The Medico Legal Society Academic Day 2024 took place at King’s Inns in Dublin on February 17, 2024. The event featured a lineup of speakers including Mr Justice Peter Kelly and Ms Aisling Gannon. The photo shows the participants, including members of the society and other professionals in the field. This event was captured by…
First Nations individuals with rheumatoid arthritis in remote communities face barriers to healthcare. Women have more difficulty accessing care, regardless of RA diagnosis. A study in Canada found higher access challenges in remote vs urban areas. Remote residents reported more difficulties in Wait and Travel domains. Access to medications was perceived as worse for remote…
The federal ACA insurance enrollment system allowed insurance brokers access to full Social Security numbers, raising concerns about misuse. Complaints include rogue agents enrolling people in ACA coverage or switching plans without permission. The issue was highlighted in a KFF Health News article. After concerns were raised, CMS took action to mask the first six…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that salt substitutes may reduce the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality and major cardiovascular events. However, the evidence was based on low-certainty evidence and may be more applicable to older populations following Asian diets. Salt substitution resulted in absolute reductions in mortality and cardiovascular…
The newsletter discusses the reporting discrepancies in charity care by hospitals, with HCA Healthcare allegedly overstating its charity care to receive more funds from government programs. It also mentions UnitedHealth Group’s upcoming report on the costs of the Change Healthcare cyberattack. Additionally, the newsletter covers the disappointment in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2025, leading…
A study has found that most cancer drugs granted accelerated approval in the US did not show benefits in overall survival or quality of life in confirmatory trials after more than five years of follow-up. Some drugs improved overall survival, some were withdrawn due to inefficacy, and others had ongoing confirmatory studies. Oncology drugs are…
A study from Stockholm University found that the introduction of a policy protecting parental leave benefits in Sweden in 1980 led to unintended consequences on child health. The policy, known as the speed premium policy, aimed to protect couples’ income-based parental leave benefits when having children in quick succession. However, it resulted in a 26%…
A meta-analysis published in Circulation focused on the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on adverse cardiovascular events in diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease patients. SGLT2 inhibitors reduced the rate of major cardiovascular events by 9%, primarily decreasing cardiovascular death, especially heart failure and sudden cardiac death. The study included 11 trials with 78,607 participants…
Dr. Mary Claire Haver has found collagen supplements with VERISOL to be safe and somewhat effective for issues like wrinkles, cellulite, and bone health. She emphasizes the importance of evidence-based choices when selecting supplements, especially with menopause-related products, due to lack of FDA regulation. Collagen serves as a major structural protein in the body, but…
The meta-analysis suggests that a single dose of intravenous esketamine during delivery or caesarean section may reduce the risk of postpartum depression by more than 50% in the first 6 weeks. However, the long-term safety and efficacy of the drug are still unclear. Preliminary studies show a significant reduction in PPD incidence at 1 and…
