New death certification process for England and Wales will start in September
NHS trusts and GPs will now be required by law to share records of all patients who die from natural causes with their local medical examiner starting in September. This…
Researchers find ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term health conditions
New research indicates that ethnic minorities are not adequately represented in studies on multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), despite being more susceptible to these conditions. A systematic review published in the…
Study finds low and high GI diets boost endurance performance over low-carb diets
A study was conducted on the effects of varying carbohydrate intake and glycemic index on endurance performance in men during a 10-week exercise and nutritional intervention. The study compared a…
The Truth About Whole-Body Scans
Whole-body CT scans are becoming increasingly popular as a preventive health measure, but their effectiveness and safety are a matter of debate among medical experts. These scans use computed tomography…
Tension, Other Headache Types Robustly Linked to Suicide
A large study found that headaches, including tension-type, migraine, and posttraumatic headache, are strongly linked to both attempted and completed suicide. Individuals with trigeminal and autonomic cephalalgias (TAC) had a…
Pressure To Lose Weight In Teens Linked To ‘Internalized’ Weight Stigma Later: Study
A recent study found that pressure to lose weight in adolescence can lead to high levels of internalized weight stigma later in life. This stigma can result in negative outcomes,…
Addition of Metronidazole to Cefazolin Reduces Surgical Site Infections risk in Gynecologic Surgery, finds study
A study has found that adding metronidazole to cefazolin reduces the risk of surgical site infections in gynecologic surgery. By combining these two antibiotics, the study showed a decrease in…
AHIP, AMA, NAACOS Release Playbook for Value-Based Care
Three healthcare organizations, including AHIP, AMA, and NAACOS, have collaborated to release a playbook outlining best practices for value-based arrangements as the industry shifts away from fee-for-service models. The playbook…
Government re-instates Long Covid scheme for healthcare workers
The Government has reinstated a paid leave scheme for public health service workers with Long Covid. The temporary scheme, previously paused, has been extended until June 30 in response to…
IgA Nephropathy Prognosis Worse With Microangiopathy
The presence of microangiopathy in patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is associated with a worse prognosis, as shown in a study of 450 patients. Patients with microangiopathy had a…