Researchers have found that taking 10,000 daily steps can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, even for those with sedentary lifestyles. Data from over 72,000 individuals showed that those who took more steps had lower mortality and cardiovascular event risks. The optimal number of steps per day to counteract high sedentary…
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is accepting applications for their Health Communication Internship Program 2024. Interested individuals can find all the details on the ICMR website. By continuing to use the site, users agree to the use of cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement purposes. More information can be found in the…
In the past decade, digital therapeutics (DTx) have emerged as effective management tools for various conditions, but healthcare professionals have been slow to prescribe them due to lack of knowledge, administrative challenges, and insurance issues. DTx companies face hurdles in clinical trials, FDA approval, and reimbursement, hindering their economic viability. To overcome these obstacles, companies…
A GP is needed for a practice at the Primary Care Centre in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The practice has a great team of nursing, phlebotomy, and administrative staff, as well as a Socrates software system. The GP will work alongside two other GPs. Interested candidates are asked to send their CV to accounts@springsidemedical.ie. Source link
Physical activity may delay cognitive decline and improve executive function, memory, and verbal fluency in older adults, according to a meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open. The study reviewed 104 studies involving over 340,000 participants to evaluate the relationship between physical activity and cognitive outcomes. Results showed that physical activity was associated with a decreased…
Following COVID-19, Accenture and a team of companies collaborated to create solutions to help Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) prepare for future public health challenges. Rachel Oldham, a manager at Accenture, will discuss the team’s work at the HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition in Orlando. The session will cover the background, best practices,…
The cyberattack on Change Healthcare has affected medical practices, causing delays in billing and leaving providers struggling to cover expenses. Attempts are being made to restore electronic payment systems, but solutions are slow, and many are resorting to paper claims. The attack has exposed vulnerabilities in the healthcare system to hackers, prompting calls for increased…
In a Healio Video Perspective from Retina 2024, Dr. Lejla Vajzovic discusses advancements in gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at a conference in Hawaii. Several companies are currently conducting trials to evaluate different gene therapy delivery options for AMD, including subretinal, intravitreal, and suprachoroidal approaches. Dr. Vajzovic expresses excitement about the progress…
STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor in response to First Opinion essays to encourage discussion on challenging topics. The article discusses the CDC’s new Covid isolation guidance, highlighting ongoing risks and the prevalence of long Covid. It criticizes the policy for focusing on self-interest rather than viral load and suggests measures to reduce spread….
The target of 10,000 steps a day originated from a successful Japanese marketing campaign in the mid-1960s by a company called Yamasa. The campaign capitalized on the popularity of the Tokyo Olympics by introducing the world’s first step counter called a manop-kei, translating to “10,000 step meter.” This target has since been widely adopted as…
