Inflammatory Arthritis Has Big Impact on Systemic Sclerosis
In a large observational study of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), researchers found that one third of patients had inflammatory arthritis (IA), which was associated with poor quality of life…
Coughing Even Weeks After Infection? Here’s What Researchers Say
Post-infectious cough affects 11-25% of adults after a respiratory illness, lasting 3-8 weeks. It can arise due to inflammatory reaction, mucous production, and bronchial sensitivity. Medications like inhaled corticosteroids and…
Home insulin pump use safe for hospitalized children with diabetes without active ketoacidosis
Home insulin pump use has been found to be safe for hospitalized children with diabetes who do not have active ketoacidosis. A study conducted by researchers supports the continued use…
Episode 1: Debunked (audio): Slaughtering Myths, Bad Practices and Sacred Cows in Healthcare
In the first episode of Debunked: Slaughtering Myths, Bad Practices and Sacred Cows in Healthcare, co-hosts Arundhati Parmar and Samir Batra discuss bad billing practices in healthcare, with a focus…
Medical Director, Smarmore Castle, Private Addictions Clinic
Smarmore Castle in Ireland is hiring a Medical Director for their addiction treatment center. This role involves overseeing the medical care of patients, managing admissions, detoxification, and treatment plans, as…
VPEQ-CSPS Validated as Tool to Assess Patient Preferences for MM Treatment
A new study published in the Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia journal validates a new tool called the Values and Preferences Elicitation Questionnaire – Cure and Survival Preference Scale (VPEQ-CSPS)…
Genetic testing company Invitae files for bankruptcy
Genetic testing company Invitae has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to continue operations using existing cash and seeking to sell its business. The San Francisco-based company seeks approval to…
For the Love of Health Care and Health Policy
Readers wrote health policy valentines about prescription drug pricing, medical debt, and primary care shortages. The winning entries were turned into cartoons by staff illustrator Oona Tempest. Jennifer Reck's poem…
Macular neovascularization changes persist in AMD, even with long-term anti-VEGF therapy
The article discusses a study that found that macular neovascularization (MNV) and complete retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and outer retina atrophy (cRORA) continue to grow even with frequent anti-VEGF treatment…
Trade deal leak raises alarm over access to generic medicines
A leaked draft agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association has sparked concerns over access to affordable generic medicines. The agreement, which is expected to be concluded by…