Readers reacted strongly to the “Dying Broke” series about the financial burden of long-term care in the United States, with over 4,200 comments offering criticisms of the government and market failures that drain the savings of American families. Many suggested solutions, including expanding government payments for care and allowing more immigrants to stay in the…
Medtronic’s pulsed field ablation system, PulseSelect, has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation. This is the first pulsed field ablation system to receive FDA approval. The approval is based on the positive results of the PULSED AF pivotal trial, which showed low rates of adverse events and…
This content covers a range of health and medical topics, including access to abortion in Texas, problems at Mission Health hospitals in North Carolina, FDA product recalls, electrical stimulation for amputees, diversity in new medical schools, and the declining health of Americans. It also includes links to additional reading material on various health-related issues. Source…
The government in England is seeking feedback on the future of incentive schemes in general practice, potentially leading to changes or the elimination of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF). The consultation will run until March 7, 2024, and will focus on the QOF and the Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) as part of general…
Researchers at Rice University have developed a new magnetoelectric material that can convert a magnetic field into an electric field. The material can be injected into the body near a neuron and used to stimulate it with an external magnetic field, avoiding the need for invasive implants. The researchers have shown that the material can…
The article discusses the importance of iodine in human health and the consequences of iodine deficiency during pregnancy and infancy. It also mentions the recommended iodine intake and the sources of iodine in everyday foods. The article provides guidance on how to temporarily avoid iodine for medical tests, including avoiding certain foods and products that…
A study conducted at the University of South Australia revealed that children gain excessive body fat and lose fitness levels during school holidays. The research found that holidays results in children being less active, having more screen time, and losing aerobic fitness. It also indicated that children who are not getting enough exercise have a…
New research suggests that the impact of alcohol consumption on heart health is more complicated than previously thought. While some metabolic traces left behind by drinking are linked to higher cardiovascular risks, others are linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The study, which used data from 2,428 adults over 20 years, found that…
Two preferred regimens for treating multiple myeloma patients have been recommended for those not eligible for stem cell transplant. A recent study found that triple therapy with daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone led to significantly longer time to next treatment or death than the alternative triple regimen containing bortezomib. These findings are based on a real-world…
A recent study found that women are more likely to have children in the same month as their birth, and births within immediate families tend to cluster within a given month. Researchers evaluated data from over 10 million deliveries in France and Spain and found a spike in births in January among mothers born in…
