Capsaicin cough reflex sensitivity may help prevent severe acute exacerbations among COPD patients
Research suggests that capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers, may help reduce the severity of acute exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The…
How Are Payers Approaching Obesity Management?
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are in high demand but cannot solve the obesity crisis alone, according to payer executives. Obesity is a chronic and complex condition that requires…
Recruitment freeze leading to more doctors emigrating, IMO says
The Irish Medical Organisation has criticized the HSE recruitment freeze, calling it ‘deeply flawed’ and ‘unsafe’. The policy is causing NCHDs to emigrate in increasing numbers and is negatively impacting…
Rise in Cervical Cancer Rates Among Low-Income Women
A recent study published in the International Journal of Cancer found a concerning rise in cervical cancer rates among women living in low-income areas in the United States. The study…
Proving Service Connection in Anxiety VA Claims
Anxiety disorders affect millions of individuals worldwide, including a significant number of veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides disability benefits for veterans with anxiety-related conditions, but establishing service…
Women’s health platform Maven Clinic employees gain access to WellTheory
WellTheory, a virtual care platform for autoimmune diseases, has partnered with Maven Clinic to offer its employees access to nutrition and lifestyle coaching. WellTheory provides two virtual visits per month…
Ouch. That ‘Free’ Annual Checkup Might Cost You. Here’s Why.
Many patients are being billed for preventive care services despite the ACA's guarantee that these should be free. The gray areas of the law have allowed for creative billing practices…
‘Heart-brain clinics’ useful policy to assess cognitive decline for people with HF
A recent survey conducted in the Netherlands showed that most cardiologists do not routinely screen for cognitive impairment in older patients with heart failure, despite its recommendation in current guidelines.…
Investment in vaccine development is lagging, report finds
The COVID vaccines have saved approximately 20 million lives globally and produced substantial revenue for pharmaceutical companies. Despite the significant investment in these vaccines, funding for experimental vaccines for various…
Mark Mortimer Crosse | The BMJ
Mark Mortimer Crosse was born in Haverfordwest, Wales, and grew up in a military family. He attended Westminster School and turned down a Royal Air Force flying scholarship to study…