Preocupados por la inflación, los estadounidenses han estado atentos a precios de productos cotidianos como los huevos y la gasolina. Pero un gasto menos conocido debería causar más alarma: el aumento de las primas de los seguros médicos. Llevan años subiendo, y ahora lo están haciendo a un ritmo sin precedentes. Hay que considerar que,…
Valneva must immediately cease U.S. shipments and sales of Ixchiq, a vaccine for chikungunya virus. The FDA recently lifted a pause on dosing of Ixchiq, but the agency’s new safety alert is based on an assessment that found the vaccine appears to be causing chikungunya-like illness in recipients. The post FDA Suspends Valneva Vaccine’s License…
[Sponsored] The best assistive devices for children with sensory processing disorders are those that meet their needs. They will enhance their ability to participate more fully in daily activities. The post The Top-Rated Assistive Devices for Children With Sensory Processing Disorders appeared first on MedCity News.
If we truly believe in treating the whole patient, we must recognize that survival is not the only measure of success. Preserving a woman’s sense of self, her dignity, her identity, her autonomy is just as essential. The post Supporting the Whole Patient: The Psychological Value of Scalp Cooling in Breast Cancer Treatment appeared first…
Some insurers in the ACA’s small group market are citing tariffs, particularly those affecting prescriptions drugs, as a reason for higher-than-expected premium increases.
Now, with the ability to measure coronary inflammation through AI-enhanced CT scans and to more accurately determine a person’s risk of heart attack, we can intervene earlier and more effectively. The post Regulatory Shift Paves Way for AI-Driven Heart Disease Diagnosis appeared first on MedCity News.
By supporting managers, healthcare organizations can make the workplace better for nurses. That could not only improve retention but build a pipeline of nurse managers. The post The Critical Link: How Supporting Nurse Managers Can Help Nurses — And Improve Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
On July 11, CMS notified states that, going forward, it does not anticipate approving new 1115 demonstration workforce initiatives or extending existing waivers. Such changes may limit states’ abilities to pursue initiatives investing in the Medicaid workforce,
Don’t get Nathan Jones started on xylitol, the active ingredient in his chewing gum, nasal spray, and other products. He’ll talk your ear off about its wondrous powers against tooth decay, as well as its potential to fight covid, heart disease, Alzheimer’s — you name it. For now, Jones, the founder of Xlear, can’t make…
As measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration’s actions sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists that kept them from performing the agency’s most critical function — emergency response — when it mattered most, an investigation from KFF Health News shows. The outbreak soon became the worst the United States has endured…