How Data and AI Help Pharma Sales Teams Better Market Precision Genetic Drugs
AI is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling gene-based precision medicine through GenAI technology, which uses advanced algorithms to match molecules with patient conditions. Pharmaceutical companies collect vast amounts of data on…
More than 20,000 physicians practicing in Ireland last year
In 2023, Ireland had more than 20,000 practicing physicians, with over half of them being male and one-fourth under 35 years old. The majority were generalist medical practitioners, followed by…
Wheel adds Mark Cuban Cost Plus, Talkspace and Health Gorilla to virtual care platform
Virtual care staffing vendor Wheel has partnered with Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company, Talkspace, and Health Gorilla to offer mental health services, affordable prescription drug pricing, and diagnostic services…
As More States Target Disavowed ‘Excited Delirium’ Diagnosis, Police Groups Push Back
Several states are considering bans on the discredited medical diagnosis of "excited delirium" from death certificates, law enforcement training, incident reports, and court testimony. California was the first state to…
Patients with higher apolipoprotein A-I levels at greater risk for giant cell arteritis
A study found that higher levels of apolipoprotein A-I were associated with the development of giant cell arteritis (GCA) in patients. The study included data from the Malmö Diet Cancer…
Positive childhood experiences can help future health
The content discusses the importance of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) in counteracting the negative effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The author, a psychiatrist, shares a personal story of working…
Bernard Guratsky
Bernard Guratsky, a graduate of Quarry Bank Grammar School and Liverpool University Medical School, was a consultant anaesthetist at Arrowe Park Hospital from 1982 to 2005. He was proud of…
The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second
A recent report commissioned by Swim England found evidence of a "culture of fear" in swimming clubs where children are treated more like professional athletes, prioritizing sporting performance above all…
Rare condition post-orgasmic illness syndrome explored in depth
Researchers reviewed existing studies on post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS), a rare condition with limited knowledge. Symptoms include nasal congestion, fatigue, and itchiness following ejaculation, with onset within minutes and lasting…
Make Shots Less Painful for Your Baby
By the time your baby is a year old, they'll need at least 16 vaccinations, which may cause temporary pain but are crucial for protecting against dangerous childhood diseases like…