Watch: Biggest Dangers and Health Concerns From Hurricane Milton
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Eosinophilic asthma patients experience longer hospital stays
A study presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting found that ICU patients with eosinophilic asthma had longer ICU and hospital stays compared to patients without this phenotype, although there was…
Crypto for CRISPR, a new RNAi startup, & a Nobel for AI
In this week's episode of "The Readout LOUD," biotech veteran John Maraganore discusses his new startup, City Therapeutics, Nobel Prize awards, and his recent accolades. The podcast also explores why…
GPs are being overwhelmed with housing and benefits requests, doctors warn
The Department for Work and Pensions and housing associations are burdening general practitioners with paperwork requests, diverting doctors from seeing patients. In a poll of 2190 UK doctors, 30% reported…
Fluorescent approach could aid carpal tunnel-related surgery
Fluorescein angiography is a promising method to visualize neural blood flow in chronic nerve compression neuropathies like carpal tunnel syndrome. Research led by Osaka Metropolitan University suggests that this technique…
Researchers decode how the brain identifies and responds to odors
A recent study published in Nature investigated how individual neurons in the brain respond to odors, linking them to emotion and memory. Researchers recorded neural activity in brain regions like…
Peer Reviewers Pocket Millions in Industry Payments
A study found that over half of US peer reviewers for major medical journals received industry payments totaling over $64 million between 2020-2022. Research payments exceeded $1 billion, with median…
Eating Less Extends Lifespan, But Those With Least Weight Loss Have Maximum Benefits: Study
Studies have shown that restricted eating can improve longevity. Researchers found that those who experienced the least weight loss while eating less had the greatest longevity benefits. Eating less food…
The Power of “Techquity”: How Telehealth Can Help Promote Health Equity
As Congress faces pressure to extend telehealth payment flexibilities, it is crucial to consider how telehealth can promote health equity. Telehealth services have been reaching marginalized populations and can help…
Domestic violence pathway launched in St Vincent’s ED
St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin has launched a new initiative to offer immediate, confidential support to victims of domestic violence when social work services are unavailable. The hospital aims…