Glycated Albumin Improves Prediction of Adverse CKD Outcomes
Adding glycated albumin to HbA1c may improve glycemic monitoring and risk stratification in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) according to research presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney…
Virgin Pulse, HealthComp rebrand as Personify Health following $3B merger
Virgin Pulse and HealthComp, now rebranded as Personify Health, are combining their offerings to create a personalized health platform that addresses increasing healthcare costs and complexity. The transition to Personify…
Cities Know That the Way Police Respond to Mental Crisis Calls Must Change. But How?
Philadelphia police officers are now using a co-responder program that pairs them with civilian mental health professionals, like social workers. This enables them to respond to 911 calls involving people…
AstraZeneca stays mum on Medicare drug pricing negotiations
Medicare has started negotiating drug prices for the first time, but neither the government nor the drug makers are revealing details. Last week, Medicare made its first offers to 10…
NHS charities help with more than just the trimmings
Ellie Orton, CEO of NHS Charities Together, urged for more debate on the impact of charitable funding on the NHS for both staff and patients. The organization aims to provide…
Faulty DNA disposal system found to cause inflammation
Salk scientists have discovered a novel mechanism that removes improperly functioning mtDNA and sends it from inside to outside of the mitochondria. This process can cause inflammation in the immune…
Study finds gut health key to combating skin diseases, eyes probiotics as potential treatment
Researchers in Poland published a study exploring the connection between the gut microbiome and skin diseases, focusing on the use of probiotics to correct gut dysbiosis as a treatment. Skin…
Alzheimer’s: Maintaining Your Relationship
Alzheimer’s disease affects the person with the disease and their loved ones, making it difficult to maintain the relationship. Understanding the stages of the disease and adapting to the changes…
Screening and Treatment Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality
Breast cancer mortality in the United States decreased significantly between 1975 and 2019, attributed to improved screening and treatments, particularly for hormone receptor-positive cancers. Therapeutic advances, such as 30 new…
Switching Arms While Taking Multi-Dose Vaccines May Improve Immune Response: Study
A study suggests that alternating arms while receiving multi-dose vaccines can result in a better immune response. Researchers found a four-fold increase in immune response among those who alternated arms…