Taking Erectile Dysfunction Drugs With Common Chest Pain Medication May Lead To Early Death
A new study has found that people who use the drug phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i) for erectile dysfunction along with nitrates, a medication for chest pain, are at higher risk of…
Use of suction drains in primary TKA associated with increased blood loss, transfusion requirements
The use of suction drains in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is linked to higher blood loss and the need for transfusions. This finding suggests that the use of suction…
Unlocking 4 Areas of Provider Network Value in the Wake of Surprise Billing Mandates
The No Surprises Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act have led to significant operational and transparency changes for payers. Provider network operations are now under pressure due to regulations, labor challenges,…
One-in-three consultants sign up to Sláintecare contract
More than 1,500 Irish consultants, representing 35% of the consultant workforce, have signed the new public-only Sláintecare contract. This includes 306 new consultants and 1,242 who switched from previous contracts.…
What Would a Second Trump Presidency Look Like for Health Care?
Donald Trump has promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, even though his administration failed to pass a replacement plan in 2017. Despite never presenting his own Obamacare…
Sydnexis to debut data for progressive pediatric myopia treatment in 2024
Nick Ruth, MBA, of Sydnexis, provides an update on SYD-101, a treatment for progressive myopia in pediatric patients, at Hawaiian Eye 2024. The company plans to release data for the…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Share your new hires, promotions, and other changes with us and we'll help spread the news. This week, ROME Therapeutics hired Heike Keilhack as their new chief scientific officer. Prior…
We know what we need to do to improve health and reduce inequalities, now we need politicians to act
In a piece for an election year, Michael Marmot, director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity, writes about the importance of hope and taking action to create a fairer,…
Cannabis has no clear effect on treatment of opioid addiction, study finds
A new study indicates that cannabis does not have a significant effect on the treatment of opioid addiction among individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder. The study suggests that…
Self-Care Tips for Parents of a Child With Central Precocious Puberty
Parenting a child with any health condition is challenging, but it's important for parents to also prioritize their own well-being. Tips for taking care of yourself while caring for a…