A series written by Dr. Ray O’Connor discusses the latest clinical studies from around the world with a focus on their practical implications. One study highlighted the association between alcohol use and various injuries and diseases, including cancer. This information is important for medical professionals and individuals alike to better understand the health effects of…
Pre-pregnancy dietary and physical activity changes can lower the risk of developing gestational diabetes. A study published in Nutrition & Diabetes conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 studies, including randomized controlled trials, case-control studies, and cohort studies, to investigate the association between lifestyle interventions and gestational diabetes risk. The meta-analysis showed that pre-pregnancy…
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is essential for healthcare and other service-oriented industries, ensuring operational and financial stability. It encompasses every step from patient registration to payment collection and is crucial for improved financial performance, patient experience, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. RCM involves automation, technology integration, and compliance with regulatory norms, reducing errors,…
Digital weight loss company Noom has made several new hires in its leadership team, including an executive vice president and chief financial officer, a chief technology officer, and a general counsel. The company has also promoted several internal candidates to key positions. Noom’s CEO, Geoff Cook, expressed excitement about the new team members and their…
Angelo Quinto died in 2020 after being pinned to the ground by police in California for at least 90 seconds, and despite these circumstances, officials blamed his death on “excited delirium.” This term has been widely discredited and has been used to explain away police responsibility in in-custody deaths. Quinto’s family, along with other families,…
A study of 242,779 participants found that men have a 1.6-fold increased risk for colorectal cancer and reach equivalent risk 6 years earlier than women. This was determined by using a risk-advancement period approach, based on sex and polygenic risk score criteria. It was found that the polygenic risk score was strongly related to colorectal…
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have filed a class-action lawsuit accusing Humana of illegally using an algorithm called nH Predict to stop payment for rehabilitation care for patients who have had serious illnesses and injuries. The lawsuit claims that this is part of a scheme to deny claims to sick people and reap financial benefits. This lawsuit…
Consultant obstetrician David Sim has been suspended for 12 months from the UK medical register after sterilizing a woman without her consent in Northern Ireland. He believed the patient wanted the sterilization due to previous conversations, but admitted there was no consent form and his approach could be seen as paternalistic. He referred himself to…
Charco Neurotech has developed CUE1, a non-invasive wearable device to aid Parkinson’s patients in managing their symptoms. The device provides vibratory action to targeted regions, inspired by 19th-century observations showing reduced symptoms in patients on bumpy rides. CUE1 uses cueing to improve patients’ mobility, without drugs. With over 40 symptoms, Parkinson’s can be hard to…
Researchers suggest grading skateboard parts like ski runs to curtail fall risk. Analysis of more than 500 young skateboarders shows that flips, jumps, and turns on flat ground and specialized ramps pose the greatest risk, and these moves are popular. Young skateboarders are more likely to use flat ground and ramps, while older ones also…
