Gold Executive Summary of Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease 2023 Report

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) released its 2023 report, highlighting the impact of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) worldwide. The report emphasizes the need for early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and effective management strategies to reduce the burden of COPD. It also emphasizes the importance of smoking cessation and promoting healthy lifestyles…

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Intermountain Health CISO: The Industry Needs Better Transparency After Cyberattacks

Health systems heavily rely on third-party vendors for various services, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks. The recent attack on Change Healthcare highlights the disastrous effects of third-party cyberattacks on healthcare providers. Transparency is crucial in responding to cyber incidents, but legal concerns often hinder information sharing. Organizations need time to understand the extent of the…

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CORU appoints new CEO       

CORU, the health and social care professionals’ council, has named Sheila McClelland as its new CEO, starting on April 8. McClelland previously served as CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. CORU oversees the professional conduct of 13 different healthcare professions and currently regulates 27,000 professionals, with plans to expand to 40,000 in…

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Semaglutide Treatment Exhibits Cardioprotective Utility Across HbA1c Levels

A study published in the European Heart Journal found that semaglutide, a medication for type 2 diabetes, reduces major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) and improves metabolic outcomes compared to a placebo, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. The study analyzed data from two randomized controlled trials and included 6480 participants with type 2 diabetes…

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Acid-suppressive medications in infancy associated with food allergy risks

Exposure to acid-suppressive medications in infants increases the risk of developing food allergies, anaphylaxis, atopic dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis. Proton pump inhibitors present the highest risks, with risk ratios ranging from 2.17 to 11.23. Researchers hypothesize that these medications may increase allergy risks by causing gut dysbiosis. The study, which included 56,492 patients prescribed PPIs…

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SCOTUS questions limit to govt efforts to fight misinformation

The Supreme Court justices questioned whether the Biden administration coerced social media platforms to regulate Covid-19 content, violating freedom of speech in the case of Murthy v. Missouri. Biden’s lawyers argued they had the right to flag misinformation and press platforms to regulate false information. Some justices doubted the plaintiff’s assertion of coercion and harm…

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Promoting diabetic wound healing using microneedles

The increasing global population of patients with diabetic wounds presents a significant challenge, impacting patients’ quality of life and putting a strain on healthcare systems. Traditional wound treatment methods have limitations in drug delivery to the wound bed. Microneedles have emerged as a promising solution due to their efficient drug delivery capabilities and minimal invasiveness….

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