exercise could reduce the severity of hangovers
The study suggests that regular exercise may help reduce the severity of hangover symptoms. The research involved undergraduate students who engaged in at least 30 minutes of physical activity per…
Immunotherapy yields complete response in stage IV lung cancer
A case report published in Oncoscience discusses a 51-year-old man with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and brain metastasis who achieved a complete and long-lasting response to immunotherapy…