Prof Trevor Duffy, a Consultant Rheumatologist, discusses the significance of mentors and professional relationships in the latest episode of ‘Irish Medical Lives.’ He talks about his career, from his early years in Ireland and Iran to his role as President of the Irish Medical Organisation. Duffy emphasizes the importance of teamwork and the value of…
Researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica discovered that blocking a protein called DRAK2 can protect insulin-producing cells in the pancreas from toxic fatty acids. Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease resulting from a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors. The disease leads to damage and death of pancreas cells, which produce insulin….
Syra Health secured its third contract in Virginia to supply healthcare workforce services to Fairfax County. The company offers workforce management and analytics tools. It will provide licensed nurses and temporary healthcare staff for 24-hour nursing care. The agreement is set to expire in 2028 but may be renewed. This marks the third agreement in…
Los estados están invirtiendo miles de millones de dólares en usar fondos de seguros de salud públicos para proporcionar viviendas a los estadounidenses más pobres y enfermos. California, Arizona y Oregon están destinando una gran cantidad de fondos de Medicaid para ayudar a las personas sin hogar a encontrar vivienda y evitar el desalojo. A…
Craig N. Piso, PhD, spoke at the Hawaiian Eye 2024 conference about the importance of ethical and consultative selling. He emphasized the need for honesty, authenticity, and transparency when making recommendations to build trust with customers. Piso highlighted the significance of putting the customer’s interests first in the sales process and discussed the concept of…
Gilead Sciences is acquiring CymaBay Therapeutics for $4.3 billion, paying $32.50 per share, a 27% premium. CymaBay has seen its stock double in value since last fall due to growing confidence in its lead drug, seladelpar, set to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a liver disease mainly affecting women. The disease causes decreased liver function,…
The health service in Scotland has seen an increase in doctors, nurses, and funding post pandemic, but is treating significantly fewer patients, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The IFS warns that if the issue of poor productivity is not addressed, the people of Scotland could experience declining healthcare services. NHS spending in…
A concerning rise in measles cases across the U.S. and Europe has prompted local doctors to urge families to get vaccinated. The CDC has reported 23 confirmed U.S. cases, including two outbreaks and seven direct importations of measles by travelers. Most cases were among unvaccinated children and adolescents. Doctors are reminding patients to protect themselves…
A recent study published in Scientific Reports examined the relationship between nutrition knowledge, physical strength and activity, and body composition among Air Force cadets and their ability to pass the Gravitational Acceleration Test. Results indicated that cadets who passed the test had better nutrition knowledge and were more physically active. Participants who passed weighed more…
Atopic dermatitis (AD) causes redness, discolored, dryness, and itch and severity is determined by body surface affected and color of the affected area. Topical treatments with coal tar, steroid creams, calcineurin inhibitors, and new medications like crisaborole can help control itching and inflammation. Phototherapy is an option for large areas of AD. Systemic drugs like…
