The article discusses the approval of Bayer Eylea 8 mg in the European Union for the treatment of two major retinal diseases. This medication is used to treat neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration and visual impairment due to diabetic macular edema. The approval allows for the use of a higher dose of Eylea, providing potential…
Elevance Health has partnered with Samsung, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile to provide Medicaid members with smartphones and unlimited data, talk, and text at no cost. The program aims to improve access to virtual healthcare tools and bridge the digital divide for low-income individuals. The initiative is funded by the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program…
A Dublin-based GP practice on the north side of the city is looking for a GP to join their team. The practice focuses on providing high-quality patient care in a sustainable work environment, serving approximately 5,200 patients. They are open to integrating new skills and have the support of the local hospital to develop skills…
A study published in the European Journal of Heart Failure found that the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization due to heart failure is reduced in patients with low systolic blood pressure (SBP) when they are receiving higher doses of heart failure medications. The study used data from the Swedish Heart Failure Registry, and results…
Connecticut-based Vita Health has raised $22.5 million in Series A funding, with participation from various investors. The telehealth platform connects individuals contemplating suicide with providers and offers teletherapy and psychiatry services. The funding will support the company’s expansion to help address the increasing rate of suicides in the U.S. Vita Health aims to tackle the…
Bria Peacock from Georgia seeks to provide maternal healthcare in her community, with a focus on abortion care. Since the Roe v. Wade decision was overturned, Peacock has sought comprehensive abortion training in California, while her home state of Georgia has banned abortions after six weeks. Lack of training opportunities in some states has affected…
Surgeons should consider the 3D orientation of tibial plateau fractures before fixation. Understanding the fracture pathology and components is crucial in treatment, including the size and orientation of the fracture, which dictates the location of the medial plate. Methods of articular elevation depend on the degree of comminution and depression, and reducing varus medial column…
The UK’s 100,000 Genomes Project has revealed that certain tumors are more likely to carry mutations that can inform patient care, steering treatment choices or indicating a potential familial risk. The findings from over 13,800 solid tumors in adults are already influencing clinical practice in the UK’s National Health Service, with patients diagnosed with certain…
Adam Holland, Thomas D Brothers, Dan Lewer, Olivia M Maynard, and Mat Southwell address the urgent need for action to reduce drug-related deaths. They discuss the prescription of safer supply interventions in response to opioid toxicity and the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Despite controversy and concerns about limited evidence, observational studies show that opioid dispensation…
A study published in the European Heart Journal found that people using medical cannabis for chronic pain have a slightly increased risk of experiencing arrhythmia, which is when the heart beats too slowly, too quickly, or irregularly. The research, done in Denmark, looked at 5,391 patients who had been prescribed cannabis for chronic pain and…
