Forbes Healthcare
JULY 30, 2024
An older drug in the same GLP-1 class as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound appeared to protect the brain from shrinking and stave off dementia and Alzheimer’s, researchers found.
Sensible Medicine
JULY 28, 2024
In a recent post on Sensible Medicine, written on my phone while traveling, I criticized a randomized trial of masking in the BMJ that found Norweigans told to wear masks for 2 weeks had a lower self-reported rate of cold symptoms from 12% to 9%. A reduction of 3%. In a follow up post , Adam Cifu, my friend and colleague, took me to task. Let me highlight his criticism, and why he is wrong both about the trial, and my Kurt Cobain shirt.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 31, 2024
The insurer shrank its plan footprint for 2025 in a bid to improve margins. Now, Humana is giving market watchers loose guidance into how that reduction could affect its enrollment along with second quarter results.
Science Based Medicine
JULY 29, 2024
On Friday, JAMA Health Forum published a study that is just more evidence that public health interventions against COVID-19 saved lives. The post As imperfect as they are, public health interventions save lives first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 29, 2024
A variety of backyard wildlife, such as rabbits, mice and bats, had SARS-CoV-2 infections, potentially making evolution of this virus more unpredictable.
Medical Economics
JULY 31, 2024
Teresa A. Hubka, DO, outlines her goals as leader of national organization.
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Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 1, 2024
Opponents of birth control don't object to condoms because they think they don't work, and Dr. Vinay Prasad doesn't object to masks because he thinks they don't work. The post Dr. Adam Cifu Should Recognize, Dr. Vinay Prasad Will Never Admit Measures to Limit Viruses “Work” first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Forbes Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Participants with the highest BMI scores and those who regularly smoked cigarettes saw the largest decreases in colorectal cancer risk.
Medical Economics
JULY 29, 2024
Getting to know Teresa A. Hubka, DO, new president of the American Osteopathic Association.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 30, 2024
The research, which found socially vulnerable counties were more likely to have MA plans rated under 3.5 stars, is the latest highlighting the importance of location in healthcare access.
Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 2, 2024
Measles cases are increasing. Kids and even many adults are at risk of injury and death from this vaccine-preventable illness that should be a historical footnote. The post Measles 2024: ‘Merica, are you okay? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 30, 2024
The findings add to reports popular weight loss like Wegovy and Zepbound could help curb behaviors like drinking, cannabis use and gambling.
Medical Economics
AUGUST 2, 2024
Connected medical devices will be essential to help monitor and manage chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiac arrhythmia, and respiratory diseases, as well as other conditions like sleep apnea, obesity and diabetes.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
David Cordani’s comments to investors Thursday come as the payer blew past Wall Street’s expectations for the second quarter, helped by significant growth in its health services division — including PBM Express Scripts.
The Healthcare Blog
JULY 30, 2024
By JOSHUA SEIDMAN In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy boldly declared that our country has a “loneliness epidemic.” In the Surgeon General’s public health advisory, “ Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation ,” he draws on decades of empirical evidence demonstrating the tremendous toll that loneliness has on people’s quality of life, and how it also increases the risk of premature death by 26%.
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 27, 2024
While this sounds esoteric—why should anyone care about these vials? —there is no question that this shortage will seriously hurt patients.
Medical Economics
AUGUST 1, 2024
What's driving consolidation in health care and what it means for the future of your practice
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 30, 2024
The JAMA study comes as lawmakers debate whether to permanently expand telehealth flexibilities to providers this year.
Sensible Medicine
JULY 27, 2024
When a friend makes a mistake, it is your responsibility to let him know. In the words of the Ad Council and the US Department of Transportation, “friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” They also “don’t let friends misinterpret the medical literature because they have been blinded by their priors.” Friends do this even if the results of the paper in question should change nobody’s behavior and if calling them out will invite the wrath of Sensible Medici
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 31, 2024
A common treatable cause of dementia can be detected with simple blood tests.
Medical Economics
AUGUST 2, 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 2, 2024
Hospitals still weren’t happy with the final rule despite the bump from the CMS’ proposed rates, citing cuts to long-term and disproportionate share facilities.
Science Based Medicine
JULY 31, 2024
Over the last few decades there has been a steady infiltration of acupuncture into Western mainstream medicine. It is not unreasonable to conclude that acupuncture’s journey from an exotic Eastern practice to a fringe treatment to mainstream acceptance has been complete. Knowledgeable proponents of science based medicine (SBM) who remain skeptical of acupuncture now find themselves on the fringe.
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 29, 2024
To safeguard the health of our nation and manage Medicare costs effectively, Congress must take decisive action.
Medical Economics
JULY 31, 2024
The world of cybersecurity is growing more complex.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 30, 2024
Ben Shahshahani, who previously worked at SiriusXM, will lead the health system’s AI strategy, including managing safety, ethics and data security concerns.
KevinMD.com
JULY 30, 2024
Have you ever heard of a drug called Ozempic? Just kidding. As we all know, this medicine and numerous related drugs are the rage. It is classified as a GLP-1 drug. The percentage of my patients who are taking these drugs is steadily rising. Of course, initially, Ozempic’s purpose was in diabetic management. Once it Read more… Are Ozempic patients on a slow-moving runaway train?
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 30, 2024
If this bill becomes law, the CDC Injury Center and other valuable public health programs will cease to exist. Healthcare costs will continue to rise and our nation's health will decline.
Medical Economics
JULY 30, 2024
Doctors once again left behind as Medicare prepares to pay other health care entities more next year.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 30, 2024
The health benefits administrator said a vendor’s user accounts were compromised, and information like contact details, Social Security numbers and medical information could be exposed.
Sensible Medicine
JULY 29, 2024
Let’s think today about one of evidence-based medicine’s biggest blind spots: the study of policies. Drugs, devices and treatment strategies often face the challenge of randomized trials. Yet policies mostly escape this challenge. It seems all a policy needs is a strong champion and plausibility. Yet the failure of the hospital readmission penalty policy and sepsis protocols expose the risks of implementing a policy because it sounds good.
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