According to the American Medical Association, burnout is a growing crisis for healthcare providers and patients. A Mayo Clinic study showed that 62% of physicians experienced burnout symptoms in 2021, up from 39% the year before. Administrative tasks, electronic medical record documentation, and lack of time per patient contribute to burnout, as do the demands…
The General Practitioner Access to Community Diagnostics (GPACD) Scheme has seen a significant increase in demand, with over 700,000 radiology scans completed since its launch. The budget for the scheme has also increased to support its continued provision. The initiative allows GPs to refer patients directly for diagnostic scans such as X-ray, DXA, CT, and…
Testosterone treatment in middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism was found to significantly increase the risk of clinical fractures, according to a recent analysis. The study, which involved over 5000 men, found that the testosterone group had a 43% increased risk for clinical fractures compared to the placebo group. The most common fracture sites were…
Healthcare technology company Syra Health, based in Indiana, has signed a one-year $480,000 contract with the Indiana Department of Health to assess the impact of public health risks on infrastructure and behavioral health in the state. The company provides population health tools, including health equity and epidemiology-focused solutions, and offers analytics on social determinants of…
Aneri Pattani, senior correspondent at KFF Health News, discussed how businesses are positioning themselves to access opioid settlement funds on “Marketplace” and how state and local governments are using the money on “The 21st Show.” She also wrote a series called “Payback: Tracking the Opioid Settlement Cash.” KFF Health News is a national newsroom that…
A study presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium showed that the multikinase inhibitor Tinengotinib exhibited activity among heavily pretreated patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer or those with triple-negative disease. The majority of patients in the study experienced treatment-related adverse events, but they were manageable. Efficacy results included objective responses and clinical…
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is retracting one paper and correcting others due to an investigation of data manipulation. Leaders within the institute are among those investigated, including CEO Laurie Glimcher and COO William Hahn. Claims started to be reviewed over a year ago, and a research integrity officer stated that the allegations are credible and being…
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that without urgent action to increase measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination uptake, outbreaks of measles will spread to other towns and cities in the UK. The agency declared the current outbreak in Birmingham a national incident, allowing for more resources to be allocated to tackling the…
A report published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that diagnostic accuracy is generally high in emergency departments, with only about 5.7 percent of patients receiving an incorrect diagnosis. Out of these misdiagnosed patients, 2 percent suffered adverse events as a result, and 0.3 percent of these were serious. The report emphasizes…
The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in a global health crisis, prompting researchers to investigate the potential impact of blood-brain barrier impairment on neurological problems during COVID-19 progression. The blood-brain barrier is a filtering mechanism for blood vessels carrying blood to the brain and spinal cord, preventing the passage of certain toxic substances. The study found…
