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Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.

1 Jul 2024

Study: Most adolescents do not seek professional help for mental health problems

A large international study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland found that most adolescents do not seek professional help even when they have a high level of mental health problems.

1 Jul 2024

Radiometer and Etiometry announce commercial partnership to empower physicians by optimizing workflows and decision making in high acuity care settings

Radiometer, a leading medical device company specializing in acute care testing solutions, and Etiometry, a leader in clinical decision-support software for critical care, today announced a new commercial partnership to enhance clinical decision making and workflows in hospital settings.

From Radiometer Medical 1 Jul 2024

Radiometer celebrates 70 years in acute care diagnostics

In 1954, Radiometer launched the world’s first commercially available blood gas analyzer. This event catapulted a small Danish company that produced devices for the radio industry into the foray of acute care diagnostics.

From Radiometer Medical 1 Jul 2024

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Over the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between 2021 and 2023, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the AcademyHealth 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore.

1 Jul 2024

The concierge catch: Better access for a few patients disrupts care for many

"You had to pay the fee, or the doctor wasn't going to see you anymore."

1 Jul 2024

Study reveals coverage gaps and health access challenges post-Medicaid unwinding

In a survey of low-income adults across Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas, one in eight respondents who were enrolled in Medicaid at some point since March 2020 reported no longer having Medicaid coverage by late 2023, with nearly half of that pool reporting being currently uninsured, according to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

29 Jun 2024

Innovative dementia cost model to aid families and shape health policy

An A-list of researchers from across USC is building a dementia cost model that will generate comprehensive national, annual estimates of the cost of dementia that could benefit patients and their families, thanks to a five-year, $8.2 million federal grant from the National Institute on Aging.

28 Jun 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': SCOTUS ruling strips power from federal health agencies

In what will certainly be remembered as a landmark decision, the Supreme Court's conservative majority this week overruled a 40-year-old legal precedent that required judges in most cases to yield to the expertise of federal agencies.

28 Jun 2024

Supreme Court OKs local crackdowns on homelessness, as advocates warn of chaos

The U.S. Supreme Court's watershed decision on homelessness Friday will make it easier for elected officials and law enforcement authorities nationwide to fine and arrest people who live on streets and sidewalks, in broken-down vehicles, or within city parks — which could have far-reaching health consequences for homeless Americans and their communities.

28 Jun 2024

Researchers shine light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shed valuable light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing, a critical mechanism underlying brain development and disease.

28 Jun 2024

Survey reveals public awareness gaps in opioid use disorder treatment by primary care physicians

Results from a national survey indicate that many Americans, 61%, are unaware that primary care physicians can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder, and 13% incorrectly believed that they could not.

28 Jun 2024

Republicans are downplaying abortion, but it keeps coming up

For generations, the GOP campaigned on eliminating the right to an abortion in the United States. Now, torn between a base that wants more restrictions on reproductive health care and a moderate majority that does not, it seems many Republicans would rather take an off-ramp than a victory lap.

28 Jun 2024

$2 million disbursed to victims and community groups in wake of Super Bowl mass shooting

Surprised. Blessed. Overwhelmed. Already gone. Those were reactions from some of the 20 gunshot victims from the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shootings who were awarded $1.2 million from the #KCStrong fund on Thursday, with individuals receiving payments ranging from $22,000 to $100,000.

28 Jun 2024

New techniques revolutionize muscle strength assessment

Understanding individual muscle strength is crucial for optimizing physical therapy and enhancing athletic performance. Traditional methods, however, often fall short in precision. The newly introduced technique by Zuming Xiao and colleagues from the Beijing Institute of Technology and Shenyang Sport University bridges this gap by integrating direct muscle strength measurements with dynamic simulations.

28 Jun 2024

Psilocybin mushrooms in America: Usage trends and policy implications

Psilocybin mushrooms are the psychedelic substance most often used in the U.S., with its popularity outpacing other psychedelic drugs such as MDMA (known as ecstasy), according to a new RAND report.

27 Jun 2024

Battleground Wisconsin: Voters feel nickel-and-dimed by health care costs

The land of fried cheese curds and the Green Bay Packers is among a half-dozen battleground states that could determine the outcome of the expected November rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump — a contest in which the cost and availability of health care are emerging as defining issues.

27 Jun 2024

Every Walk You Take: Promoting active aging with an innovative mHealth app

Promoting active and healthy ageing of citizens through a new mobile application that shows walking routes through green areas in Barcelona with data on geolocation, obstacles, pollution and weather in real time: this is the aim of the citizen science project Every Walk You Take, promoted by a team from the University of Barcelona.

26 Jun 2024

US judge finds California in contempt over prison mental health staffing

A federal judge has found top California prison officials in civil contempt for failing to hire enough mental health professionals to adequately treat tens of thousands of incarcerated people with serious mental disorders.

26 Jun 2024

California’s $25 health care hourly wage relies on federal boost, state worker exemption

California's nation-leading $25 minimum wage for health workers will rely on a significant boost in federal funding and exempt thousands of state employees under an agreement that is expected to be approved in the coming days.

26 Jun 2024

Health Care News and Research

Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

Study: Most adolescents do not seek professional help for mental health problems

Radiometer and Etiometry announce commercial partnership to empower physicians by optimizing workflows and decision making in high acuity care settings

Radiometer celebrates 70 years in acute care diagnostics

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

The concierge catch: Better access for a few patients disrupts care for many

Study reveals coverage gaps and health access challenges post-Medicaid unwinding

Innovative dementia cost model to aid families and shape health policy

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': SCOTUS ruling strips power from federal health agencies

Supreme Court OKs local crackdowns on homelessness, as advocates warn of chaos

Researchers shine light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing

Survey reveals public awareness gaps in opioid use disorder treatment by primary care physicians

Republicans are downplaying abortion, but it keeps coming up

$2 million disbursed to victims and community groups in wake of Super Bowl mass shooting

New techniques revolutionize muscle strength assessment

Psilocybin mushrooms in America: Usage trends and policy implications

Battleground Wisconsin: Voters feel nickel-and-dimed by health care costs

Every Walk You Take: Promoting active aging with an innovative mHealth app

US judge finds California in contempt over prison mental health staffing

California’s $25 health care hourly wage relies on federal boost, state worker exemption

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