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Medical school on Cherokee reservation will soon send doctors to tribal, rural areas

Ashton Glover Gatewood decided to give medical school a second try after learning about a new campus designed for Indigenous students like herself.

1 Nov 2023

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 alters mitochondria, leading to energy outages and organ failure

The lungs were once at the forefront of SARS-Cov-2 research, but as reports of organ failure and other serious complications poured in, scientists set out to discover how and why the respiratory virus was causing serious damage to the body's major organs, including the lungs.

31 Oct 2023

Study shows unnecessary healthcare use by children with undiagnosed ADHD

The research was carried out by Dr Vibhore Prasad and other researchers working at the University of Nottingham and King's College London, funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences.

31 Oct 2023

IU researchers play key roles in national consortium to study the use of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine will play key roles in a national consortium led by Wake Forest University School of Medicine to study the use, interpretation and implementation of biomarkers to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.

27 Oct 2023

FDA approves a new steroidal-type anti-inflammatory drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) have a clinically proven, new treatment option with the Food and Drug Administration's approval Thursday of vamorolone, a steroidal-type, anti-inflammatory drug developed based on research performed at Children's National Hospital.

27 Oct 2023

Smaller employers weigh a big-company fix for scarce primary care: Their own clinics

With his company's health costs soaring and his workers struggling with high blood pressure and other medical conditions, Winston Griffin, CEO of Laurel Grocery Co., knew his company had to do something.

27 Oct 2023

AI shows promise in predicting type 2 diabetes but faces hurdles for clinical use

Researchers have conducted a comprehensive review of AI-based models for predicting type 2 diabetes, revealing their potential for individualized risk assessment and preventative care. Despite promising results, the study calls for more extensive validation and collaboration between AI and medical experts for effective clinical application.

26 Oct 2023

New study aims to discover whether insomnia treatment can reduce cardiovascular disease risks

It's no secret that a good night's rest can do wonders for one's health, but those who struggle with insomnia have a nearly 50% increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

25 Oct 2023

Study finds racial disparities in receipt of low value health care

Older Black Americans are more likely to receive low value acute diagnostic tests than older White Americans, while older White Americans were more likely to receive low value screening tests and treatments, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

25 Oct 2023

COVID-19 mortality risk higher for people with severe mental illness, study shows

New research from King's College London has found that in the UK people with severe mental illness were at increased risk of death from all causes following COVID-19 infection compared to those without severe mental illness.

25 Oct 2023

Millions of Americans with mild cognitive impairment are undiagnosed, studies find

For many people, forgetting your keys or struggling to plan tasks can seem like a normal part of the aging process. But those lapses can actually be symptoms of something more serious: mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, which could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

25 Oct 2023

Long Covid's hidden healthcare burden: Over 2 million affected in the UK

Healthcare utilization by long coronavirus disease (COVID) or LC patients between January 2020 and 2023.

24 Oct 2023

Using opioid settlement cash for police gear like squad cars and scanners sparks debate

Policing expenses mount quickly: $25,000 for a law enforcement conference about fentanyl in Colorado; $18,000 for technology to unlock cellphones in Southington, Connecticut; $2,900 for surveillance cameras and to train officers and canines in New Lexington, Ohio. And in other communities around the country, hundreds of thousands for vehicles, body scanners, and other equipment.

23 Oct 2023

Million Hearts model cuts heart attack and stroke risk without hiking Medicare costs

The Million Hearts payment model, which incentivizes healthcare organizations to reduce cardiovascular risk among Medicare beneficiaries, led to a modest but significant reduction in new-onset myocardial infarctions and strokes over five years. The model did not result in a significant increase in Medicare spending, suggesting a cost-effective way to improve cardiovascular health.

23 Oct 2023

Pediatric mental health crisis skyrocketed and persisted during the pandemic

Mental health crises among children and adolescents requiring emergency department care skyrocketed during the pandemic and have stayed elevated despite a return to normalcy, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

20 Oct 2023

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Latest Primary Care News and Research

Medical school on Cherokee reservation will soon send doctors to tribal, rural areas

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 alters mitochondria, leading to energy outages and organ failure

Study shows unnecessary healthcare use by children with undiagnosed ADHD

IU researchers play key roles in national consortium to study the use of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers

FDA approves a new steroidal-type anti-inflammatory drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Smaller employers weigh a big-company fix for scarce primary care: Their own clinics

AI shows promise in predicting type 2 diabetes but faces hurdles for clinical use

New study aims to discover whether insomnia treatment can reduce cardiovascular disease risks

Study finds racial disparities in receipt of low value health care

COVID-19 mortality risk higher for people with severe mental illness, study shows

Millions of Americans with mild cognitive impairment are undiagnosed, studies find

Long Covid's hidden healthcare burden: Over 2 million affected in the UK

Using opioid settlement cash for police gear like squad cars and scanners sparks debate

Million Hearts model cuts heart attack and stroke risk without hiking Medicare costs

Pediatric mental health crisis skyrocketed and persisted during the pandemic

Consultant Connect’s technology quickly connects GPs to dermatology specialists

Health care ‘game-changer’? Feds boost care for homeless Americans

University of Houston clinic expands to offer eye care to homeless patients

AI-powered software can provide MRI-quality brain images from CT scans

New communication tool reduces sick leave in patients with Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms

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