Nanofiber-coated cotton bandages fight infection and help wounds to heal more quickly
Cornell University researchers have developed nanofiber-coated cotton bandages that utilize the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of a botanical compound. This development is significant due to the increasing number of multidrug-resistant…
New Treatments for Your Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can be treated in various ways depending on the duration, severity, and cause of the pain. Treatments include radiofrequency ablation, nerve root blocks, epidural steroid injections, trigger point…
Two Doctors Face Down a Gunman While Saving His Victim
Are there doctors in the house is a series that provides medical professionals in emergency situations. Dr. Bill Madden and Dr. Ron Quinta described an experience at a nursery in…
GLO24K GLO24K Recognized Among Top 10 Innovative Skincare Companies
GLO24K is recognized as one of the top 10 innovative skincare companies of 2023, founded by experienced skincare specialists. The brand aims to make 24k gold skincare accessible to everyone,…
Stroke patient’s zero-degree head positioning before surgery may improve neurological function: Study
A study suggests that positioning stroke patients' heads at a zero-degree angle before surgery may improve their neurological function. This finding could have implications for improving outcomes for stroke patients…
MedCity News Launches Debunked, A Show Where We Slaughter Myths, Bad Practices and Sacred Cows in Healthcare
The author, as a healthcare consumer and journalist, has felt frustrated by the lack of critical commentary about the healthcare industry, which often focuses on self-congratulatory statements and happy talk.…
Asthma Society launches free e-referral platform
The Asthma Society of Ireland has launched a new e-referral platform for healthcare professionals to refer patients or carers with asthma or COPD concerns to the Adviceline service. The Adviceline…
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…