RAPID CITY, S.D. — Echo Kopplin wants South Dakota’s leaders to know that money from a new $50 billion federal rural health fund should help residents with limited transportation options. Kopplin, a physician assistant who works with seniors, low-income people, and mental health patients in the rural Black Hills, shared her thoughts at a meeting…
When you think about the opioid crisis, the image of adults in their 20s, 30s, even sometimes those who are middle-aged, may come to mind. Rightly so, since most overdose deaths occur in people between ages 25 and 64. But did you know older adults are increasingly at risk of overdosing from opioids, too? In fact, from 2021…
Dr. Eric Topol pointed out that while initial findings on generative AI in clinical settings are promising, they may not withstand the complexities of real-world clinical practice. The post Dr. Eric Topol: Generative AI Studies Boast Promising Results, But Real-World Challenges Remain appeared first on MedCity News.
United Healthcare’s shocking quarterly earnings miss, a new regular feature on the Trump administration’s healthcare moves, and the future of value-based care. That’s the focus of the latest episode of the Debunked podcast with MedCity News Editor-in-Chief Arundhati Parmar and Samir Batra, managing partner of Health Innovation Pitch. The post Debunked Episode 15: How Did…
Technology that offers tools that conform, de-identify, link and aggregate data and data science tools like AI, machine learning and advanced analytics, can help those researching rare diseases overcome the hurdles they face in discovery and development. The post Data Technology + RWD Are Positive for Rare Disease Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.
Now is a great time for employers to consider the impact GI health has on workplace equity and take steps to ensure they’re doing what they can to create an equitable workplace The post Gut Health Can Be a Workplace Equity Issue. Here’s How HR Leaders Can Prevent That appeared first on MedCity News.
Nearly 90% of babies who had to be hospitalized with covid-19 had mothers who didn’t get the vaccine while they were pregnant, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings appear in the agency’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Babies too young to be vaccinated had the highest…
Roche is buying 89bio to get pegozafermin, a drug currently in two Phase 3 studies for the fatty liver disease MASH. Beyond the $2.4 billion payable when the deal closes, another $1.1 billion in contingent value right payments is tied to the achievement of commercial milestones for the projected blockbuster seller. The post Roche’s Metabolic…
The Abortion in the U.S. Dashboard is an ongoing research project tracking state abortion policies and litigation following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
This volume highlights how new vaccine requirements and the spread of anti-mRNA sentiments are fueling confusion and distrust. It also examines reactions to a federal report on gender-affirming care for minors and investigates how TikTok is being used to promote false health claims through deepfake personas targeting young women.