Without Medicare Part B’s Shield, Patient’s Family Owes $81,000 for a Single Air-Ambulance Flight
Debra Prichard, a retired factory worker from rural Tennessee, incurred an $81,739.40 bill for an air ambulance flight to Vanderbilt University Medical Center before her death. She only had Medicare…
Early weight-bearing after dual-plate fixation may be safe, effective
The study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting suggests that early weight-bearing after dual-plate fixation of diaphyseal clavicle fractures is safe and effective. Researchers found that…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Congress punts PBM reform, another obesity drug and more
The content discusses various updates within the pharmaceutical industry, including Congress abandoning reform efforts on pharmacy middlemen, the success of an obesity medication in a Phase 2 clinical study, and…
The BBC should not normalise practices that harm babies
This content highlights a joint statement by Susan Bewley, Heike Rabe, Amanda Burleigh, David Hutchon, and Catherine P James urging the BBC to not normalize practices that harm babies. The…
Elusive immune cells dwelling in ‘hidden niches’ of the bone marrow may be key to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination
Immunologists have limited knowledge of the long-lived plasma cells (LLPCs) that produce antibodies in response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. These cells reside in the bone marrow and are challenging to study…
Smartphone addiction fuels loneliness and reduces well-being, study finds
Researchers studied the connection between smartphone addiction and well-being in Chinese university students. They found that smartphone addiction negatively impacts well-being by increasing loneliness. This suggests that smartphone-related policies should…
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Be Heard
The content highlights the disparities in cancer care based on race and ethnicity. Studies from various sources discuss how factors such as demographics, socioeconomic status, and implicit biases affect the…
Study Exposes Gaps in US Burn Center Access
A study analyzing access to burn centers in the US found disparities based on socioeconomic, racial, and regional factors. The total burn incidence rate increased to 257.2 per 100,000 individuals…
Grief Takes A Toll On Your Body: Here’s What To Know
Grief can have a significant impact on both mental and physical health. While it is normal to experience emotional distress after losing someone close, it can also manifest in physical…
Bristol Myers Squibb concludes acquisition of RayzeBio
Bristol Myers Squibb has completed the acquisition of RayzeBio, a biotechnology company. The acquisition is part of Bristol Myers Squibb's strategy to expand its portfolio of innovative therapies. By continuing…