General Catalyst’s HATCo plans to purchase Summa Health, a nonprofit healthcare system in Ohio, with an aim to drive long-term transformation and growth. Summa Health reported an operating loss in 2023, but HATCo’s investment is expected to bring near-term benefits and sustainable change through value-based care and innovation. The deal will focus on implementing tech-enabled…
El uso de inteligencia artificial (IA) para analizar mamografías es una tendencia en la práctica clínica de rutina, pero su valor y costo adicional para los pacientes no están claros. Un estudio de RadNet mostró mejoras en la detección de cánceres con el uso de IA, pero su efectividad en EE. UU. aún no está…
Diana V. Do, MD, discussed the balance between efficacy and risk when it comes to geographic atrophy medications at Retina 2024. She emphasized the importance of considering efficacy, safety, cost, and treatment burden when selecting a medication for patients. Two FDA-approved therapies for geographic atrophy, Syfovre and Izervay, were discussed, and it was noted that…
Negotiations to add extra health care policies to the stopgap funding bill fell apart. The provisions included a raise in Medicare pay rates for physicians, funding for community health centers, and some behavioral health policies. Lawmakers were considering attaching new health care spending items to the package, but those talks broke down and they decided…
Peter J Enoch was a dedicated and highly accomplished general practitioner who worked at Littlewick Medical Centre, Ilkeston, for over three decades. He was born in 1934 in Wednesfield and graduated from Newcastle Medical School in 1957. Enoch also served in the Royal Air Force for five years, reaching the rank of Squadron leader. Throughout…
A study explored the use of local vibration in combination with extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to treat plantar fasciitis (PF), a condition characterized by severe heel pain. Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial with 34 participants, splitting them into two groups: one receiving ESWT alone and the other receiving a combination of local vibration…
A study in Nature Medicine focused on the relationship between early-life gut virome, or viruses in the gut, and the development of childhood asthma, independent of bacteria. The gut virome, specifically temperate phage taxa, was found to be associated with preschool asthma risk, along with the host genetics and the bacteriome. The study, conducted with…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable neurological disease that affects each person differently. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and can include fatigue, blurry vision, muscle spasms, mood issues, and balance problems. The disease, which is an autoimmune condition, can affect work and home life, social and economic effects may include reduced work hours,…
A study found that 9 in 10 adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are not aware of their diagnosis. Primary care providers should improve screening for CKD since only 40% of those with diabetes and insurance receive appropriate testing. New drugs, such as SGLT2 inhibitors and nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, have considered the benefits of…
Incorporating a belly tightening cream into your skincare routine can transform your appearance and boost confidence. With carefully selected ingredients, these creams address concerns like sagging, stretch marks, and cellulite, promoting elasticity and firmer skin. Enriched with natural ingredients, they tighten, tone, and rejuvenate the delicate skin around the abdomen. The ritual of applying the…
