Clinicians at Valley-Wide Health Systems in San Luis, Colorado struggle with full-time provider shortages in rural areas. Costilla County’s clinic faces vacancies despite federal incentives such as loan repayment programs and Medicare bonus payments. This represents a larger trend across the U.S. There is persistent struggle in attracting primary care providers, as many practices in…
Childhood obesity is a critical global health issue that can be prevented by ensuring that expectant mothers receive proper nutrition before and during pregnancy. A recent study published in BMC Medicine found that when mothers take supplements with probiotics, myoinositol, and vitamins B2, B6, B12, and D before giving birth, their children have less rapid…
Buprenorphine is a safer option for treating opioid use disorder during pregnancy compared to methadone. This conclusion is based on a study that found decreased risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and neonatal abstinence syndrome for infants born to mothers who used buprenorphine compared to those who used methadone. The study suggests that buprenorphine…
The MedCity Moves Podcast returns with its first episode of the year, covering executive appointments and exits in the healthcare industry. Senior Reporter Katie Adams discusses new leaders at Centene, Best Buy Health, and Endeavor Health, as well as recent healthcare layoffs at RWJBarnabas, SonderMind, and Incredible Health. The episode also features an interview with…
Research conducted by the Irish Hospice Foundation found that only 30% of the public feel there are enough supports available for those who have experienced loss. The research also revealed that half of Irish people struggle to know how to support someone who is grieving, and discussions around death and dying are insufficient. National Grief…
A study published in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that early life adversity (ELA) is linked to sleep disturbance and depression in adolescent girls, but not boys. The longitudinal study included 224 participants aged 9 to 13 in the San Francisco area. Both boys and girls reported similar levels of sleep disturbance…
Generative AI has been well-received in the healthcare industry, offering potential for efficiency and improvement in patient care. Japanese partners are interested in using genAI platforms, while in the US, adoption is slower due to insurance and reimbursement considerations. Regulatory and cultural barriers will also impact adoption, with privacy and patient rights being major concerns….
Valley-Wide Health Systems in San Luis, Colorado, provides medical care to a community of about 600 people. The clinic has trouble finding a full-time medical provider, despite offering incentives such as student loan payments and Medicare bonuses. The federal designation of areas with a shortage of primary care physicians has been ineffective for decades, and…
The pain medication VX-548, developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, showed modest pain relief and was generally safe in late-stage trials. However, a debate started regarding the drug’s potential wide use if approved. The drug outperformed placebo in pain relief trials for abdominoplasty and bunion surgeries, with fewer adverse events than the placebo. However, it did not…
The author criticizes the normalizing of cosmetic medicine and the pressure to achieve a certain appearance. This trend is now mainstream and even promoted by healthcare professionals, leading to the proliferation of private clinics focusing on aesthetics rather than medical care. The author is concerned about the impact on younger generations and the message it…
