MedCity Moves Podcast: Recent Hires, Layoffs & an Interview with Kristin Myers, Chief Digital Officer at Northwell Health
The MedCity Moves Podcast returns with its first episode of the year, covering executive appointments and exits in the healthcare industry. Senior Reporter Katie Adams discusses new leaders at Centene,…
Just three-in-ten believe grief supports are sufficient – survey
Research conducted by the Irish Hospice Foundation found that only 30% of the public feel there are enough supports available for those who have experienced loss. The research also revealed…
For Girls, Early Life Adversity Tied to Sleep Disturbance, Depressive Symptoms
A study published in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that early life adversity (ELA) is linked to sleep disturbance and depression in adolescent girls, but not boys.…
Slow and steady uptake of genAI in APAC healthcare in 2024
Generative AI has been well-received in the healthcare industry, offering potential for efficiency and improvement in patient care. Japanese partners are interested in using genAI platforms, while in the US,…
¿Dónde están los proveedores de atención primaria del país? La respuesta no es fácil
Valley-Wide Health Systems in San Luis, Colorado, provides medical care to a community of about 600 people. The clinic has trouble finding a full-time medical provider, despite offering incentives such…
Vertex non-opioid pain medication trial results get a mixed reaction
The pain medication VX-548, developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, showed modest pain relief and was generally safe in late-stage trials. However, a debate started regarding the drug's potential wide use if…
The best version of you—says who?
The author criticizes the normalizing of cosmetic medicine and the pressure to achieve a certain appearance. This trend is now mainstream and even promoted by healthcare professionals, leading to the…
Scientists develop technology to prevent medical accidents related to analgesic drug infusion pump in hospitals
Researchers have developed an integrated drug infusion pump with flow and bubble sensor modules to prevent medical accidents related to analgesic drug infusion in hospitals. These sensor modules can detect…
New research identifies immune system activity as likely cause of long Covid
New research has identified changes in blood proteins caused by the body's immune defenses as the likely cause of long Covid. This could lead to new treatments as well as…
How Concerned Should We Be?
The United States is at risk for measles outbreaks, despite having officially wiped out measles in 2000. The COVID-19 pandemic led to delays in measles vaccinations, leaving millions of children…