Florida Sees Spike In Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases After Hurricanes, Health Officials Warn
Florida health officials are warning residents about an increase in flesh-eating bacteria in floodwaters following hurricanes Helene and Milton. Vibrio vulnificus can enter the body through contaminated seawater or undercooked…
Why Greg Adams Believes Risant Health Will Be Successful In Its Mission to Scale VBC Across the Country
Kaiser Permanente CEO Greg Adams is focused on advancing value-based care in the country, inspired by founder Henry Kaiser's idea of creating the future. Kaiser launched Risant Health to acquire…
Menopausal workers less likely to apply for promotion – survey
A study on menopausal public sector workers found that only one-in-12 had spoken to their manager about their condition, leading to fewer promotions. The survey involved nearly 1,000 people from…
Oral treatment aims to reduce GA progression by slowing vitamin A dimerization
Research presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting suggests that decreasing vitamin A dimerization with oral gildeuretinol may be an effective treatment for geographic atrophy related to age-related macular…
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…