OxygenCare announces new partnership to improve access to life-saving defibrillators in Ireland
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Ireland, with 9,000 deaths and 25,000 hospital admissions annually. OxygenCare partners with Defibtech to improve access to life-saving defibrillators in Ireland.…
Experts: US Hospitals Prone to Cyberattacks Like One That Hurt Patient Care at Ascension
A cyberattack on Ascension's health care system led to disruptions in patient care across hospitals nationwide. Nurses and doctors reported medication errors, delayed lab results, and compromised safety checks. The…
Losing weight can lower risk for developing obesity-related cancers
A study presented at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions showed that adults with obesity who reduce their body weight can lower their odds of developing obesity-related cancers. Researchers analyzed…
Jury orders Stanford to pay millions to employee in harassment case
A jury found Stanford University and Stanford Health Care liable for racial harassment and discrimination against a longtime employee, awarding her $20 million in damages which was later reduced to…
“Sick note culture” doesn’t exist, it’s toxic politics and our NHS that are failing us
Sarah Martin, a patient author from Scotland, UK, criticizes politicians for blaming ill and disabled people for systemic failures in the NHS and society. Despite low fraud rates for disability…
Should we ditch BMI and use the ‘body roundness index’ instead?
Body mass index (BMI) has been a common tool to assess body fat levels, but it has limitations for certain populations. A new metric called the body roundness index (BRI)…
Tips to help keep feet healthy during summer and prevent athlete’s foot
As summer approaches, it's important to take care of our feet, especially since warm weather can worsen fungal infections like Athlete's Foot. Athlete's Foot is a common fungal infection that…
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Can Aid Hospital Patients
CGM monitoring for hospitalized diabetes patients can provide insight into insulin needs and reduce blood draws. Research at the American Diabetes Association sessions suggests most CGM readings fall within acceptable…
What’s on the Agenda for MedCity INVEST Digital Health in Dallas?
MedCity's annual INVEST Digital Health conference, happening in September in Dallas, will focus on AI and drug development, investment trends, consumer diagnostics, and digital health tools. The conference, at Pegasus…
It’s time to put a health warning on social media
Dr Catherine Conlon highlights the mental health harms caused by social media, urging action to address the issue. Surveys show that many students feel unwelcome in school, with a rise…