Waist-to-height ratio bests BMI for predicting fat mass in children
A study found that waist circumference-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a better predictor of fat mass (FM) in pediatric patients compared to body mass index (BMI). The study included 7,237 9-year-old…
Study reveals vascular health disparities between Black and white men with prostate cancer diagnosis
Researchers found that Black men with a recent prostate cancer diagnosis had lower microvascular function compared to white men. This racial disparity may contribute to disparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes…
Managing Muscle Pain, Soreness, and Aches
Weekends are perfect for being active, but this can lead to muscle soreness. Sore muscles can result from new activities, increased intensity, or lengthier workouts, causing minor injuries to muscle…
New Data Boost UroLift as Frontline Approach for BPH
Men with lower urinary tract symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate may benefit more from a surgical implant called UroLift than from the commonly prescribed drug tamsulosin, according to new…
For Fresh, Clean Hair Every Time
Dry shampoo is a convenient hair care product that absorbs excess oil and refreshes locks in between washes, making it ideal for busy schedules. By selecting the right dry shampoo…
Odisha Govt lays down stringent measures to curb fake doctors menace
Odisha Government has implemented strict measures to address the issue of fake doctors in the state. The government aims to crack down on individuals practicing medicine without proper qualifications by…
FDA Grants Its First-Ever Clearance for Sepsis Detection AI
Chicago-based company Prenosis recently received FDA clearance for its AI-based sepsis detection technology, making it the first of its kind to be approved by the agency. The technology, called ImmunoScore,…
Physician associate, heal thyself?
At the Irish Medical Organisation AGM, various roles in healthcare were discussed, including the impact of social media on young people, the role of GPs as primary vaccinators, new drugs…
Feds Join Ranks of Employers with Generous Fertility Benefits
The federal government has started offering fertility benefits to its employees, including coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures and artificial insemination cycles. This move comes as more companies are…
iDose TR launches, receives permanent J-code
Cody McKenzie of Glaukos discusses the impact of the iDose TR at the ASCRS meeting. He announces that the travoprost intracameral implant received a permanent J-code, J7355, from CMS for…