Due to the pandemic, patients have become more comfortable with obtaining their medications online. Direct-to-consumer telehealth has made it easy to schedule virtual visits and obtain prescriptions quickly, with medications being shipped directly to patients’ doorsteps. Eli Lilly has introduced a platform called LillyDirect that allows patients to access and fill prescriptions for its drugs…
Consultants in England from the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association have turned down the government’s recent pay offer, which would have resulted in a pay rise of up to 12.8% for this year, in addition to a 6% increase in 2023-24. Out of the consultants who voted, 58% rejected the package, with concerns about the…
A study conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has found that the regular use of nicotine-replacement products, such as e-cigarettes and nicotine patches, during pregnancy is not associated with adverse pregnancy events or poor pregnancy outcomes. The study, published in the journal Addiction, analyzed data collected from over 1,100 pregnant smokers attending…
Researchers reviewed recent advancements in migraine therapy, specifically the classification of the disease and clinical and diet intervention advancements aimed at significantly reducing the frequency, pain, and severity of attacks. They found that CGRP receptor antagonists and monoclonal antibodies, along with dietary and physical activity modifications, can substantially increase the number of migraine-free monthly days…
TikTok health tips can be dangerous and unsupported, like using castor oil in the bellybutton or drinking “medical grade” alkaline water. Snacking on raw potatoes, ear candling, eye mucus fishing, and bed rotting are also risky, as are the BORG challenge and borax/baking soda libations. Medical professionals caution against these practices, as they can lead…
Newly released documents show that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declared cannabis to have legitimate medical use and advocates for its reclassification from Schedule I to Schedule III on controlled substances list. The 252-page report was sent to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in August 2023, after being leaked to news…
Caring for a patient at home requires a good hospital bed for comfort and efficiency. Factors to consider when choosing a bed include the patient’s mobility, need to transfer to other equipment, available room space, and aesthetic appeal. Some recommended hospital beds for home use are the Point A Premium 3 Function Full Electric Hospital…
A study has found a causal link between skipping breakfast and weight gain as well as higher levels of LDL cholesterol. The research suggests that skipping breakfast can lead to increased hunger and overeating later in the day, contributing to weight gain. Additionally, those who skip breakfast tend to have higher levels of LDL cholesterol,…
Social media can negatively affect the mental health of children and teens. At CES 2024, Google’s Megan Jones Bell discussed five ways they are protecting child mental health on YouTube. This includes implementing break and bedtime reminders, limiting recommendations of harmful content, updating crisis resource panels, partnering with the World Health Organization to define mental…
More than 100,000 people were removed from hospital waiting lists last year without receiving treatment, according to data analysis by the Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA). The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) validation process was responsible for the removals, which involved hospital administration contacting patients on waiting lists to ensure they still required treatment. The…
