Medicare Advantage Is Popular, but Some Beneficiaries Feel Buyer’s Remorse
Medicare Advantage plans are increasingly popular, with 30.8 million Americans enrolled. However, once you're in a Medicare Advantage plan, it may be difficult to switch back to traditional Medicare. Advantage…
FDA approves Uloric generic for chronic hyperuricemia management in gout
The FDA has approved generic febuxostat 40 mg and 80 mg tablets, a generic version of Uloric, for the management of chronic hyperuricemia in adult patients with gout. The tablets…
Steward Health Care’s financial issues may hurt health care access
Steward Health Care, a for-profit health system in Eastern Massachusetts, is facing financial distress and may have to close some facilities. Regulators are working to prevent layoffs and the loss…
Helen Salisbury: Primary care networks in a tangle
Primary care networks (PCNs) were established in 2019 as groups of general practices working together to provide services for a local population. Each PCN receives a budget for additional staff,…
New year, new start: Identifying the right therapist
Finding the right therapist is an important step for those considering therapy. Dr. Eric Storch, a psychologist from Baylor College of Medicine, outlines the importance of connecting and feeling comfortable…
A new biological classification system for Parkinson’s disease research
Parkinson's disease is complex, with some forms caused by genetics and others by environmental factors. A new model called SynNeurGe classifies the disease based on biology rather than clinical diagnosis.…
Menstrual Migraine Tips
Menstrual migraines are common and there are many treatment options available to help manage the pain and discomfort. These migraines are typically more severe and last longer than regular migraines,…
Study Finds Multidisciplinary Pediatric AD Clinic Beneficial
A clinic called the Multidisciplinary Atopic Dermatitis Program (MADP) was established to provide comprehensive care for patients with severe atopic dermatitis (AD) by involving a team of clinicians from different…
Study Says Even Once A Month Consumption Raises Risk
A large-scale study observed a connection between consuming energy drinks and disturbed sleep, particularly among younger people. Marketing themselves as enhancing mental and physical energy, energy drinks contain high amounts…
Prevalence of Erectile dysfunction high among men with prediabetes and diabetes, finds study
A study has found that the prevalence of erectile dysfunction is high among men with prediabetes and diabetes. The study also mentions the use of cookies for analytics, advertising, and…