Santhanam Sundar, a consultant oncologist at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust in the UK, emphasizes that every patient seeks the best available treatment. In self-funded and insurance-based health systems, people make value-based judgments and accept the risks that come with their choices. However, in taxpayer-funded systems, patients do not have the same level of control…
A team of researchers has developed the MindEar app to help individuals overcome tinnitus through training and sound therapy delivered via a smartphone app. The app includes training programs, cognitive behavioral therapy, and sound therapy to aid in managing tinnitus symptoms. The app helps individuals to practice focus through a training program, equipping the mind…
Researchers studied lavender essential oils in suppressing atopic dermatitis (AD) and found they effectively inhibit this skin condition and that linalyl acetate is the main contributor. The study used cell lines to establish the anti-AD benefits without human or animal testing. The tested components notably inhibit Artemin, a skin-stretching neurotrophic factor, and air pollution-induced AD,…
The “man cold” myth suggests that men handle colds and the flu worse than women, but experts say there is no significant difference in the immune system between the two genders. Some studies have indicated that men may have more symptoms when they have a cold, possibly due to biological differences, while others believe that…
Tandem Diabetes Care’s t:slim X2 Insulin Pump is the first in the US to integrate the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus Sensor, approved in 2023 for use with automated insulin delivery (AID) systems. This sensor allows for 15 days of wear for both adults and children and connects wirelessly to the t:slim pump, providing glucose…
Scientists have developed a new antibiotic, Zosurabalpin, to treat drug-resistant bacteria that cause deadly infections in humans. This antibiotic has shown promising results in treating highly drug-resistant strains of Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) in mouse models. CRAB is a pathogen resistant to almost all antibiotics and responsible for deadly infections in the blood, urinary tract,…
Researchers have discovered that the common antibiotic erythromycin may have potential as a treatment for myotonic dystrophy, a genetic neuromuscular disorder. This finding opens up new possibilities for treating this debilitating condition. The antibiotic works by targeting the RNA in the cells, which is misregulated in individuals with myotonic dystrophy. This discovery could lead to…
Uber Health has partnered with Socially Determined to provide supplemental benefits to patients, including transportation, food, and prescription delivery. Uber Health offers non-emergency medical transportation, grocery and prescription delivery, and more than 3,000 healthcare organizations use their platform. Socially Determined provides social risk analytics for healthcare organizations to understand and address social barriers to healthcare…
A rural practice in county Wexford is seeking an assistant starting in January 2023, with the option to wait for the right candidate. The position involves working with one full time and two part time GPs for 4-6 sessions per week. The practice is fully computerized and provides 15 minute appointments with a practice nurse…
A study published in Addiction found that Medicaid expansion in the US could help alleviate drug-related epidemics among impoverished people who inject drugs (PWID) by increasing health insurance coverage and reducing unmet needs for care. The study used data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National HIV Behavioral Surveillance and the Kaiser Family…
