Physical Activity May Improve Episodic Memory, Verbal Fluency in Older Adults
Physical activity may delay cognitive decline and improve executive function, memory, and verbal fluency in older adults, according to a meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open. The study reviewed 104…
HIMSS24 preview: Using cross-sector collaboration to improve public health
Following COVID-19, Accenture and a team of companies collaborated to create solutions to help Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) prepare for future public health challenges. Rachel Oldham, a…
Biden Team, UnitedHealth Struggle to Restore Paralyzed Billing Systems After Cyberattack
The cyberattack on Change Healthcare has affected medical practices, causing delays in billing and leaving providers struggling to cover expenses. Attempts are being made to restore electronic payment systems, but…
Delivery options for wet AMD gene therapy under investigation
In a Healio Video Perspective from Retina 2024, Dr. Lejla Vajzovic discusses advancements in gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at a conference in Hawaii. Several companies are…
High-risk people push back on new CDC Covid guidelines
STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor in response to First Opinion essays to encourage discussion on challenging topics. The article discusses the CDC's new Covid isolation guidance, highlighting ongoing…
Sixty seconds on . . . 10 000 steps
The target of 10,000 steps a day originated from a successful Japanese marketing campaign in the mid-1960s by a company called Yamasa. The campaign capitalized on the popularity of the…
What patients need to know
The first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill, will soon be available in major retailers without the need for a prescription. Manufactured by Perrigo, Opill contains only one hormone, progestin, making…
Study highlights areas where diabetics need more education
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease affecting millions globally, caused by the body's inability to produce or utilize insulin. Effective disease management is crucial to prevent long-term complications like…
What to Expect as a Parent
The tween years, ages 8-12, bring on physical changes like puberty, independence, and a shift towards peers as primary influences. As parents, it's crucial to maintain communication and provide structure…
New Once-Daily HIV Oral Alternative Advances
A phase 2 study presented at the Conference on Retrovirus and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in Denver showed that a once-daily oral combination therapy for HIV consisting of bictegravir plus lenacapavir…