10 Healthcare Industry Predictions For 2026
The year 2026 will be a year of tumult in American healthcare. Getty Images As December kicks off,…
Any Canadian who asks for HIV prevention drugs should get them, doctors say
LISTEN | Full interview with Dr. Darrell Tan: As It Happens7:34New guidelines aim to reduce barriers to drugs…
WHO says GLP-1 medicines alone won’t reverse obesity or improve metabolic health; issues its first guidelines for use
The World Health Organization (WHO) has for the first time issued guidelines on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1…
Widower urges personalised pain relief for palliative care patients
Northern Ireland has four main hospices including NI Hospice, Evora Hospice, Foyle Hospice and Marie Curie Hospice. There…
Warwickshire GP surgery named as best provider for second time
The practice was recognised for using technology to free staff time for “ambitious care initiatives”, improving both patient…
WHO backs use of GLP-1 therapies for obesity, warns access will remain limited
A view shows The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Jan. 28, 2025. Denis Balibouse |…
Otsuka’s kidney therapy gets accelerated FDA approval
Voyxact gets accelerated approval, offering investors a new entrant in the high-value kidney disease market. The Food and…
Portland long-term acute care hospital will shutter, lay off 310 employees
Vibra Healthcare, which operates Oregon’s sole long-term acute care hospital in Portland, plans to shut down operations early…
Trump admin claims win as UK bows to pressure on NHS drug spending – POLITICO
The NICE threshold will rise to £25,000 to £35,000 for every quality adjusted life year. In return for…
East Portland Long-Term Care Hospital to Close
Willamette Week is in the middle of our most important annual fundraiser. As a local independent news outlet,…
Eating Alone Is Really Bad for Older Adults, Study Finds
Eating alone can be a peaceful, almost meditative experience. But that’s internally. Externally, it looks pretty sad. There…
Forum: IP rider changes aimed at retaining original purpose of protecting patients against large bills
We thank Mr Andrew Tan and Dr Chua Jun Jin for their letters “Increase co-payment only for policyholders…