Eczema Linked To Learning, Memory Difficulties In Children With Neurodevelopmental Comorbidities: Study
A recent study found that children with atopic dermatitis (eczema) and neurodevelopmental comorbidities, such as ADHD or learning disabilities, are at a higher risk of cognitive impairment, including memory and…
High folic acid concentration during early pregnancy risk factor for gestational diabetes: Study
A study found that high folic acid levels during early pregnancy may increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes. The study suggests that women should be cautious about taking excessive…
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Syphilis Rates Are Exploding. Here’s How AI Can Help.
There is a need to address online misinformation and stigma surrounding sexual health, especially with the rise in STD rates reported globally. The emergence of AI-driven technologies offers hope in…
Demand for ambulance services impacting staff retention, HSE committee hears
The National Ambulance Service is facing significant challenges with demand for services exceeding capacity, impacting staff well-being and retention. The HSE recruitment freeze has affected middle management and specialist expertise.…
Antidepressant Use Among Adolescents, Young Adults Spiked After COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a 63.5% increase in antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults, mainly driven by girls and women. The study tracked antidepressant prescriptions from 2016…
Learning from funding missteps in the digital health startup ecosystem
Pawan Kohli, a strategic advisor at Redesign Health, spoke at HIMSS24 Venture Connect about learning from failure in the digital health market. Global digital health funding decreased significantly in 2023,…
When Copay Assistance Backfires on Patients
In early 2019, Jennifer Hepworth and her husband were surprised by a bill of $3,500 for their daughter's cystic fibrosis medication, which had previously cost $30. This increase was due…
Most glasses wearers interested in contacts say their doctor never suggested them
The Contact Lens Institute's "See Tomorrow" initiative revealed that nearly half of glasses wearers are interested in contact lenses, but only one in 10 were suggested them by their eye…
Why scientists need input from humanists on sensitive research
Scientists faced public backlash following the publication of genomic sequencing results from the All of Us Research Program. The study aimed to diversify genetic datasets with 1 million volunteers from…
Gaza: BMA calls for urgent investigation into mistreatment of doctors
The BMA has demanded an immediate investigation into reports of doctors and healthcare staff in Gaza being mistreated and assaulted by the Israel Defense Forces. The BMA representative Latifa Patel…