Finding Support for Geographic Atrophy
The article discusses how social support is important in managing life with geographic atrophy (GA) which can affect daily activities and lead to emotional challenges. It advises on the importance…
Obesity Associated With More Severe MIS-C Outcomes
Obesity is more common in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) than those with Kawasaki disease. This association results in more severe presentation, laboratory results, and outcomes of…
Do You Regularly Wake Up To An Alarm? It Could Raise Your Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases
A study from the University of Virginia School of Nursing found that waking up to an alarm could lead to a rise in blood pressure, increasing the risk of adverse…
Academic Stress? BJ Medical College 3rd year MBBS Kills Self Four Days Before Exam
. A 3rd year student at BJ Medical College, studying for their MBBS degree, has taken their own life just days before an important exam. The pressure and stress of…
‘We’re Getting Closer and Closer To Bright Going Dark’: Molina Lowers Purchase Price for Bright Health Group’s MA Business
Molina Healthcare and Bright Health Group have agreed to lower the purchase price of Molina buying Bright Health’s Medicare Advantage business, reducing it from $600 million to $500 million. The…
Consultant Physician in Care of the Elderly Medicine
Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Londonderry is seeking candidates for a position with a salary range of £88,799 – £119,723 per annum. The closing date for applications is Friday 12th January…
4D cardiac imaging company LUMA Vision secures $22M
LUMA Vision, a maker of 4D cardiac imaging and navigation platform, has secured $22 million in Series A3 financing led by existing and new investors. The company, which developed VERAFEYE,…
Patients Facing Death Are Opting for a Lifesaving Heart Device — But at What Risk?
Arvid Herrman, a 68-year-old Wisconsin farmer, chose to have a mechanical pump called HeartMate 3 implanted in his heart after being too old and sick for a heart transplant. Unfortunately,…
Three-quarters of patients in RA remission flare within 3 years of TNF inhibitor taper
Approximately 75% of patients in rheumatoid arthritis remission who taper TNF inhibitors to withdrawal experience a flare within 3 years, according to a study presented at ACR Convergence 2023. Just…
Amy Abernethy to step down as Verily’s chief medical officer
Amy Abernethy, Verily's president of product development and chief medical officer, is leaving the company to start a non-profit aimed at revolutionizing the health care system's data collection. The company…