The latest available hospital admission data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) has revealed a shocking surge in cardiomyopathy-associated hospital admissions among methamphetamine users in the American West. According to the study conducted by Mohammad Bhuiyan, PhD, of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, and his colleagues, there was a staggering 231% increase
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Traveling into space has long been a dream for many, but new research has shed light on a side effect that may not have been considered before. A study conducted by Willebrordus P. J. van Oosterhout, MD, PhD, of Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, and his colleagues revealed that a staggering 91.7% of
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals of all ages. Patients with ADHD often face challenges related to comorbidities, functional impairments, and premature mortality, especially if the condition is left untreated. The use of pharmacological treatments, including stimulant and non-stimulant medications, is recommended for managing ADHD symptoms. However, concerns have been raised
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients like Grace Armant are facing hurdles in obtaining coverage for essential home ventilators. As per Armant, UnitedHealthcare has continually rejected requests for a machine she requires to breathe comfortably as she battles the fatal disease. Doctors across the nation are witnessing a similar trend with various insurers making it difficult
In a recent study conducted by ARS Pharmaceuticals, the president and CEO, Richard Lowenthal, highlighted the importance of testing medications under extreme temperatures. Lowenthal mentioned that many parents admitted to leaving the EpiPen in the car due to fear of it getting hot. This resulted in the need to analyze the effects of temperature on
UnitedHealth Group (UHG) recently reported a staggering revenue of nearly $400 billion in 2023, a figure that few could comprehend. Their profits of $22.4 billion and fourth-quarter earnings of $5.5 billion paint a picture of financial success that is almost unimaginable. With revenue increasing by 14.6% to $371.6 billion, UHG’s financial performance has reached levels
The study conducted by Jugnoo Rahi, MBBS, PhD, MSc, and colleagues at University College London found an interesting association between childhood amblyopia (lazy eye) and adult cardiometabolic disorders. The research, published in eClinicalMedicine, analyzed data from the U.K. Biobank and revealed that individuals with persistent amblyopia were at a higher risk for conditions such as
The fight against tuberculosis (TB) has been ongoing for decades, and the emergence of drug-resistant strains has complicated the situation even further. In a recent phase II randomized controlled trial, a novel combination of alpibectir-ethionamide has shown promising results in terms of bactericidal activity and tolerability. This could potentially provide a new avenue in the
Recent research has shown that there is a potential connection between essential tremor and dementia. A prospective cohort study found that over 5 years, the cumulative prevalence of dementia in individuals with essential tremor was 18.5%. This is a significant finding, as it highlights the heightened risk of developing dementia for those with essential tremor.
The use of ambient artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare to listen to clinician-patient conversations and process information is a promising development. However, there are significant concerns regarding security and privacy issues that need to be addressed. The potential for breaches of sensitive information is a major worry that could have serious implications for patient confidentiality.