Health officials in Chicago city have confirmed a small number of tuberculosis cases in migrant shelters. This update follows the detection of 52 cases of measles, mostly linked to migrant shelters in the city. Tuberculosis is an airborne bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs and spreads through coughing, sneezing, or spitting. The Chicago Department…
A study suggests that consuming arachidonic acid and other fatty acids may be linked to a higher risk of needing a total hip arthroplasty. The intake of these fatty acids could potentially increase the risk of joint issues leading to the need for hip surgery. This information is important for individuals looking to manage their…
Beanstalk Benefits, a startup allowing employees to create their own health benefits, launched with $7.5 million in funding. It was developed by Redesign Health and offers various solutions like mental health and parenting support. Employees can customize their benefits portfolio and pay through insurance or personal accounts. The platform aims to address diverse employee needs…
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly emphasized the need for a cultural change in working conditions for NCHDs as part of workforce reforms. He highlighted the progress made in improving junior doctors’ conditions, such as better facilities and enhanced induction. Donnelly also discussed the importance of implementing a new NCHD contract and increasing the number of GPs…
Researchers at Oxford University have developed a non-invasive diagnostic test for endometriosis called DETECT, which uses a novel imaging system to detect the early stages of the condition. Early results show promise in identifying endometriosis in the peritoneum without the need for surgery. The technology uses a radio-labelled tag to mark developing blood vessels, allowing…
MedStar Health in Washington D.C. team up with DispatchHealth to provide acute care services to patients recently discharged from MedStar facilities, focusing on preventing readmissions. DispatchHealth offers in-home urgent care visits with telehealth and in-person options, including services like labs, EKGs, and IV fluids. The partnership aims to provide at-home care for patients, reducing hospital…
Republican lawmakers are facing challenges in navigating their stance on in vitro fertilization, as their supporters argue about when life begins. The federal government has expanded fertility benefits, offering up to $25,000 a year for IVF. Many employers now offer fertility benefits to attract and retain workers. IVF has become a political issue, with disagreements…
CooperVision has launched its Generation Sight initiative to provide myopia management for underserved children, with the first participants enrolled in Boston and Chicago. The program offers free treatment with CooperVision’s MiSight 1 day soft contact lenses and Paragon CRT orthokeratology contact lenses. Academic partners are collaborating to identify and treat children in need. The company…
Poseida Therapeutics has hired Syed Rizvi as their new chief medical officer. Rizvi previously worked at Caribou Biosciences in the same role. If you have any exciting new hires, promotions, or other updates at your company, share them with us and we will feature them in our publication. It’s important to share this news as…
The Medical Schools Council warns that the UK’s ability to conduct scientific research and educate medical students is in jeopardy due to an ageing clinical academic workforce. Data shows that over a third of UK clinical academics are over 55 years old, with 65% of professors in the same age bracket. Without investment in recruiting…
