Data show clinical trials are becoming more inclusive
A new meta-analysis from the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Hackensack Meridian Health Research Institute shows a positive trending shift towards equity and inclusivity in clinical trials and medical…
Possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens concern about chronic wasting disease
Millions of hunters in North America hunt deer each fall and consume the venison. However, experts are concerned about chronic wasting disease (CWD), a rapidly spreading, contagious, and always fatal…
How I Plan for Specific Tasks With Geographic Atrophy
Joan Kathryn, 79, was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2008. She has developed wet AMD in her left eye and geographic atrophy (GA) in both eyes. The condition…
Organ Donations Increased in Québec After MAiD
Organ donations after medical assistance in dying (MAiD) accounted for 14% of total deceased donations in Quebec in 2022, according to new research. The study found that since 2018, there…
Best Fiber Supplements For 2024: Boost Your Digestive Health
Dietary fiber from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes offers essential health benefits, such as aiding digestion, controlling blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, and contributing to weight management. If it's difficult…
Health Budget 2024: Key healthcare initiatives unveiled
The health budget for 2024 has been announced, with a focus on key healthcare initiatives. The initiatives aim to improve the overall healthcare system and address current challenges. The budget…
Cigna MA Sale to HCSC Could Still Clear Way for Humana Acquisition, Expert Says
Cigna is selling its Medicare Advantage, supplemental benefits, Medicare Part D, and CareAllies businesses to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) for $3.7 billion. This move is expected to close in…
Health and social care professionals welcome introduction of discipline managers to children’s disability teams
The HSE has agreed to introduce interim discipline managers in Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) after concerns were raised by various professional organizations about clinical governance and risk management in…
Prenatal Infections Increase Psychiatric Symptom Risk in Children
Prenatal infections could be a risk factor for psychiatric symptoms in children, according to recent research. The study, based on the Generation R Study, found that exposure to prenatal infection…
Crohn’s Researchers: Stool Samples Predict Onset of Disease Within 5 Years
Scientists have discovered a mutual dependence between human microbiota and our health, particularly in relation to the onset of Crohn's disease. New research from the University of Toronto has shown…