Expert Recommends Self-Care To Manage The Silent Killer
Stress can stem from both negative and positive life experiences, impacting physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects. Prolonged stress can lead to various health issues, worsen existing mental conditions, and…
No substantially different relative risk for kidney failure among three Anti-VEGF Drugs, finds study
A study found that there is no significant difference in the risk of kidney failure among three Anti-VEGF drugs. The study analyzed data on the three drugs and concluded that…
Why Hospitals Are Condemning CMS’ Proposed Inpatient Payment Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed a 2.6% increase in hospitals' inpatient payment rates for fiscal year 2025, based on a projected hospital market basket update of 3%.…
Clinical trials regulatory environment ‘hostile’ and ‘oppressive’ – cancer specialist
Ireland is falling short of the target of six percent cancer patient involvement in clinical trials due to a hostile and oppressive regulatory environment, according to leading oncologist Prof John…
Autism Symptoms in Women: Camouflaged or Overlooked?
As research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evolves, evidence shows that symptoms manifest differently in women compared to men, leading to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis. Women with ASD may not get…
Grow Therapy secures $88M funding for virtual mental health platform
Grow Therapy, a digital mental health company, has secured $88 million in Series C funding, led by Sequoia Capital. The funding includes investment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives and PLUS Capital,…
California Fails to Adequately Help Blind and Deaf Prisoners, US Judge Rules
Following a lawsuit by prisoners with disabilities, a judge found that California prison officials are not adequately helping deaf and blind prisoners, despite available technology like video recordings and laptops.…
Preoperative antibiotic therapy decreased microbiologic culture yield
Preoperative antibiotic therapy in patients with native joint septic arthritis led to a significant decrease in operative culture yield, according to a recent study. Researchers found that patients who received…
Colorado lawmakers revise effort to exempt rare disease drugs from state cost caps
A group of Colorado lawmakers abandoned a controversial bill that would have required exemptions for rare disease drugs on a state board setting caps for medicine costs. They introduced a…
Almost a third of UK doctors are considering moving abroad soon, survey suggests
A survey by the General Medical Council (GMC) found that 30% of doctors in the UK are considering leaving to work abroad in the next 12 months. Of the 3154…