Recent settlements related to claims against advertising and pharmaceutical companies involved in the opioid crisis are providing hope for accountability and funding for treatment. However, concerns remain about the impact of these settlements on the epidemic, as past lawsuits did not lead to significant changes in marketing practices. Studies have shown a link between aggressive…
A Consultant Chemical Pathologist position is available at Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Londonderry with a salary range of £88,799 – £119,723 per annum. The closing date for applications is Friday, April 5, 2024, at 3:30pm. Interested candidates can find the full criteria, job description, and application form on jobs.hscni.net and apply online. A waiting list…
Two new studies published in JAMA Network Open show that both recurrent and severe acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in children lead to worse outcomes. Infants with recurrent AKI have longer hospital stays compared to those with a single episode. Risk factors for recurrent AKI include younger gestational age, lower…
Healthcare executives must monitor the pharmaceutical supply chain to combat counterfeit drugs, as overdose deaths related to fake pills have been rising. The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) aims to address this issue by establishing a track-and-trace system for prescription drugs. Gee Mathen, director at Texas Children’s Hospital, will discuss the impact of DSCSA…
Top officials in Washington, including White House officials and senior military leaders, have been receiving preferential treatment through a little-known health care program run by the military. This has raised concerns as these privileges have potentially compromised care for other patients, including active-duty service members. The program, known as executive medicine, allows for special treatment…
The Skin of Color Society opposes a resolution to eliminate DEI programs at the American Academy of Dermatology. The resolution, introduced by Brian Raphael, MD, and co-signed by 92 physicians, cites antisemitism as a reason to dissolve the program. However, a counter-resolution filed by three co-authors argues that the DEI initiative is necessary to address…
Medicare is offering advance payments to healthcare providers affected by the Change Healthcare cyberattack on February 21. These payments, up to 30 days based on past Medicare payments, are for providers unable to submit claims due to the cyberattack. Providers are expected to repay the amount within 90 days with interest. The American Hospital Association…
English Heritage has recently announced their decision to start putting up blue plaques in areas outside of London. The first plaque outside London, placed in 2024 in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, commemorates Daphne Steele, the first black nursing matron in the NHS. This move by English Heritage is to address the imbalance in the number of…
A study of polyglots, individuals who speak five or more languages, found that their brain processes their native language differently. When listening to any language they speak, the same language regions of the brain light up. However, the brain showed less activity when processing the native language compared to other languages, suggesting that processing the…
A study found that retinoic acid receptors (RARa) in the proximal tubules of the kidney are essential in preventing kidney injury that can lead to kidney failure. When RARa in the proximal tubules stop working, chronic kidney disease can develop. Current treatment options for kidney disease are limited, with dialysis or kidney replacement being the…
