The Death of Social Media
Irish Medical Times is evolving from paper to cyber, citing the necessity for change and the comfort of success. The owner of the site is criticized for promoting hate and…
Children with atopic dermatitis may experience growth hinderance
A study presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting found that children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis have a higher weight and BMI, but lower height compared…
Drug and device maker payments to doctors remain pervasive
A recent analysis found that drug and device makers have made over 85 million payments totaling $12.1 billion to 826,300 physicians from 2013 to 2022. 94% of these payments were…
Canada to make contraception for women free
Canada's government announced that it will cover the full cost of contraception for women as part of a major health care reform. This initiative will include popular contraceptive methods such…
Research identifies optimal body weight to reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes patients
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity identifies the optimal body weight range for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.…
How to Change Your Mindset About Sleep
In this article, the importance of having a positive mindset towards sleep is emphasized. Many times, negative thoughts and anxiety can lead to poor sleeping habits and insomnia. Changing the…
Ad Campaign for Weight-Loss Drugs Reinforces Proper Use
Eli Lilly and Company has launched a direct-to-consumer advertising campaign for their obesity and type 2 diabetes drug, tirzepatide, urging people not to use anti-obesity medications outside of FDA indications.…
JnK Board invites online applications for Bsc Nursing, Paramedical, Technology courses, details
JnK Board is now accepting online applications for Bsc Nursing, Paramedical, and Technology courses. The details for these courses can be found on their website. By continuing to use the…
1 Year Later: How Has the Unwinding of Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Gone?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, a continuous enrollment provision prevented states from disenrolling Medicaid beneficiaries regardless of eligibility. When this provision ended a year ago, states began redetermining eligibility. Disenrollment rates…
Traditional mastectomy surgery as effective as using newer devices, research finds
A study conducted in Ireland found that a traditional method of mastectomy surgery for breast cancer is as safe and effective as newer technologies, with no significant difference in outcomes…