A study conducted by Norwegian researchers found that individuals whose parents were obese in middle age are at a higher risk of being obese themselves during the same life stage. The study, presented at the European Congress on Obesity, used data from the Tromsø Study and found a strong association between parents’ BMI in middle…
Junior doctors at VIMSAR are threatening to go on strike due to pending stipend payments. They are demanding timely disbursal of their stipends, which have reportedly been delayed for several months. The doctors have expressed their frustration over the situation and are warning of a potential strike if their demands are not met. The hospital…
The U.S. healthcare sector has been slow to undergo digital transformation compared to other industries, leading to a lack of seamless digital experiences for consumers. Bill Fera of Deloitte highlighted the need for healthcare to move beyond electronic processes to true digital transformation, particularly through the use of generative AI. He emphasized the importance of…
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) is urging the Health Service Executive (HSE) to lift the moratorium on recruiting frontline patient-facing staff due to a 13% increase in emergency department attendances. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha highlighted that nurses and midwives are facing challenges and increased workload without additional staff. The lack of…
New data supports earlier COVID-19 vaccine use in patients who have received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) or CAR T-cell therapy. Research shows that patients vaccinated 3-4 months after treatment had similar immune responses as those vaccinated later. The study included 466 patients who received at least 3 doses of mRNA vaccines. Both antibody…
Dexcom’s new over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution, Stelo, has been cleared by the FDA. It is a wearable biosensor that provides round-the-clock glucose readings directly to a smartphone. The patch, which adheres to the back of the upper arm, detects normal, low, and high glucose levels and offers personalized insights into glucose health. Targeted…
Los proveedores de salud y expertos en adicciones en California advierten que el programa CA Bridge, que ayuda a pacientes con trastornos por consumo de sustancias a iniciar tratamientos de largo plazo después de salir de salas de emergencia, enfrenta desafíos financieros. A pesar de sus beneficios comprobados en la reducción de muertes por sobredosis,…
A recent study found that 7 out of 10 ED visits for unsupervised medication exposures by infants and young children in the US were due to unsupervised ingestion of melatonin from 2019 to 2022. Many incidents involved flavored products like gummies, and in nearly half of visits, children ingested adult or family formulations of melatonin….
The ALS community faces disappointment as Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ drug Relyvrio fails to outperform a placebo in a study, raising questions about its approval in 2022. ALS advocate Mary Catherine Collet emphasizes the importance of facing the scientific data despite the setback. The drug generated significant revenue for the company, prompting discussions about its removal from…
The International AIDS Society (IAS) and UNAIDS are condemning Ghana’s parliament for passing legislation that would criminalize homosexuality. IAS president Sharon Lewin stated that this law, along with similar ones in Africa, would hinder progress in ending the HIV pandemic. Research shows that anti-gay laws are linked to lower use of HIV preventive services and…
