Online student support company eLuma appoints new CEO and more digital health hires
eLuma, a company offering special education and mental health services for K-12 schools, has named Andy Myers as CEO, bringing expertise in scaling operations. Clario, a clinical-trial company, has appointed…
Readers Speak Up About Women’s Health Issues, From Reproductive Care to Drinking
Readers responded to an article on the impact of ethical and religious directives on healthcare at Catholic hospitals. A woman shared her difficulty accessing care due to a lack of…
Traditional imaging may miss viable segments of meibomian glands
The study compared the effectiveness of two imaging devices, Visante OCT and Keratograph 5M, in visualizing meibomian glands in the eyelids. Results showed that the Visante OCT, with its longer…
Philips ordered to overhaul sleep apnea machine manufacturing
The company Philips, responsible for a global recall of sleep apnea machines, will not be allowed to resume production in U.S. facilities until safety requirements are met. The settlement requires…
Hospital doctors in Wales to enter pay negotiations with government
BMA Cymru Wales has suspended upcoming industrial action for consultants and SAS doctors after a positive meeting with the Welsh government regarding pay disputes. The government made a significant proposal…
Scientists discover that diabetes drug is partially effective as a bitter blocker
The bitter taste of some medications can be a barrier to taking them as prescribed, especially for those sensitive to bitter taste. A study found that the diabetes drug rosiglitazone…
Cancer risk elevated in families with male infertility
Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute found a link between male infertility and an increased risk of certain cancers in families. This discovery could improve personalized cancer risk assessments and prevention.…
Strategies to Conquer Treatment-Related Side Effects
Bob Dickey, a freight broker from Menifee, CA, refused to let the side effects of cancer treatment, such as nausea, disrupt his routine after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in…
Contraception: Discerning Fact From Fiction
show that 57% of clinicians believe that social media has a negative impact on women's health decisions, with misinformation and myths spreading quickly. It is crucial for healthcare providers to…
Best Cold Plunge Tub 2024: Top 5 Picks
The annual tradition of taking a cold plunge on New Year's Day has become a global phenomenon thanks to social media influencers and celebrities like Drake and Justin Bieber. This…