The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco brought together healthcare leaders for discussions and networking, with Mayo Clinic partnering with Cerebras Systems for AI models, Boston Scientific acquiring Axonics for $3.7 billion, Amazon launching a program for digital health benefits, Johnson & Johnson buying Ambrx for $2 billion, Abbott integrating FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus…
The Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Londonderry is hiring for a position with a salary range of £88,799 – £119,723 per annum. The closing date for applications is Friday 9 February 2024 at 3:30pm. Interested candidates can find the full job description, criteria, and application form on jobs.hscni.net and apply online. A waiting list may be…
The Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies at the National University of Singapore developed a mobile parenting app called the Supportive Parenting app. The app provides information and tips on parenting, baby care, and mental health for mothers dealing with postpartum depression. A study found that the app helped reduce symptoms of depression in mothers…
Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential hopeful and former South Carolina governor, will wait to see how her campaign is received after the Iowa caucuses. She spoke on health care policies while governor, criticizing some of former President Biden’s policies. Haley has also taken positions on Medicare, Social Security, and health equity. Her tenure saw an…
Health care law trends in 2023 included a focus on telehealth, whistleblowers, physician referrals, and provider compliance. Over 95% of False Claims Act cases result from whistleblowers, and the Department of Justice reported $485 million in False Claims Act settlements from January to June 2023. The Office of the Inspector General focused on areas such…
At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, hospital leaders focused on showcasing the billions of dollars they have in cash and investment reserves, a message that contrasts their plea for more funding to Congress. Nonprofit health systems are trying to appeal to investors by highlighting their financial strength and resilience. Jefferson Health’s CFO expressed gratitude to…
Dai Davies was a rugby captain at medical school and later served as a medical officer with the Royal Air Force in Egypt. He worked as a senior lecturer and consultant anaesthetist at Hammersmith Hospital and St George’s. Source link
A study in Heart Rhythm reports a connection between antipsychotic drugs quetiapine and haloperidol and an increased risk of serious cardiac conditions such as ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. The use of these medications is common, so health care professionals and patients need to be aware of these cardiac risks and implement appropriate monitoring…
Researchers evaluated mRNA vaccines’ effectiveness among adolescents in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. The study focused on Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, as well as combining these vaccines. They found that vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 hospitalization was high, ranging from 73% to 86% at six months. This effectiveness remained consistent at extended follow-up to one year…
Advances in the treatment of bipolar disorder over the past 20 years include the development of new medications with fewer side effects. Lithium, while effective, has risks such as kidney and thyroid disease, leading to doctors prescribing lower doses. Anticonvulsant medications and second-generation antipsychotics, with fewer side effects, are also being used more frequently. Long-acting…
