RCGP and Faculty of Public Health top climate and health scorecard
The Royal College of General Practitioners and the Faculty of Public Health have topped the climate and health scorecard, evaluating UK health organisations' efforts to tackle the climate emergency. 19…
New method allows miniature robots and surgical instruments to achieve precise localization inside the body
A team of scientists from the German Cancer Research Center has developed a new method called "Small-Scale Magneto-Oscillatory Localization" (SMOL) to track and control miniature robots and surgical instruments inside…
Study finds elevated sodium consumption in heart disease patients
Individuals with heart disease have the most to gain from a low-sodium diet, as consuming too much sodium can raise blood pressure and worsen conditions like heart failure. The recommended…
Menopause and Anxiety: How to Manage
Rochelle Pagano, in her mid-40s, experienced anxiety and mood changes as she entered menopause. With symptoms like heart palpitations, anxiety, and depression, she realized that hormonal fluctuations were causing these…
FDA OKs Danicopan for Extravascular Hemolysis in PNH
The FDA has approved danicopan as an add-on therapy for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who are receiving ravulizumab or eculizumab. PNH is a rare blood disorder that can…
Can Ketogenic Diet Improve Severe Mental Illness? Pilot Study Indicates Positive Results
Researchers have found that a ketogenic diet can improve both metabolic and psychiatric symptoms in patients with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These individuals often experience side…
Bengaluru Hospital, Doctor slapped compensation
A hospital in Bengaluru performed a faulty fissures operation that resulted in complications for the patient. The doctor responsible for the operation was slapped with a compensation claim as a…
Share Your Insights on the Changing Healthcare Landscape
The employee healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, with factors such as new regulations, more vendor options, and advances in technology driving the need for change. Consultants are facing challenges in…
Three-in-four NCHDs feel undervalued by their employer
A survey conducted ahead of the Irish Medical Organisation's AGM revealed that the majority of non-consultant hospital doctors feel that long hours, lack of support, and challenging working conditions are…
ACA Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK
Unauthorized enrollment or plan-switching in Affordable Care Act insurance plans is becoming a serious issue, as rogue agents can easily access policyholder accounts through the federal marketplace. This can lead…