A large study from Massachusetts has found that babies whose mothers had covid-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3. Most of these children had speech or motor delays, and the link was strongest in boys and when the mother was infected late in pregnancy. The…
Eli Lilly is partnering with Camurus, a company with technology that extends how long an injectable drug lasts in the body, permitting longer dosing intervals. Lilly plans to apply the technology to its metabolic medicines; the deal follows a similar move Novo Nordisk starting an alliance with Ascendis. The post Following Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly…
Untreated dental problems are driving millions of Americans to emergency rooms each year, costing the country billions and worsening chronic health conditions. Experts say bridging the historic divide between medical and dental care — through data connectivity, integrated health centers and AI-driven tools — could improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare spending. The post From…
In recent years, providers have been increasingly conducting tech pilots to see which solutions can best improve their clinical and operation success. During a panel at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference in Dallas, healthcare leaders shared their insight on how startups can best serve their provider partners during these pilots. The post 4 Things…
Now is the time to build a system where every pregnant person, regardless of zip code, ethnicity, or insurance status, can access the level of care their pregnancy demands. The post The U.S. Keeps Failing the March of Dimes Report Card. Here’s One Gap We Can Close Right Now appeared first on MedCity News.
By Edward Myers, National Director of Cyber Security, Crothall Healthcare Technology Solutions (HTS) US hospitals are stepping up their defenses against cybersecurity attacks.Much of the focus on recent cyber spending is in response to the February 2024 hack of payments manager Change Healthcare. A whopping 94 percent of American Hospital Association members reported suffering a…
[Sponsored] When you need a hip replacement, you deserve the best care to ensure the procedure goes smoothly. This article outlines the best orthopedic clinics for hip replacement in Houston. The post Houston’s Guide to the Three Best Orthopedic Clinics for Hip Replacement appeared first on MedCity News.
This poll looks at exposure to and belief in several vaccine myths and finds that people without a trusted health care provider, and those who regularly use social media or AI for health information, are generally more likely than others to belief the false claims. It also analyzes belief across vaccine myths, showing the share…
Gerri Norington, 78, never wanted to be on her own as she grew old. But her first marriage ended in divorce, and her second husband died more than 30 years ago. When a five-year relationship came to a close in 2006, she found herself alone — a situation that has lasted since. “I miss having…