ID consult shortens antibiotics for uncomplicated gram-negative bacteremia
A study presented at the Society of Healthcare Epidemiologists of America Spring Conference found that mandatory infectious disease (ID) consultations can reduce antibiotic courses for patients with gram-negative bacteremia. The…
Elevance, private equity launch primary care company
Elevance has partnered with private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to launch a $4 billion primary care company focused on managing patients' chronic medical conditions. This strategic partnership will…
Partha Kar: We need to level up all staff, not level down doctors
Dr. Partha Kar, a consultant in diabetes and endocrinology at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, discusses the recent shift in doctors' attitudes towards advocating for better working conditions and pay. He…
Elevated glutamine triggers stroke risk in moyamoya disease via endothelial‐to‐mesenchymal transition, finds study
A study led by Dr. Jizong Zhao, Dr. Dong Zhang, and Dr. Peicong Ge explores the role of glutamine in stroke risk for Moyamoya disease (MMD) patients. Elevated serum glutamine…
Study finds high microplastic levels in Mediterranean fish despite low chemical contaminants
Researchers conducted a biomonitoring study in the Mediterranean Sea to assess contamination levels of cadmium, microplastics, and antibiotics in fish and cephalopods. Cadmium and antibiotic contamination was low, while high…
Changing Entrenched Health Beliefs Is Not Impossible
A study suggests that using two-sided conversion messages, where individuals who previously resisted vaccination explain why they changed their minds, can be effective in persuading people to reconsider their beliefs.…
New Federal Rule Offers Pregnant Docs Support, Time Off Work
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has updated guidelines to provide pregnant physicians with more workplace accommodations and protection against discrimination. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act aims to help women…
Study Says It Guards Against Memory Issues Later
A new study suggests that engaging in jobs that require cognitive stimulation can lower the risk of memory and cognitive issues as you age. Researchers found that individuals with jobs…
Early minimally invasive hematoma evacuation improves outcomes in acute intracerebral hemorrhage patients: NEJM
A recent study published in NEJM suggests that early minimally invasive hematoma evacuation can lead to improved outcomes in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage. This procedure may help reduce the…
Medicare’s Push To Improve Chronic Care Attracts Businesses, but Not Many Doctors
Carrie Lester, a Medicare enrollee with chronic health conditions, benefits from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) program that offers regular check-ins with doctors outside of office visits. However, only a…