Health Care Workers Push for Their Own Confidential Mental Health Treatment
States are redefining when medical professionals can seek mental health treatment without risking notification to licensing boards. Health care workers often delay seeking help, impacting their work and patient care.…
Nasal key driver genes linked to ozone, fine particulate matter exposure in asthma
Researchers found key driver genes linked to ozone and fine particulate matter exposure in patients with asthma. Six genes were identified for ozone exposure and three for fine particulate matter…
Cyberattack on UnitedHealth subsidiary cripples pharmacies, hospitals
Hospitals, pharmacies, and health care providers are facing delays in insurance processing due to a cyberattack on UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare subsidiary. The attack, believed to be orchestrated by a nation-state,…
Kenneth McLean
Kenneth McLean, a former captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps, met his future wife Nancy in freshers' week and went on to become a GP in Dalkeith. He was…
Drug limits dangerous reactions to allergy-triggering foods, pediatric study finds
A new study led by scientists at the Stanford School of Medicine found that a drug called omalizumab can prevent dangerous allergic responses in children with food allergies, even to…
Novel technique could transform the treatment landscape for brain disorders
Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science have developed a new non-invasive brain stimulation method called Patterned Low-Intensity Low-Frequency Ultrasound (LILFUS) that can induce long-lasting changes in brain function. This…
Hospitals Turn to Farm-Fresh Food for Better Health
Some U.S. hospitals are partnering with local farms to provide healthier, tastier food to patients by using fresh, locally sourced produce. These collaborations not only result in better meals for…
Outcomes Remain Stable up to 3 Years
Long-term data on the use of risankizumab in moderate to severe Crohn's disease show stable rates of clinical remission and endoscopic response for up to 3 years, according to the…
Expert Urges Care For Baby Teeth For Lifelong Wellness
Maintaining proper oral hygiene for children is crucial for their overall health and well-being. Baby teeth play a vital role in the development of permanent teeth, speech, and self-confidence. Dental…
BC RRM-F Promising Alternative to Gold Standard MTA for primary molar pulpotomy, reveals Pediatric Dentistry Study
A study in Pediatric Dentistry found that BC RRM-F is a promising alternative to the gold standard MTA for primary molar pulpotomy. This material could potentially offer comparable results to…