A new audit in Ireland found that over two-thirds of Parkinson’s disease patients had to wait longer than six months for a diagnosis, with some waiting up to 20 months to see a specialist. One-third of patients did not have access to a Parkinson’s disease nurse specialist. The audit also revealed delays in accessing care…
Progyny and Evite recently held an event in Los Angeles discussing IVF options with panelists including RESOLVE, chief medical officer Dr. Janet Choi, actress Kellee Stewart, and the first US IVF baby Elizabeth Carr. Progyny offers benefits packages focusing on family building, fertility, and women’s reproductive health. Stewart discussed her involvement with Progyny and Evite,…
Pediatrician Patricia Braun treats low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients at a community health clinic in Denver, integrating oral health into medical checkups for children and pregnant women. With funding from federal grants, primary care providers in various states are receiving training in oral health. Dental hygienists are being embedded in medical practices to provide preventive…
Matt Kalaycio, MD, FACP, has been elected as the chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s board of directors, succeeding John W. Sweetenham, MD, FRCP, FACP, FASCO. Christopher H. Lieu, MD, has been elected as the vice chair. The NCCN aims to provide high-quality, patient-centered cancer care worldwide by offering evidence-based treatment options to healthcare…
Share your new hires, promotions, and job changes with us to be featured in our regular highlight series. This week, ADARx Pharmaceuticals welcomed Chris Storgard as chief medical officer, previously from Heron Therapeutics. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your team members’ successes, as we all want to know who is joining and…
Healthcare systems globally are facing multiple crises such as resource constraints and a burnt out workforce. Clinicians are being asked to do more with less, leading to backlogs in access to services, health inequalities, and patient complexity. Evidence-based ways to curb wasteful spending and promote sustainability are crucial. Choosing Wisely campaigns, implemented in over 30…
A recent study from Swansea University suggests that consuming sugar-sweetened drinks in early childhood can lead to poor dietary habits and an increased risk of obesity later in life. The research followed 14,000 British children and found that those who drank fizzy drinks at a young age gained more weight as adults, while those who…
Professor Jos Malda has received a €2.5 million grant to develop a way to repair cartilage damage, a crucial issue in our aging society. Cartilage’s intricate internal structure has been difficult to recreate, with few cells and collagen in arched structures. Malda plans to use the grant to understand how these arches form and recreate…
Research warns of the potential negative health effects of emulsifiers commonly found in foods such as ice cream, yogurt, and bread. These emulsifiers have been linked to gut microbiome disruption, inflammation, and an increased risk of conditions like heart attacks and cancer. Studies have shown that certain emulsifiers can decrease beneficial gut bacteria while increasing…
Research presented at the European Psychiatric Association 2024 Congress shows that low- to moderate-intensity physical exercise is linked to improved medication adherence in patients with severe mental illness, regardless of medication type or duration of illness. A study involving 401 participants found that a 90-minute lifestyle intervention, including supervised exercise sessions, led to a significant…
