Kidney Cancer More Likely to Be Advanced at Diagnosis in Rural Areas
Patients in rural areas have more advanced kidney cancer at diagnosis and lower survival rates compared to those in urban areas. Researchers found that patients in rural areas had a…
AI identified as a top risk for healthcare
A report by Kodiak Solutions identified AI and new technologies as among the top five management risks for healthcare providers in 2024, alongside financial performance, competition, workforce, and cybersecurity. The…
Una decisión difícil: cuando los adultos mayores tienen que dejar de conducir
Lewis Morgenstern has decided to sign an advanced directive for driving when he turns 65, which indicates he will stop driving when his children ask him to. This decision comes…
Dupilumab safe for long-term use to treat moderate to severe asthma
A study on the long-term safety of dupilumab, a treatment for moderate to severe asthma, found that it appeared safe for long-term use. The study included 393 participants who received…
FTC says it’s on ‘an incredible winning streak’ against pharma
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on the pharmaceutical industry to address concerns about high prescription drug costs. The Biden administration is using the FTC to send a…
Invasive breast cancer and breast cancer death after non-screen detected ductal carcinoma in situ
Breast cancer screening has reduced breast cancer deaths, but has led to an increase in non-screen detected ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). A study by Mannu and colleagues found that…
New study assesses long-term risk of invasive breast cancer after pre-invasive disease
A study published in The BMJ found that women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) outside of the NHS breast screening program are around four times as likely to…
Functional, nonepileptic seizures linked to higher death rate than expected
A study conducted in the United States found that the death rate for patients diagnosed with functional seizures is higher than expected, with 11 patients out of 700 dying in…
Stop Using the Medicine Cabinet. Oh, and Now Clean It Out
Properly storing and disposing of medications is crucial for everyone's safety. Medications stored in bathroom cabinets are exposed to high humidity and temperature fluctuations, leading to faster degradation. Household medications…
Pandemic Left Obesity Legacy Among School Children
Lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in England caused a significant increase in obesity and overweight cases in primary school children, particularly those from deprived areas, according to researchers at…