In 2023, Ireland had more than 20,000 practicing physicians, with over half of them being male and one-fourth under 35 years old. The majority were generalist medical practitioners, followed by general pediatricians and psychiatrists. Many physicians had obtained their first medical qualification from countries such as Pakistan, Sudan, and the UK. The number of nurses,…
Virtual care staffing vendor Wheel has partnered with Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company, Talkspace, and Health Gorilla to offer mental health services, affordable prescription drug pricing, and diagnostic services through its platform. The partnerships aim to provide patients with more choice, accessibility, and affordability in their healthcare journey. Wheel CEO Michelle Davey emphasized the…
Several states are considering bans on the discredited medical diagnosis of “excited delirium” from death certificates, law enforcement training, incident reports, and court testimony. California was the first state to prohibit this term in official proceedings, with other states like Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, and New York following suit. Families who lost relatives in encounters with…
A study found that higher levels of apolipoprotein A-I were associated with the development of giant cell arteritis (GCA) in patients. The study included data from the Malmö Diet Cancer Study and revealed that patients who later developed GCA had higher levels of apolipoprotein A-I at baseline compared to controls. Apolipoprotein B levels did not…
The content discusses the importance of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) in counteracting the negative effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The author, a psychiatrist, shares a personal story of working with a mother struggling with depression and anxiety after her child’s birth. They emphasize the need to focus on cultivating positive experiences to promote resilience…
Bernard Guratsky, a graduate of Quarry Bank Grammar School and Liverpool University Medical School, was a consultant anaesthetist at Arrowe Park Hospital from 1982 to 2005. He was proud of his Jewish and Liverpool backgrounds and played a key role in integrating staff at the new hospital. He initiated the epidural analgesia service at the…
A recent report commissioned by Swim England found evidence of a “culture of fear” in swimming clubs where children are treated more like professional athletes, prioritizing sporting performance above all else. While sport can have a positive impact on children’s well-being, issues arise when their athletic identity overshadows their identity as children. This can lead…
Researchers reviewed existing studies on post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS), a rare condition with limited knowledge. Symptoms include nasal congestion, fatigue, and itchiness following ejaculation, with onset within minutes and lasting up to seven days. Primary POIS occurs during puberty, while secondary develops later. Diagnosis requires specific symptom clusters and timing. Causes may involve immune hypersensitivity,…
By the time your baby is a year old, they’ll need at least 16 vaccinations, which may cause temporary pain but are crucial for protecting against dangerous childhood diseases like polio and measles. Techniques like the Five S’s (side/stomach position, shushing, swinging, swaddling, and sucking), numbing medicine, breastfeeding, and tandem shots can help reduce vaccine…
Nemolizumab, an IL-31 inhibitor, has shown good efficacy and safety in treating prurigo nodularis over 52 weeks. It has also been found effective in treating atopic dermatitis, with positive long-term maintenance data. Current treatments for prurigo nodularis are not effective or well-tolerated, making the promise of nemolizumab significant. The drug has shown sustained improvement in…
