From Australia to the world: democratising data to better understand IBD
Australia-based not-for-profit organization Crohn's Colitis Cure (CCCure) has launched a subscription-based access to its registry of data on patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The…
Whistleblower Accuses Aledade, Largest US Independent Primary Care Network, of Medicare Fraud
A whistleblower lawsuit alleges that Maryland firm Aledade Inc. cheated Medicare using billing software to inflate patient diagnoses, boosting revenues. A former employee filed the suit, claiming Aledade fired him…
Shorter sleep durations increase risk for type 2 diabetes, regardless of diet quality
Short sleep durations of 5 hours or less increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, even with healthy eating habits, according to research led by Diana Aline Nôga, PhD. The…
Air quality improving but still lags in Black, Hispanic communities
The U.S. has seen improvements in reducing the public health consequences of air pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter. However, these improvements have not been distributed equally among…
Decline in child health in the UK is a national scandal
Sebastian Kraemer, an honorary consultant at Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust in London, UK, emphasizes the alarming decline in children's health under the current government. This decline is documented in…
Coaches can boost athletes’ mental health by being ‘authentic leaders’
A study found that sports coaches who display authentic leadership qualities could improve athletes' mental health and protect them from mental illness. When athletes perceive their coach as open, understanding,…
Deciphering the role of GPCRs in obesity pathology for drug development
A new publication in Acta Materia Medica journal discusses the potential of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) as drug targets for metabolic disorders like obesity. GPCRs interact with various transducers and…
Thunderstorm Asthma Could Strike More Often With Climate Change
Thunderstorm asthma can occur when heavy storms uplift pollen or spores, causing them to explode into smaller grains. Climate change is increasing pollen levels, making thunderstorm asthma events more common…
FDA Approves First OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor
The FDA has approved Dexcom's Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring system for adults with or without diabetes who do not use insulin. The system, which…
Know The Risks Of Excessive Supplement Intake
An 89-year-old man in the U.K. died from complications of a vitamin D overdose, sparking concerns about excessive supplement consumption. David Mitchner from Surrey consumed high levels of vitamin D…