Citzens’ Assembly recommends health-led approach to drug use
A report with 36 recommendations from the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use has been submitted to Oireachtas for consideration. The recommendations include a health-led approach to drug use, introducing a…
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width is a Marker of Psoriasis Risk in Women
A study published in Frontiers in Medicine found that high red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is associated with an increased risk for psoriasis in women. The study used data…
E-clinics chain CureBay bags another $7.5M and more digital health fundings in India
Rural-focused e-clinic chain CureBay secured an additional Rs 620 million ($7.5 million) in funding as part of a Series A round, bringing their total raised in 2022 to $13.5 million.…
Senate Probes the Cost of Assisted Living and Its Burden on American Families
The U.S. Senate committee on Aging is investigating the assisted living industry, discussing the concerns regarding the high costs, quality of care, and financial practices. Both Republican and Democratic senators…
Reinforce self-care on individual, system levels for clinicians to ‘flourish’
Stacy A. Ogbeide discusses the importance of self-care and wellness for healthcare professionals, especially in the post-COVID era. She emphasizes the need for the healthcare system to support practice changes…
FTC sues over Novant Health acquisition of two N.C. hospitals
The federal government is seeking to block Novant Health from acquiring two hospitals in North Carolina, which would give them control of over 65% of the inpatient market in the…
STIs: Rise in young people follows decade of cuts to sexual health service, MPs hear
Senior health leaders are urging the government to develop a strategy on sexual health in response to the increasing rates of sexually transmitted infections among young people. England's chief medical…
Writing by hand may increase brain connectivity more than typing on a keyboard
The differences in brain activity between handwriting and typing have been studied by researchers in Norway who found that handwriting increases brain connectivity more than typing. Connectivity between different brain…
Does closing the toilet lid before flushing prevent viral contamination?
A new study found that toilet flushing creates aerosols that can carry viruses to other surfaces, leading to potential cross-contamination. The study examined the impact of closing the toilet lid…
MS: Life Tips for Women
At 27, Julie Stamm was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the midst of her finance career. Now 42, she advocates for others with MS and authored a children's book. She…