Review highlights smarter medicine delivery as key to better adherence
New evidence shows that how medicines reach patients may be just as important as what is prescribed, with…
Severe vitamin D deficiency linked to higher hospitalizations for respiratory tract infections
Severe vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections such as…
Patients pass on these life-saving drugs too often, says Erie doctor
Erie PA doctor discusses drugs more patients should be taking UPMC Hamot’s Dr. David Hutzel says more people…
The Double-Dipping Scandal: How TPAs Are Exploiting Both Corporations And Clinics — Dr James Jeremiah
In Malaysia’s private health care ecosystem, the rise of third party administrators (TPAs) was once hailed as a…
Mental health care should be primary care
For the first time, the United Nations has formally placed mental health on equal footing with chronic diseases…
New national recommendations boost care for traumatic brain injury patients
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, affects millions of Americans each year, often resulting in long-term health challenges. New…
Using general practice data for chronic disease prevalence: the impact of record linkage on estimation accuracy | BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. General practice: health of the Nation 2024. East Melbourne, Vic: The…
Menopause symptoms disrupt daily life, but few women get treatment
A new study from Mayo Clinic underscores the widespread impact of menopause symptoms on midlife women – and…
Anaphylaxis antidote underprescribed for schoolchildren in England
Less than half of schoolchildren in England who are at risk of a serious and potentially life-threatening allergic…
Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
By confirming cognitive impairment before ordering amyloid blood tests, this two-step approach cuts false positives, streamlines referrals, and…
Perlmutter Cancer Center experts shine light on the rise of breast cancer in younger adults
Currently, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women age 20 to 49 in the…
Passive Smoke Exposure in Prepubescent Males Affects Lung Function in Children, Grandchildren
A new study has found that paternal prepubertal passive smoke exposure was associated with impaired lung function trajectories…