A clinic called the Multidisciplinary Atopic Dermatitis Program (MADP) was established to provide comprehensive care for patients with severe atopic dermatitis (AD) by involving a team of clinicians from different disciplines such as dermatologists, allergists, and clinical pharmacists. The clinic aims to assess the severity of the disease, educate patients and families, and create a…
A large-scale study observed a connection between consuming energy drinks and disturbed sleep, particularly among younger people. Marketing themselves as enhancing mental and physical energy, energy drinks contain high amounts of caffeine. The frequency of energy drink consumption was measured in younger individuals, as well as observed sleep patterns. It was found that higher consumption…
A study has found that the prevalence of erectile dysfunction is high among men with prediabetes and diabetes. The study also mentions the use of cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement, and requires user agreement to continue using the site. For more information, users are directed to the site’s Cookie Policy and Cookie Settings….
The decentralization of healthcare, accelerated by the pandemic, has led to the development of digital tools to help patients manage chronic conditions at home. However, many Americans lack access or knowledge to benefit from these tools. Nearly 95% of adults over 60 have chronic conditions but may struggle to use digital tools due to lack…
Irish stroke survivors, family carers, and healthcare professionals emphasize the need for future developments in stroke services to prioritize specialist community-based rehabilitation, ongoing support for life after stroke, and improved information and support for navigating services. These findings, gathered from a study by RCSI’s School of Population Health, highlight the need for improved staffing, access…
Researchers found disparities in cancer research funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and nonprofit organizations, as reported in JCO Oncology Practice. The study evaluated funding for solid tumors and hematologic malignancies from 2015 to 2018. The combined NCI-nonprofit budget was $13.66 billion, with breast cancer, leukemia, and lung cancer receiving the most funding. Some…
Osteoporosis patients with chronic kidney disease using Prolia have a higher risk of developing dangerously low calcium levels, leading to severe harm, including life-threatening events and death. Patients should be aware of symptoms such as confusion, irregular heart rhythm, and muscle spasms. It is important to have regular check-ups and maintain calcium and vitamin D…
Children and young people in the United States face challenges in receiving timely and appropriate healthcare, especially for mental health and complex medical conditions. Digital health solutions offer hope, but there is a disconnect between innovators and health systems, resulting in products that don’t fit clinical workflows or meet diverse patient needs. As incidence rates…
Some members of Congress are demanding federal oversight of billions in opioid settlements, with some state and local governments using it to plug budget holes rather than fight the addiction crisis. Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Rep. Ashley Hinson have introduced legislation to ensure funds are used for treatment, prevention, education, and enforcement related to the…
Primary care physicians spent more time on electronic health records (EHR) between 2019 and 2023, with an average increase of 28.4 minutes per workday. Researchers also reported higher volumes of orders, inbox messages, patient calls, and chart reviews. This increase in EHR time could be attributed to the complexity of some patient interactions and a…
