Chronic pain can be treated in various ways depending on the duration, severity, and cause of the pain. Treatments include radiofrequency ablation, nerve root blocks, epidural steroid injections, trigger point injections, pain pumps, opioids, and various other pain medications. Alternative treatments such as acupuncture, massage, and yoga may also be effective. Over-the-counter medications like aspirin…
Are there doctors in the house is a series that provides medical professionals in emergency situations. Dr. Bill Madden and Dr. Ron Quinta described an experience at a nursery in 1996. A shooting occurred, two workers died and several others were injured. Madden and Quinta used their medical knowledge to help the injured individuals and…
GLO24K is recognized as one of the top 10 innovative skincare companies of 2023, founded by experienced skincare specialists. The brand aims to make 24k gold skincare accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy. After collaborating with U.S. laboratories for over two years, they created the “Unleash the Power of Gold” skincare line, offering high-quality,…
A study suggests that positioning stroke patients’ heads at a zero-degree angle before surgery may improve their neurological function. This finding could have implications for improving outcomes for stroke patients undergoing surgical interventions. The study highlights the potential impact of head positioning on neurological function and the importance of considering this factor in the pre-operative…
The author, as a healthcare consumer and journalist, has felt frustrated by the lack of critical commentary about the healthcare industry, which often focuses on self-congratulatory statements and happy talk. As a response, the author has started a show called Debunked: Slaughtering Myths, Bad Practices and Sacred Cows in Healthcare, with the goal of providing…
The Asthma Society of Ireland has launched a new e-referral platform for healthcare professionals to refer patients or carers with asthma or COPD concerns to the Adviceline service. The Adviceline has been operating for over 25 years and allows users to speak to respiratory specialist nurses or physiotherapists for support and information. Healthcare professionals can…
Adding glycated albumin to HbA1c may improve glycemic monitoring and risk stratification in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) according to research presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week 2023 meeting. The study measured baseline serum glycated albumin levels in 3110 CKD patients and found that higher levels were associated with increased risks…
Virgin Pulse and HealthComp, now rebranded as Personify Health, are combining their offerings to create a personalized health platform that addresses increasing healthcare costs and complexity. The transition to Personify will occur over the next few months, but in the meantime, members will continue to use the Virgin Pulse and HealthComp platforms until 2024. The…
Philadelphia police officers are now using a co-responder program that pairs them with civilian mental health professionals, like social workers. This enables them to respond to 911 calls involving people experiencing mental health crises. Other cities, such as Denver and Los Angeles, have implemented similar models. Philadelphia’s program has shown success in connecting individuals to…
Medicare has started negotiating drug prices for the first time, but neither the government nor the drug makers are revealing details. Last week, Medicare made its first offers to 10 drug manufacturers, leaving it up to them to discuss the proposals. AstraZeneca executives did not disclose any details about the price negotiation for their diabetes…
