What Causes Obesity? More Science Points to the Brain
Michael Smith struggled with obesity and food cravings for much of his life. Doctors are now beginning to consider obesity as a brain disorder, with brain-based treatments being developed to…
Menstrual Cycles Intensify Suicidal Thoughts In People Struggling With Mental Health, Study Says
A study from the University of Illinois, Chicago found that women with suicidal thoughts face an increased risk of ideation or planning of suicide during the days around menstruation. The…
Can’t reject Medical Reimbursement Claim only because patient was treated in a non-network hospital: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has ruled that a medical reimbursement claim cannot be rejected solely because the patient was treated in a non-network hospital. The court stated that the treatment…
How AI Scribe Vendors Can Better Meet the Needs of Primary Care Physicians
AI scribing tools are becoming popular in the healthcare industry, with companies like Nuance and Augmedix offering solutions to record and transcribe physician-patient encounters. A survey by Elation Health found…
Scabies outbreaks triple this year
Scabies outbreaks in Ireland have increased dramatically in 2023, with 26 outbreaks reported compared to just nine in 2022. The rise in cases reflects a trend seen across Europe, particularly…
Coffee and Tea Consumption Linked to Lower Metabolic Syndrome Mortality
A study found that daily tea and moderate coffee consumption can decrease mortality risk among patients with metabolic syndrome. Researchers used data from the UK Biobank to conduct a prospective…
Jakarta-based digital clinic obtains $5M and more digital health fundings
Jakarta-based digital clinic network, Klinik Pintar, has raised $5 million in funding to expand and introduce new products. It plans to launch a second neurology specialist clinic and expand into…
‘Until It Is Fixed’: Congress Ramps Up Action on Social Security Clawbacks
The Senate Finance Committee plans to meet with Social Security to address overpayments. Recipients told to repay billions in overpayments. Legislation gaining support to raise asset limits for Social Security…
Three elements key to creating effective practice website
The content discusses the key takeaways from a Healio Video Perspective on effective practice websites. The discussion is led by Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and David Evans, PhD, MBA. They…
STAT letters to the editor on med school and intellectual disabilities
In an effort to encourage good-faith discussion about difficult issues, STAT is now publishing selected letters to the editor received in response to its First Opinion essays. The topics include…