Accompany Health launches with $56M to care for low-income patients
Accompany Health, a Bethesda-based care provider, has secured $56 million in Series A funding to offer in-home and virtual care services for low-income patients with complex needs. Services include primary…
Ketamine Therapy for Mental Health a ‘Wild West’ for Doctors and Patients
Sarah Gutilla, who suffered from severe treatment-resistant depression, found relief in intravenous ketamine treatments at Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles. After six rounds of treatment, Gutilla felt instantly better, though most…
Biogen walks away from Aduhelm, years after polarizing approval
Biogen is relinquishing its ownership of Alzheimer’s treatment Aduhelm, which came under scrutiny after its 2021 approval. The Swiss company, Neurimmune, who developed the drug, will regain full rights to…
David Oliver: Work wellness programmes aren’t the key to improving NHS morale or retention
André Spicer, a professor of organizational behavior, discusses how workplace wellness programs do not improve employee happiness, citing a decline in staff satisfaction in the NHS. The 2022 staff survey,…
New treatment shows promise against fatal neurological disease: Study
Guilhem Gallart, a French musician diagnosed with ALS in 2015, is receiving hope from a new treatment for the disease. ALS is a deadly neurodegenerative disease that affects about 30,000…
Does visual impairment influence mental disorders?
A recent study published in Scientific Reports analyzed the impact of visual impairment (VI) on mental disorders in the elderly. The researchers found that there is a significant association between…
Can Medicine Integrate Spiritual and Religious Practice?
Traditional Western medicine has not emphasized spiritual well-being, but new evidence suggests that spiritual and religious practices have a significant impact on mental health. Higher levels of spirituality and religiousness…
In Search of the Nation’s Primary Care Providers
Clinicians at Valley-Wide Health Systems in San Luis, Colorado struggle with full-time provider shortages in rural areas. Costilla County's clinic faces vacancies despite federal incentives such as loan repayment programs…
Good Nutrition Before And During Pregnancy Could Prevent Childhood Obesity, Study Says
Childhood obesity is a critical global health issue that can be prevented by ensuring that expectant mothers receive proper nutrition before and during pregnancy. A recent study published in BMC…
Buprenorphine safer for opioid use disorder during pregnancy compared to methadone
Buprenorphine is a safer option for treating opioid use disorder during pregnancy compared to methadone. This conclusion is based on a study that found decreased risks of preterm birth, low…