A Case for Radiation Enhancement in Head and Neck Cancer
Two new exploratory studies presented at a 2024 conference highlighted the potential benefits of using radioenhancers in combination with radiation therapy for head and neck cancers. The studies showed that…
High Levels Of Cancer-Causing Benzene Detected In Some Acne Products: Independent Lab Report
An independent lab report from Valisure found high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne by reducing bacteria…
Delhi doctor falls victim to sextortion racket, loses Rs 8.6 lakh
A doctor in Delhi fell victim to a sextortion racket and lost Rs 8.6 lakh. The scam involved the perpetrator threatening to leak private and sensitive information unless the victim…
Blue Shield of California CEO on PBM Shakeup: ‘It’s Going to Become the Norm’
Blue Shield of California is making changes to lower prescription drug prices by cutting CVS Caremark as its pharmacy benefit manager, partnering with other companies for various services. CEO Paul…
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital: Senior Audiologist
The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin is seeking a Senior Audiologist for a full-time maternity leave locum position. Interested candidates must submit a full Curriculum Vitae, cover…
Access to Mental Telehealth Services Varies Greatly Throughout the United States
A study published in the JAMA Health Forum found that disparities in mental telehealth availability in the US are not significantly influenced by patients' mental health conditions or demographics. Instead,…
WellSpan Health aims to improve the patient experience with Nuance’s DAX copilot
Nuance Communications, a Microsoft company, announced that WellSpan Health in Pennsylvania is adding Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) to their patient experience solutions. DAX automates clinical documentation during visits for immediate…
The State of the Union Is … Busy
President Joe Biden is working on his health agenda, while Congress tackles overdue spending bills. Alabama lawmakers are fighting to reopen fertility clinics, and pharmacy giants CVS and Walgreens are…
Valisure warns acne treatments can create cancer-causing benzene
Valisure tested 99 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide and found that when exposed to higher temperatures, they can develop high levels of benzene, a potentially cancer-causing chemical. This was not…
Medicare drug price negotiation hearing pits pharma v Biden admin
Several pharmaceutical industry giants, including Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, and Novo Nordisk, brought a team of lawyers to a courtroom in Trenton, New Jersey, to challenge Medicare's…