Current AI programs do worse at identifying skin lesions in people of color, research shows
Artificial intelligence (AI) in dermatology is gaining popularity for assessing, diagnosing, and treating skin conditions. However, a recent analysis of studies in the International Journal of Dermatology found shortcomings when…
What Are Vaginal Gummies? Debunking the Latest Health Craze
The content discusses the importance of understanding vaginal health and the misconceptions surrounding it. Experts like Karen Adams and Heather Irobunda emphasize that vaginas are self-cleaning and do not need…
FDA Approves Second Tocilizumab Biosimilar
The US FDA approved biosimilar tocilizumab-aazg (Tyenne) by Fresenius Kabi, making it the second tocilizumab biosimilar approved. It is available in both IV and subcutaneous formulations, similar to the reference…
Can Refined Carbs Affect Your Looks? Chronic Consumption Linked To Reduced Facial Attractiveness: Study
A new study suggests that chronic consumption of refined carbohydrates, such as white flour and table sugar, may reduce facial attractiveness in both men and women. The Western diet rich…
Fish-related metabolite tied to lower risk of chronic kidney disease: Study
A recent study has found that a metabolite derived from fish consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease. The study suggests that this metabolite,…
Will 2024 be the Year We Address the Real Roots of the Opioid Crisis?
The opioid crisis has claimed over 112,000 lives in 2023, surpassing deaths from car accidents and gun violence combined. The epidemic has cost $1.5 trillion and is contributing to a…
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital: Basic Grade Pharmacy Technician
The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital is a specialist hospital in Dublin. Candidates interested in applying for positions at the hospital should email their Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, and…
Surgery May Improve Survival in Older Patients With Invasive Breast Cancer
Surgery may improve overall survival in older women with invasive breast cancer aged 80 and above, according to a study published in Clinical Breast Cancer. The study found that patients…
Mass General Brigham, AvoMD partner for rapid response care workflows
Health system Mass General Brigham is partnering with AvoMD to help rapid response teams identify patients at risk of fatal respiratory or cardiac arrest outside of the ICU. AvoMD converts…
Operating in the Red: Half of Rural Hospitals Lose Money, as Many Cut Services
Rural hospitals, including South Lincoln Medical Center in Wyoming, are facing worsening financial problems leading to closures and service cuts. A report by Chartis Center for Rural Health found that…