IUS Monitoring of IBD May Prompt Faster Treatment Change
Intestinal ultrasound (IUS) was found to lead to earlier treatment changes and faster remission for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared to conventional disease monitoring in a small retrospective…
Should You Put The Toilet Lid Up Or Down While Flushing? Here’s What A Study Says
A new study found that the risk of aerosolized viruses contaminating bathroom surfaces during toilet flushing is not affected by whether the lid is up or down. The only way…
Potassium-enriched salt is missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines
Potassium-enriched salt, which is not included in current hypertension guidelines, is being recognized as a missing ingredient. The inclusion of this type of salt in the guidelines could potentially improve…
Biosimilar Insulins Promise Patients New Choices, But Competition Is Still Lacking
Spending on insulin has tripled over the past decade, topping $22 billion in 2022. The inflation-adjusted cost of insulin increased 24% from 2017 to 2022. New lower-cost insulin options are…
HIQA to assess benefits of enhanced flu vaccine in over-65s
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) in Ireland is conducting a national assessment of enhanced flu vaccines for those aged 65 and older. The current flu vaccine program uses…
Health Enters the Presidential Race
This content summarizes a KFF Health News podcast episode titled "Health Enters the Presidential Race." The host, Julie Rovner, discussed the presidential election and health-related issues based on the New…
EVO ICL more ‘forgiving’ than previous versions
At Hawaiian Eye 2024, Dr. Audrey R. Talley Rostov discusses the benefits of the EVO ICL from STAAR Surgical. She highlights that the material on the ICL itself is more…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Share your new hires, promotions, and staffing changes with us, and we'll help spread the word. This week, Eleven Therapeutics has appointed Paloma Giangrande as the new chief technology officer,…
Consultants in England narrowly reject pay deal
The BMA has called on the government to propose a better pay offer for consultants in England after its members narrowly voted against the government’s offer. In a referendum, 51.1%…
New study reveals the profound impact of forced separation between humans and their pets
A new study has found that pet owners forced to be separated from their animals in crisis situations, including domestic violence victims, suffer from a lack of needed support services.…