A study found that individuals living in extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries have a high prevalence of risk factors for heart disease, including hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and dyslipidemia. This challenges the common belief that the environment and lifestyle of those in extreme poverty protect against these risk factors. The researchers analyzed data…
Between 2006 and 2014, over 81 million painkiller pills were shipped to Huntington, leading to an overdose crisis. The community previously faced trauma from a 1970 plane crash, which brought them together. The opioid crisis evolved to include fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, leading to a rise in overdose deaths. Huntington implemented a Quick Response…
Despite widespread misinformation and hesitancy surrounding vaccines, science supports their safety and effectiveness in preventing dangerous diseases. Factors such as historical exploitation, access to healthcare, and socioeconomic status contribute to vaccine gaps, particularly affecting marginalized communities. Misinformation has led to preventable outbreaks of diseases like measles, highlighting the importance of education and outreach efforts. Strategies…
When considering a job offer at an academic radiation oncology practice, prospective employees should focus on compensation, daily duties, and location. The job should be “great” in at least two of these areas and “good” in the third for the offer to be acceptable. Graduating residents often lack guidance on evaluating job offers, so this…
A recent study found that people with persistently high metabolic syndrome scores are at an increased risk of developing various types of cancers, including breast, endometrial, kidney, colorectal, and liver cancer. Metabolic syndrome consists of conditions such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels, which can increase the…
Devi Ahilya Hospital in Indore was sealed as it was found to be operating without proper permission. The hospital was shut down due to the violation of regulations. The authorities took this action to ensure the safety and well-being of patients. The hospital’s operations were halted until it obtains the required permissions to resume its…
At the HIMSS conference, Google Cloud introduced new AI features to assist healthcare organizations in utilizing their clinical data more effectively. The Vertex AI Search for Healthcare is a generative AI-powered search tool to help healthcare providers quickly access patient data and clinical notes. This tool is customizable to fit EHR workflows and displays footnotes…
The HSE is asking passengers who were on an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Dublin on March 9 to contact them due to a confirmed case of measles on the flight. Pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals, and infants under 12 months old are urged to contact the HSE urgently. Passengers are advised to watch…
Patients with gait limitations before autologous hematopoietic cell transplant (auto-HCT) were more likely to have worse functional limitations after the transplant, according to a study published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The study included 101 patients undergoing auto-HCT for lymphatic or hematopoietic malignancy. Mobility assessments using inertial sensors showed a decline in mobility…
The health technology sector in India, consisting of 10,000 startups, is expected to triple in value by 2028. A report by Bain & Company and HealthQuad focused on segments like pharma services, health tech, biotechnology, and medtech. Health tech accounted for 25% of India’s healthcare innovation market in 2021, projected to increase to 35% by…
