André Spicer, a professor of organizational behavior, discusses how workplace wellness programs do not improve employee happiness, citing a decline in staff satisfaction in the NHS. The 2022 staff survey, with over 600,000 responses, showed low scores and a high percentage of employees considering leaving. Many reported inadequate staffing, low morale, and burnout. Factors contributing…
Guilhem Gallart, a French musician diagnosed with ALS in 2015, is receiving hope from a new treatment for the disease. ALS is a deadly neurodegenerative disease that affects about 30,000 Americans at any given time, causing progressive loss of motor and cognitive function. Researchers have discovered a “molecular stabilizer” called S-XL6, which restores the function…
A recent study published in Scientific Reports analyzed the impact of visual impairment (VI) on mental disorders in the elderly. The researchers found that there is a significant association between VI and depression and anxiety. The study involved 3,200 subjects and used the general health questionnaire (GHQ) to measure psychological aspects of quality of life….
Traditional Western medicine has not emphasized spiritual well-being, but new evidence suggests that spiritual and religious practices have a significant impact on mental health. Higher levels of spirituality and religiousness are linked to lower levels of depression, suicide, and substance misuse, and can guard against PTSD. Studies show spiritual practice can affect brain structure. Having…
Clinicians at Valley-Wide Health Systems in San Luis, Colorado struggle with full-time provider shortages in rural areas. Costilla County’s clinic faces vacancies despite federal incentives such as loan repayment programs and Medicare bonus payments. This represents a larger trend across the U.S. There is persistent struggle in attracting primary care providers, as many practices in…
Childhood obesity is a critical global health issue that can be prevented by ensuring that expectant mothers receive proper nutrition before and during pregnancy. A recent study published in BMC Medicine found that when mothers take supplements with probiotics, myoinositol, and vitamins B2, B6, B12, and D before giving birth, their children have less rapid…
Buprenorphine is a safer option for treating opioid use disorder during pregnancy compared to methadone. This conclusion is based on a study that found decreased risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and neonatal abstinence syndrome for infants born to mothers who used buprenorphine compared to those who used methadone. The study suggests that buprenorphine…
The MedCity Moves Podcast returns with its first episode of the year, covering executive appointments and exits in the healthcare industry. Senior Reporter Katie Adams discusses new leaders at Centene, Best Buy Health, and Endeavor Health, as well as recent healthcare layoffs at RWJBarnabas, SonderMind, and Incredible Health. The episode also features an interview with…
Research conducted by the Irish Hospice Foundation found that only 30% of the public feel there are enough supports available for those who have experienced loss. The research also revealed that half of Irish people struggle to know how to support someone who is grieving, and discussions around death and dying are insufficient. National Grief…
A study published in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that early life adversity (ELA) is linked to sleep disturbance and depression in adolescent girls, but not boys. The longitudinal study included 224 participants aged 9 to 13 in the San Francisco area. Both boys and girls reported similar levels of sleep disturbance…
