The nursing shortage is not due to a lack of applicants, but rather a lack of capacity in nursing schools. Training resources and qualified educators are limited, preventing schools from producing enough competent graduates to meet the demand for healthcare. Immersive virtual reality (VR) simulations are being integrated into nursing education to supplement traditional methods…
The Bon Secours Hospital Cork Practice Nurses and Managers Conference took place at the Kingsley Hotel in Cork on March 2, 2024. Photos from the event were captured by Gerard McCarthy and shared on Irish Medical Times. Practice nurses and managers gathered to discuss and share insights on healthcare practices and management strategies. The conference…
The phase 3 WSG-ADAPT HR+/HER2- trial presented first efficacy results in patients with luminal early breast cancer in 2020, showing that endocrine therapy (ET) alone produced excellent outcomes for those with intermediate genomic risk and decreased tumor cell proliferation. At the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting, results for high-risk patients were presented, showing that ET alone…
Researchers found that racialized children in the USA receive worse health care than White children across various specialties. Disparities in health care were not explained by factors like health insurance, preference, or geographic area. To address these inequalities, systemic changes are needed to make child health care more equitable. Issues like housing instability, poor housing…
BrainCheck, a digital health company specializing in cognitive assessments, received a $15 million investment led by Next Coast Ventures, S3 Ventures, and UPMC Enterprises. The funding will be used to expand their product portfolio and commercial reach. The three-minute cognitive assessment test provided by BrainCheck can be done remotely or with a provider, aiding in…
Americans pay significantly higher prices for prescription drugs compared to other high-income industrialized countries, sometimes two to four times as much. President Biden’s claim that prescriptions can be filled for 40% to 60% less in other countries is mostly accurate for comparable nations. Factors like country-specific pricing, rebates, and discounts can make price comparisons challenging….
Overdiagnosis and overtreatment are growing issues in glaucoma, leading to unnecessary tests, treatment, and anxiety for patients. Ophthalmologists must be cautious about diagnosing glaucoma and refrain from rushing into a diagnosis. Factors such as cost, side effects, and access to disability insurance contribute to the problem. In addition, anxiety and depression, especially in younger patients,…
The Senate panel passed a bill aimed at preventing certain Chinese companies from doing business in the United States, with the sole no vote cast by Sen. Rand Paul. Concerns have been raised about Chinese companies gathering Americans’ genetic information for potentially harmful purposes, leading to the introduction of the Biosecure Act by Senator Gary…
The World Health Organization has issued a warning about growing resistance to the HIV antiretroviral drug dolutegravir. Surveys conducted in Malawi, Uganda, and Ukraine have shown that resistance levels among those receiving this medication are higher than expected. This resistance is particularly concerning as it is surpassing levels seen in clinical trials. The findings suggest…
Microvillus inclusion disease (MVID) is a rare congenital enteropathy in infants causing severe diarrhea and inability to absorb food. Previously fatal, advances in parenteral nutrition have made it manageable but require daily treatments. Investigating the root cause, researchers created organoids from patient cells, revealing dysfunctional electrolyte transport as the cause of fluid loss. A chloride…
