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…
No spondyloarthritis screening tools generalizable to all at-risk patients
Researchers found variability in screening tools for spondyloarthritis (SpA) in patients with psoriasis, uveitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. No existing tools are generalizable to all at-risk patients. Screening could improve…
Boehringer Ingelheim sets $35 cap on asthma inhaler out-of-pocket costs
Boehringer Ingelheim is introducing a program to cap out-of-pocket costs at $35 a month for their inhalers used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The initiative, starting on…
Science secretary pays libel damages and costs after falsely accusing academic of breaching Nolan principles
UK science secretary Michelle Donelan falsely accused a member of a diversity group, Kate Sang, of supporting Hamas in a letter last October. Donelan later apologized and agreed to pay…
Alabama passes IVF protection law after uproar over court ruling
Alabama's governor signed a new law providing liability protections related to in vitro fertilization (IVF) after a court ruling caused fertility clinics in the state to halt procedures. The bill…
Smokers’ views on e-cigarette harm worsen, matching or exceeding concerns for cigarettes
A study in England examined harm perceptions of e-cigarettes compared to cigarettes among smokers. Many adult smokers believe e-cigarettes are as harmful as cigarettes due to media exaggeration of risks.…
Is the Faith in Aspirin to Prevent Cardiac Events Warranted?
Experts are questioning the effectiveness of taking a low-dose aspirin every day for primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes. Recent guidelines suggest that aspirin should be used infrequently in…
Change Healthcare Cyberattack: ‘Unsustainable’ for Oncology
An ongoing cyberattack by the BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware group has disrupted cancer practices and patients in the United States. Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth, took its systems offline to prevent…
Parrot Fever Outbreak In Europe Kills 5: Know All About Psittacosis
An outbreak of psittacosis infection, also known as parrot fever, has resulted in five deaths across five European countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a sudden increase in cases…
Handheld ultrasonographic devices with clinical examination may help diagnose pulmonary and cardiac diseases: JAMA
Handheld ultrasonographic devices, used in conjunction with clinical examination, have shown promise in diagnosing pulmonary and cardiac diseases according to a study published in JAMA. These devices could provide a…