Apr 9 2025 In the face of ongoing funding disruptions to US foreign assistance programmes, a group of international experts calls for urgent action to ensure the continuation of life-saving interventions and support for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. The new Health Policy analysis, published in The Lancet, estimates that 1 … Read more
A mobile app designed to help detect potential skin cancer has reduced hospital referrals by more than 50% in a trial at three primary care clinics in Britain’s National Health Service. The Map My Mole app, which launched in March 2024, has reviewed more than 1,500 moles and lesions, streamlining the diagnostic process for both … Read more
Empowering Recovery: how Nurse-Led Care considerably Reduces Heart Event risk After Acute Coronary Syndrome Table of Contents Empowering Recovery: how Nurse-Led Care considerably Reduces Heart Event risk After Acute Coronary Syndrome The Scope of the Challenge: ACS in the US the ALLEPRE Study: A new Perspective on Cardiac Rehabilitation A Personalized Approach: The Power of … Read more
Nurses play a critical role in reducing serious cardiovascular events after patients experience acute coronary syndrome (ACS), according to study results presented today at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session and Expo. Patients who were counseled on heart medications and lifestyle modifications by specially trained nurses were 30% less likely to experience cardiovascular … Read more
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine have developed a powerful AI tool, built on the same transformer architecture used by large language models like ChatGPT, to process an entire night’s sleep. To date, it is one of the largest studies, analyzing 1,011,192 hours of sleep. Details on their findings were reported in the March … Read more
The Impact of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension on Hospitalized Cardiac Patients: A Deeper Dive A Complex Intersection: PAH and Cardiac Conditions Recent studies have shed light on the intricate… The post Understanding the Impact of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension on Hospital Outcomes for Cardiac Conditions appeared first on NewsyList. Source link
A therapy that delivers targeted alpha radiation directly to melanoma cells shows effectiveness in mice with minimal side effects, potentially offering a powerful option for patients with metastatic skin cancer, according to a new study. Researchers from several Japanese institutions, led by Hiroyuki Suzuki, M.D., of Chiba University, developed a novel treatment that uses the … Read more
Millions of children are slipping through the cracks of global vaccination efforts — and measles, one of the deadliest and most contagious diseases, is being overlooked. New research calls for urgent action to put measles vaccination at the center of global health priorities. Commentary: Missed Measles Immunisations Places Individuals and Communities at Risk: The Equity … Read more
Despite its critical role in saving lives, over 5 billion people lack access to safe, affordable medical oxygen—this report outlines the urgent reforms needed to bridge the gap. Study: Reducing global inequities in medical oxygen access: the Lancet Global Health Commission on medical oxygen security. Image Credit: AlteredR / Shutterstock Medical oxygen is an essential clinical need … Read more
Although immunotherapy has been a game-changer for the treatment of advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), it comes with a hefty price tag. As new therapies emerge, balancing clinical effectiveness with financial sustainability has become a critical focus for healthcare providers and policymakers alike. Now, a new analysis, published this month in the Journal of … Read more