Immune Response May Cause Virus-Induced Neurologic Damage

A new study suggests that neurologic damage following acute viral infections may be attributed to the body's excessive immune response to the infection. Researchers identified a specific population of T…

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Smelling Familiar Scents May Help Depressed Individuals In Their Recovery: Study

A recent study found that familiar scents could be more powerful than words in helping depressed individuals recover. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of…

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Glutamate Infusion Reduces Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery: JAMA

A study published in JAMA found that infusing glutamate during cardiac surgery can reduce kidney injury. The study involved 1,000 patients undergoing cardiac surgery, with half receiving a glutamate infusion…

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Employers Have a Pain Problem

Chronic pain is a growing issue in the workplace, affecting up to 40% of the workforce and leading to significant economic costs. The impact of chronic pain includes lost workdays,…

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Consultant in Acute Medicine – Enniskillen

The South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen is recruiting for a position with a salary range of £88,799 to £119,723 per annum. The reference number for the position is 52875520…

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Gabapentinoid Use Linked to Risk for Severe COPD Exacerbations

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who use gabapentinoids for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and other chronic pain have…

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Zocdoc launches new search capability and more digital health news

Zocdoc has introduced a new Guided Search tool to help patients find the right in-network healthcare provider based on their symptoms and treatment needs. Quest Diagnostics launched the MelaNodal Predict…

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‘Behind the Times’: Washington Tries to Catch Up With AI’s Use in Health Care

Lawmakers and regulators in Washington are considering how to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, but industry experts believe there is a risk of overregulation. The impact of AI…

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Ipsilateral PJI rare 5 years after index infection in THA, TKA

The risk for ipsilateral periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) within 5 years of the index infection in patients with total hip or knee arthroplasty is low, with only 1% to 2%…

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Congress considering partial increase for doctor pay in Medicare

Lawmakers are considering increasing doctors' Medicare pay to offset a 3.4% Medicare pay cut that went into effect on Jan 1. The cut resulted from the expiration of pandemic-era bonuses…

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