Nonprofit hospitals posting a profit should lose tax exempt status
The IRS allows most U.S. hospitals to pay no federal taxes under a vague "community benefit" standard, despite many taking advantage of patients with inflated bills. Some nonprofit hospitals even…
Important health information missing in online food delivery menus
A study from the University of Sydney found that most menu items on online food delivery platforms in Australia lack nutritional information, hindering consumers' ability to make healthy choices. The…
Normothermic regional perfusion could increase the number of patients receiving lung transplants
Researchers at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation discussed the potential benefits of using normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) to re-perfuse the…
Are You Fit for Your Age? What Really Counts
Exercise can help reduce the effects of aging and improve physical and mental health by reducing the risk of chronic disease and improving symptoms of anxiety and depression. Being physically…
What’s Behind Long-Term Antibiotic Prescribing for Acne?
A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology explored why dermatologists are still prescribing long-term antibiotics for acne, despite guidelines limiting their use to 3-4 months. The study identified several barriers…
Assistant Professor Post At Kerala Public Service Commission, Apply Now
Kerala Public Service Commission is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Interested candidates can apply now. The commission uses cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement. By…
Why So Many Nurses Are Fleeing Healthcare — And How Hospitals Can Address The Problem
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership released a report in partnership with Laudio, a startup that provides software for nurse managers, revealing that nearly one-fifth of nurses are projected to…
Durvalumab improves survival in limited-stage small cell lung cancer
Durvalumab, a monoclonal antibody that binds to PD-L1, showed extended overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) compared to a placebo for patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer in…
Needed for reproductive justice and autonomy: women in design
Powerful groups of mostly men are making decisions about biology and bodies they know little about, leading to suboptimal medical care for women. Engineers have historically oversimplified designs, leading to…
Some breast cancer patients can retain lymph nodes, avoiding lymphedema
New Swedish research suggests that extensive lymph node removal may not be necessary for all breast cancer patients. The study tracked outcomes for nearly 2,800 patients with metastases in one…