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Chronic health issues and homelessness
In 2022, over 500,000 people in the United States found themselves homeless, without a permanent shelter to offer a sense of stability in their lives. This poses a far-reaching problem for the individuals who find themselves in this situation, but also for our society as a whole. Homelessness can be caused by a combination of Read more… Chronic health issues and homelessness originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Policy Public Health & Policy Source Type: blogs

The Times They Are A-Changing … .Fast
By KIM BELLARD If you have been following my Twitter – oops, I mean “X” – feed lately, you may have noticed that I’ve been emphasizing The Coming Wave, the new book from Mustafa Suleyman (with Michael Bhaskar). If you have not yet read it, or at least ordered it, I urge you to do so, because, frankly, our lives are not going to be the same, at all.  And we’re woefully unprepared. One thing I especially appreciated is that, although he made his reputation in artificial intelligence, Mr. Suleyman doesn’t only focus on AI. He also discusses synthetic biology, quantum computing, robotics, and new energ...
Source: The Health Care Blog - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: Health Tech AI Kim Bellard quantum computing Smart Pills synthetic biology The Coming Wave Source Type: blogs

Daily Orange Juice Intake Lowers Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Conclusion The University of Toronto’s groundbreaking study makes waves in the health community. It demonstrates that a glass of orange juice a day can indeed lower high blood pressure, a key factor in cardiovascular health. This adds nuance to our understanding of dietary impacts on blood pressure. However, it’s critical to remember that this isn’t a silver bullet. The study still underscores the superior benefits of consuming whole fruits. As we navigate our health journeys, it appears orange juice could be a helpful ally—when consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet...
Source: The EMT Spot - September 11, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs

Study: High Blood Pressure While Lying Down Linked To Greater Heart Risks
Conclusion The findings of this recent study are nothing short of a game-changer in how we understand and manage blood pressure. It’s clear that simply taking blood pressure readings while seated might not give the full picture. High blood pressure while lying down has been linked to a heightened risk of serious heart health complications, including heart attack, stroke, and even premature death. Therefore, a more comprehensive approach to blood pressure monitoring is crucial. One that considers different body positions could offer deeper insights into an individual’s cardiovascular health. This n...
Source: The EMT Spot - September 9, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs

The impact of certificate of need laws on rural health care
Rural communities have a problem. Their health care options continue to shrink, as medical facilities close or consolidate. The trend has accelerated in recent years, but Westfield Memorial Hospital in Western New York wants to expand. The tiny facility on the shores of Lake Erie has four inpatient beds, and has plans to double its capacity to Read more… The impact of certificate of need laws on rural health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Policy Hospital-Based Medicine Public Health & Policy Source Type: blogs

The next bumper sticker: political science
 As usual, Ramaswamy ' s glib slogans aren ' t self-explanatory, but I think we can figure out what he ' s pretending to be thinking about with this one:There are three branches of the U.S. government, not four.One would guess that this is a reference to the bullshit concept of the " Deep State. " What that actually means is of course the career civil service -- federal employees who don ' t get replaced wholesale every time the party in power changes, and who have legal protections to make sure that doesn ' t happen. Sometimes it also includes the military. (Sometimes it ' s the Deep State that ' s persecuting Ronald...
Source: Stayin' Alive - September 9, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs

Life style modification & CVD prevention : Spot the new entry
Discussing lifestyle modification is an essential cliché in every preventive cardiology consult, For most, it still means good nutrition exercise, and stress relief. It is true, that the average human longevity has increased considerably in the last century. However, this apparent gain in life expectancy by the stunning discoveries in science ( 10 years ?) has already been eaten up, by the self-inflicted,  poor styles in life. The new kid on the block, i.e. social media is playing a powerful amplifying effect. Spot a new entry in lifestyle interventions. Here is a fresh list of lifestyle modifications from the ...
Source: Dr.S.Venkatesan MD - September 8, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: dr s venkatesan Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs

