A study found that longer weekend sleep duration was associated with reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) levels, regardless of weekday sleep duration. Data from the NHANES survey was used to assess the relationship between kidney function and sleep duration. Individuals with shorter weekday sleep but longer weekend sleep had the lowest eGFR levels. Maintaining…
Virtus Health is shifting its customer relations management to the cloud with the help of RingCentral, utilizing AI to enhance communication across its 62 fertility clinics worldwide. The deployment will consolidate telephony and contact center functions, allowing for central management of call flows and queues. The integration of RingCentral for Salesforce will ensure calls are…
Madeline Beal, a senior risk communication adviser for the Environmental Protection Agency, has been addressing concerns about ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas used to sterilize medical devices. Residents near facilities emitting the gas want to know why the EPA took so long to warn them and are seeking stricter regulations. The EPA is expected to…
The CDC recommended a spring COVID-19 vaccine booster for adults aged 65 and older, citing the need for added protection against the virus. This recommendation was made by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and was approved in a vote of 11 to 1. The CDC also recommended the world’s first chikungunya vaccine…
The UK is seeing a rise in measles cases due to declining vaccination rates among children. An advertising campaign has been launched to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated, as only 83.8% of 5-year-olds have received both doses of the measles vaccine. The UKHSA is warning of potential outbreaks in London and estimates between…
response to this urgent need, the Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling on the government to invest in expanding children’s eating disorders services. This includes increasing the number of child and adolescent psychiatrists specializing in eating disorders to address staff shortages. The current lack of capacity in the NHS results in children facing physical and…
A study published by The BMJ found that many cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency between 1995 and 2020 lack proof of added benefit, especially those approved through expedited pathways. Despite claims by the pharmaceutical industry about high drug prices being necessary for research and development costs, more than half of these drugs…
A study published in Neurology found that irregular meals, especially skipped breakfasts, are linked to an increased risk of frequent headaches in children and teens. Additionally, substance use and exposure, particularly e-cigarettes, were associated with frequent headaches in participants ages 12 to 17. Lifestyle changes, such as regular family meals, may reduce the occurrence of…
New research suggests that women may benefit more from physical activity than men do, leading to questions about sex-based exercise guidelines. While there isn’t a consensus on this, incorporating weight training into routines is important for all. Women, especially, benefit from weight training due to a higher risk of osteoporosis. Recommendations include weight training twice…
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains a deadly blood cancer, but survival rates are improving, especially in children. Advances in treatment options, including targeted therapies and venetoclax, have led to better outcomes for adult patients. The goal of treatment is to achieve complete remission. Despite progress, there are challenges in treating high-risk cases, such as patients…
