Fractional flow reserve (FFR)-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for non-infarct-related arteries (IRAs) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and multivessel disease was found to be more cost-effective and improved quality of life compared to angiography-guided PCI. A prespecified analysis of the FRAME-AMI trial showed that FFR-guided PCI increased quality-adjusted life years by 0.06 and…
Norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug causing diarrhea and vomiting, is spreading across many U.S. states, particularly in the Northeast. Outbreaks are common in late fall, winter, and early spring, affecting millions of individuals annually. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain, leading to dehydration in severe cases. The virus spreads through direct contact,…
A study published in JAMA found a link between maternal prescription opioid use and spontaneous preterm birth. The researchers suggest that pregnant women who use prescription opioids may have an increased risk of delivering prematurely. This information could be important for healthcare providers when discussing pain management options with pregnant patients. Additionally, the website uses…
AI is a hot topic in healthcare conferences as a potential solution to the clinician shortage. However, the reliance on AI tools with clinicians in the loop may not truly alleviate burnout or solve the shortage. Tarun Kapoor of Virtua Health notes the societal reluctance to fully automate clinical workflows with AI due to fears…
The UCD Centre for One Health in Ireland aims to promote the interconnectedness of human, animal, and planetary health through research, education, and collaboration. The centre, led by Prof Tony Holohan, plans to become a national and world-class leader in implementing the One Health scientific approach. It will focus on research, training, community engagement, policy,…
Black people are underrepresented in the oncology workforce in the US, with only 3% of oncologists being African American despite the population being 14% Black. This lack of representation is due to systemic factors like racism in education and financial barriers. Efforts to increase diversity include programs by organizations like ASCO and ASH to support…
India-based healthcare technology provider CitiusTech has launched an AI solution focused on ensuring quality and trust in genAI applications in healthcare. The software offers automated validation and monitoring of over 70 metrics across seven dimensions. CitiusTech claims that 80% of genAI initiatives face delays due to reliability and compliance concerns. The company aims to seamlessly…
States are redefining when medical professionals can seek mental health treatment without risking notification to licensing boards. Health care workers often delay seeking help, impacting their work and patient care. Montana and other states are considering confidential wellness programs for health professionals struggling with mental health issues. Virginia’s SafeHaven program serves as a model for…
Researchers found key driver genes linked to ozone and fine particulate matter exposure in patients with asthma. Six genes were identified for ozone exposure and three for fine particulate matter exposure, with the FGL2 gene appearing in both types of pollution. Poor air quality triggers asthma exacerbations. The study involved 167 patients with asthma in…
Hospitals, pharmacies, and health care providers are facing delays in insurance processing due to a cyberattack on UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare subsidiary. The attack, believed to be orchestrated by a nation-state, has led to a system outage and caught the attention of federal law enforcement agencies. UnitedHealth has hired security experts, informed customers and government agencies,…
