Zocdoc has introduced a new Guided Search tool to help patients find the right in-network healthcare provider based on their symptoms and treatment needs. Quest Diagnostics launched the MelaNodal Predict test to personalize treatment decisions for patients with melanoma. WellSpan Health partnered with KeyCare to expand virtual primary care and behavioral health services, allowing patients…
Lawmakers and regulators in Washington are considering how to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, but industry experts believe there is a risk of overregulation. The impact of AI on health care is significant, with the FDA approving over 692 AI products. Government policymakers are already behind and struggling to keep up. There is…
The risk for ipsilateral periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) within 5 years of the index infection in patients with total hip or knee arthroplasty is low, with only 1% to 2% of patients experiencing this complication. No ipsilateral infections occurred within 1 year of the index infection. These findings were presented at the American Academy of…
Lawmakers are considering increasing doctors’ Medicare pay to offset a 3.4% Medicare pay cut that went into effect on Jan 1. The cut resulted from the expiration of pandemic-era bonuses lawmakers chose to give the industry. The pay increase was discussed in negotiations over a stopgap funding bill earlier this year, but a fix hasn’t…
James N Hayward, a consultant in intensive care and chief clinical information officer at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in the UK, discusses the potential benefits of using WhatsApp for medical communication. He acknowledges its advantages for rapid updates on the evolving covid-19 situation, but also raises concerns about the potential for spreading misinformation…
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affects one in 100 children, according to the World Health Organization. However, the specific causes of autism, including whether there is a link between preterm birth and autism, remains controversial. Researchers from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have presented a new study finding no significant association between preterm birth…
A study from the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai indicates that emergency medical service (EMS) systems in the United States are not consistently providing optimal care to patients who call 911, particularly in rural communities. The study, which reviewed over 26 million 911 responses from 2019, examined specific quality measures outlined by the…
Nina Beaty, a former smoker, was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer after an unexpected finding in a low-dose CT scan in 2014. Despite the grim prognosis for metastatic small-cell lung cancer, she enrolled in a clinical trial, and after receiving immunotherapy treatment, she is now in remission. Emotions related to the diagnosis are difficult, but…
The article discusses the impact of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery on the remission of type 2 diabetes (T2D) 5 years after the operation. The study found that RYGB was more effective in preventing T2D recurrence compared to sleeve gastrectomy (SG), even after patients regained weight. The research was a retrospective review of patients with…
New research shows that exercise can reduce, but not fully eliminate, the adverse effects of sugary drinks on cardiovascular health. Even meeting recommended levels of physical activity may not be enough to protect against the risks of consuming sugary beverages, which have been linked to weight gain, obesity, and health problems like diabetes, heart disease,…