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CMS has a clearly structured, multistep Medicare drug price negotiation framework for drug manufacturers willing to participate in the program in good faith.        (Source: The Commonwealth Fund: Blog)
Source: The Commonwealth Fund: Blog - September 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kate Meyer, Jeremy Sharp Source Type: blogs

The Way Forward for Community Health Following Pharmacy Closures
The following is a guest article by Paul Christie, Co-Founder and CEO at Tachmed The UK’s robust and well-established pharmacy model is facing huge changes this year, as hundreds of chemists across the country are expected to shut their doors in the coming months, leading to pharmacists declaring that the model is at ‘breaking point‘. Back in 2022, NHS data revealed the number of community pharmacies in England had dropped to its lowest figure since 2015, due to a net loss of 110 pharmacies in 2021/22. Then in January, Lloyds pharmacy announced it was withdrawing from Sainsbury’s supermarkets – settin...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 8, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring community health COVID Lockdowns Digital Diagnostics Healthcare RPM NHS patient data Paul Christie Pharmacies Pharmacists Self-Testing Sexual Health London Tach Source Type: blogs

Device for Rapid COVID-19 Breath Testing
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have developed a COVID-19 breathalyzer test. The technology requires someone to breathe into it just once or twice, and it can then provide an indication if the person is infected with SARS-CoV-2 in as little as one minute. The device could be very useful fo screening large numbers of people prior to access to an indoor event, for instance, or in community clinics to quickly determine if people are infected. Moreover, the technology could be adapted to detect other viruses, which may be useful for future outbreaks. The system involves blowing into a straw, which direc...
Source: Medgadget - September 7, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Diagnostics Medicine Public Health wustl WUSTLmed Source Type: blogs

Transparency, not charity: a real solution to America ’ s medical debt crisis
A recent act of kindness from Trinity Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has gone viral for its creative method of tackling medical debt. It involves the church paying off $3.3 million in medical debt belonging to 3,355 local families – complete with a cathartic video of the oppressive debt being burned to ashes – Read more… Transparency, not charity: a real solution to America’s medical debt crisis originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Policy Public Health & Policy Source Type: blogs

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day
 Sunday September 10, 2023 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Every 40 seconds someone in the world dies by suicide.  This means suicide is responsible for almost one million deaths every year across the world. Another way to look at this is how Dr. Catherine Le Gal ès-Camus, from the World Health Organization, describes the rate of suicide each year: "Worldwide, more people die from suicide than from all homicides and wars combined. "WARNING SIGNS FOR SUICIDEClick here for warning signs you can learn about. RESOURCES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION International ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - September 6, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns awareness days depression suicide awareness suicide prevention Source Type: blogs

“ System-ness ” : the key to successful health care transformation
Value-based health care, the holy grail of American medicine, has three parts: excellent clinical quality, convenient access, and affordability for all. And as with the holy grail of medieval legend, the quest for value-based care has been filled with failure. In the 20th century, U.S. medical groups and hospital systems could — at best — Read more… “System-ness”: the key to successful health care transformation originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Policy Public Health & Policy Source Type: blogs

Physicians divided: SCOTUS affirmative action ban sparks debate
The fallout from the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to ban racially conscious admissions at Harvard and The University of North Carolina has had major repercussions throughout the medical profession. I would say that physicians are highly divided on the issue of affirmative action, with many believing that meritorious Read more… Physicians divided: SCOTUS affirmative action ban sparks debate originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Policy Public Health & Policy Source Type: blogs

American Lung Association Wants to Keep Smokers Misinformed About the Relative Risks of Different Tobacco Products
Incomments submitted to the FDA in response to the Center for Tobacco Products ' (CTP) draft strategic plan, the American Lung Association expressed its opposition to one of the strategic goals, which was to " inform adults who smoke about the relative risks of tobacco products. " This goal primarily expressed the desire of the CTP to inform smokers that electronic cigarettes are much safer than real cigarettes and therefore may be considered as a safer alternative for smokers who are unable to quit using other cessation methods.The American Lung Association does not approve of this goal, writing: "Remove language from the...
Source: The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary - August 31, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs