South Korea: Junior doctors’ strike escalates as senior doctors submit mass resignations in support
lead to increased access to healthcare and will only undermine the quality of medical care in South Korea," said the Korean Medical Association in a statement. The government has stood…
UK study identifies ideal weight for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy, suggests that the optimal body weight range for adults with type 2 diabetes to reduce the risk of…
Study reveals strong bidirectional relationship between perinatal depression and premenstrual disorders
Women with premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of perinatal depression, and vice versa, according to recent research. The study found that almost 3% of women with perinatal depression had…
How to Talk With Loved Ones About It
Dr. Vincent Macaluso, who was diagnosed with MS in medical school, now treats patients with MS in New Hyde Park, NY. He understands the challenges MS can bring, such as…
Pessary or Progesterone for Preterm Birth? Advantage Med
A study comparing cervical pessary and vaginal progesterone for preventing preterm birth in women with a short cervix found no significant difference in perinatal complications. Among women with a cervical…
Study Says ‘Double Jointed’ People At Higher Risk Of Long COVID
Individuals with joint hypermobility, commonly termed "double jointed," are more likely to experience persistent fatigue associated with long COVID. Researchers have found that hypermobile individuals have a 30% higher chance…
Febuxostat Use Among Gout Patients Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risk in new study
A recent study has found that the use of febuxostat among gout patients is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. The study suggests that patients taking this medication…
MedCity Moves Podcast: Recent Hires, Layoffs & an Interview with Brian Anderson, CEO of the Coalition for Health AI
The MedCity Moves Podcast discusses recent executive appointments, promotions, exits, and layoffs in the healthcare industry. Katie Adams explores new leaders at Geisinger and Cedars-Sinai, as well as recent job…
Listen to your microbes is a book we need to shout out about
Listen To Your Microbes is a graphic story that tells the evolution of microorganisms on Earth over the past 3.7 billion years. Written by Fergus Shanahan and Laura Gowers, the…
Computer-Aided Detection Colonoscopies Have Lower Adenoma Miss Rates
A study published in The Lancet Digital Health found that using computer-aided detection (CAD) software during nonimmunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOBT) screening and surveillance colonoscopies can reduce the adenoma…