Facility fees for colonoscopy nearly 55% more at hospitals vs. ambulatory surgery centers
Researchers compared facility fees for three common colonoscopy procedures at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. They found that the fees were approximately 55% higher at hospitals compared to ambulatory surgery…
In shift, Texas to cover initial consult for Afghan baby’s gene therapy
The Texas Medicaid program has agreed to cover costs for doctors to assess 4-month-old infertility patient Sufyan Pashai in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sufyan's older brother has metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a neurodegenerative…
Tom Nolan’s research reviews—11 January 2024
A clinical editor discusses the potential fallacy of relying on easily measured data from wearable technology to inform mental health care, emphasizing the importance of considering the impact on patients.…
Flagging dementia patients for better hospital care
Cedar-Sinai investigators have developed a way to use electronic health records to identify hospitalized patients with dementia. The method, outlined in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, is designed…
UTEP researchers unveil promising new weapon against leukemia and lymphoma
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have identified a promising new pharmaceutical compound called thiophene F-8 that successfully kills leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells. This could lead…
Why This Exercise Is So Good for High Blood Pressure
The content discusses how isometric exercises have been found to be especially effective in lowering blood pressure. Isometric exercises involve holding a position to flex muscles, which constricts blood vessels…
So Far, No Ties Between GLP-1s and Suicidal Thoughts
The FDA has not found any evidence linking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications used for type 2 diabetes and obesity to suicidal thoughts or actions. This determination…
Study Says One Liter Of Bottled Water Contains 240,000 Plastic Particles
A recent study found that a person consumes around 240,000 tiny plastic particles from one liter of bottled water, raising concerns about the potential health impacts of micro-nano plastics. Researchers…
Olanzapine and samidorphan combination effective for long-term treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
Olanzapine and samidorphan combination has been found to be effective for the long-term treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medication has shown promising results in managing the symptoms of…
FDA’s Preliminary Review of GLP-1 Meds Finds No Tie to Suicidal Thoughts, Actions
The FDA has found no evidence that GLP-1 drugs used for diabetes and weight loss cause suicidal thoughts or actions. Reports in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System prompted the…