New study shows XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces hospitalizations and ICU admissions in older adults
A recent study in the Netherlands evaluated the effectiveness of the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine in reducing hospitalizations and ICU admissions among previously vaccinated adults aged 60 and over from October…
Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Coughs are responsible for sending over 30 million people to doctor's offices every year and are the most common medical symptom in the United States. Despite this, medication does not…
Pregnancy Safe After BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer
New research presented at the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium suggests that young women with BRCA-mutated breast cancer can become pregnant and carry a healthy baby to term without…
Millions Infected Worldwide As Rising Temperatures Cause Virus To Flare
"2023 has seen the most dengue cases in recorded history, primarily in the Western Hemisphere with around five million infections and 5,500 deaths, the highest since 1980. The surge in…
Healthful Vegetarian diet may improve insomnia, finds study
A study suggests that a healthful vegetarian diet may help improve insomnia. The study found that participants who followed a vegetarian diet experienced better sleep quality compared to those who…
MedCity FemFwd: Why Employed Women Have Higher Out-of-Pocket Costs Than Employed Men
In this episode of MedCity FemFwd, Marielle Farina discusses the gender disparity in out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. She co-authored a report that found employed women have $15.4 billion more in healthcare…
Stroke patients admitted to hospital faster in 2022
The Irish National Audit of Stroke (INAS) National Report 2022 found that almost one-in-four stroke patients were inadequately prescribed blood thinners, had paused their medication, or regularly forgot to take…
Anifrolumab May Help Prevent Organ Damage in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
An observational study in Japan found that anifrolumab, a new treatment targeting the interferon pathway, effectively improved disease activity and reduced glucocorticoid (GC) doses among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus…
New AI tool for detecting facial palsy and more briefs
Computer scientists from Australia and Iraq have developed an AI-based diagnostic tool to detect facial palsy with 98% accuracy. The system uses a microcomputer, digital camera, and deep learning algorithm,…
When Hospitals Sue Patients (Part 1)
Some hospitals sue patients in bulk for unpaid medical bills, even if the defendants are already facing financial hardship or bankruptcy. These lawsuits often don't bring hospitals much money, yet…