International Medicine & Public Health Blogs This is an RSS file. You can use it to subscribe to this data in your favourite RSS reader or to display this data on your own website or blog.

Fight Aging! Newsletter, August 7th 2023
In conclusion, here, we demonstrate a novel mechanism for ESC-EVs to protect cells from senescence. However, whether ESC-EVs rejuvenate aged mice via miR-15b-5p and miR-290a-5p remains unknown. Next, we plan to use miR-15b-5p and miR-290a-5p antagonists while treating aged mice with ESC-EVs to further investigate the mechanism by which ESC-EVs resist aging in vivo. « Back to Top Fatty Acid Metabolism as a Commonality in Different Approaches to Slowing Aging https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/08/fatty-acid-metabolism-as-a-commonality-in-different-approaches-to-slowing-aging/ It seem...
Source: Fight Aging! - August 6, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs

Weekly Roundup – August 5, 2023
Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. Protecting Your Patients and Your Organization From IoT Security Risks. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to weigh in on Internet of Things security – an important topic as medical devices grow in importance and abundance. Advice included implementing zero trust security, asking more of third-party partners, and taking steps to understand ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - August 5, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: Healthcare IT Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup Source Type: blogs

The physician ’ s crucial role in combating climate change
Jet skis on the highway and sharks in the street: these are some of the images that may come to mind when you remember the record-breaking flash floods that occurred in Fort Lauderdale in April of 2023. Due to global warming, lethal weather such as this is becoming more common across the globe, and it Read more… The physician’s crucial role in combating climate change originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Megan McLaughlin Tags: Policy Public Health & Policy Source Type: blogs

---
A proposed CMS rule on state-directed payments could have profound consequences for Medicaid financing, payment levels, and provider participation. (Source: The Commonwealth Fund: Blog)
Source: The Commonwealth Fund: Blog - August 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Avi Herring, Cindy Mann, Anne Karl Source Type: blogs

Disability and Development
Alan S. Gutterman (Entrepreneurship), Disability and Development (2023): The World Health Organization ( “WHO”) has reported that approximately 16% of the global population, over 1.3 billion people worldwide, had some form of disability, and that an additional 190 million people (3.8%... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - August 4, 2023 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs

---
The federal government updated its regulatory approach to short-term insurance plans, and states also may determine the time is right to revisit these products. (Source: The Commonwealth Fund: Blog)
Source: The Commonwealth Fund: Blog - August 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Justin Giovannelli, Kevin Lucia, Christina L. Goe Source Type: blogs

Supreme Court Impacts in Public Health Law: 2022-2023
James G. Hodge (Arizona State University), Leila Barraza (University of Arizona), Jennifer L. Piatt (Arizona State University), Erica N. White (Arizona State University), Supreme Court Impacts in Public Health Law: 2022-2023 (2023): In another tumultuous term of the United States... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - August 2, 2023 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs

Study Warns That Even Light Drinking Can Raise Blood Pressure
Conclusion In sum, the international research study underscores the significant impact of alcohol consumption on blood pressure, with effects noticed even at low levels. Contrary to common assumptions, it highlights no beneficial effects in low-level drinkers compared to non-drinkers. The findings serve as a crucial reminder of the importance of moderation, or ideally, avoidance of alcohol for effective blood pressure management and optimal cardiovascular health. The global scale and comprehensive approach of the study lend weight to its findings, making them a key resource for individuals worldwide. In the face o...
Source: The EMT Spot - August 1, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs

---
Integrating primary care with mental health care and substance use disorder treatment can help address the mental health crisis and reduce disparities in care. (Source: The Commonwealth Fund: Blog)
Source: The Commonwealth Fund: Blog - August 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Harold Alan Pincus, Alexa Fleet, Alya Simoun, Brigitta Spaeth-Rublee, Deborah Scharf, Leah G. Pope, Matthew L. Goldman Source Type: blogs

Environmental Health Surveillance Powered by GIS Technology Enhances Public Health Efforts at San Bernardino County
San Bernadino Public Health knows that monitoring the mosquito population benefits community health directly. This is why the public health team is tracking mosquitos breeding areas and leveraging GIS technology to better coordinate mosquito control efforts in order to prevent the spread of disease. Healthcare IT Today spoke with Serene Ong – Geographic Information Systems Analyst, Andrew Mackey – Statistical Analyst, and Anthony Arce – Research Analyst at San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (SBCDPH) to find out more. Mosquito Surveillance Mosquito Surveillance is used to monitor mosquito po...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - August 1, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Colin Hung Tags: Analytics/Big Data Health IT Company Healthcare IT Andrew Mackey Anthony Arce ArcGIS esri GIS technology Mosquito Surveillance Public Health San Bernardino County San Bernardino County Department of Public Health SBCDPH Serene On Source Type: blogs

Removing AGEs from the Lens of the Eye to Treat Presbyopia
This study demonstrated that topical FAOD treatment resulted in an increase in lens power, which is approximately equivalent to the correction obtained by most reading glasses. The best results were obtained for the newer lenses. Simultaneously, a decrease in lens opacity was observed, which improved lens quality. We also demonstrated that topical FAOD treatment results in a breakdown of AGEs, as evidenced by gel permeation chromatography and a marked reduction in autofluorescence. This study demonstrated the therapeutic potential of topical FAOD treatment in presbyopia. Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24087343 ...
Source: Fight Aging! - July 31, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs

Isometric Exercises: A New Hope For Hypertension Management
Conclusion As we reflect on the power of exercise in managing hypertension, it’s clear that isometric workouts stand as a compelling addition to the traditional regimen. Their role in significantly reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as the study suggests, offers fresh hope for individuals navigating the challenges of high blood pressure. Yet, as we embrace these workouts, it’s essential to remember the words of healthcare professionals like Joanne Whitmore and Jim Pate. Exercise, though pivotal, is just one aspect of a broader strategy to manage hypertension. Alongside this, life...
Source: The EMT Spot - July 31, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs

Fight Aging! Newsletter, July 31st 2023
In conclusion, an SBP level below 130 mmHg was found to be associated with longevity among older women. The longer SBP was controlled at a level between 110 and 130 mmHg, the higher the survival probability to age 90. Preventing age-related rises in SBP and increasing the time with controlled BP levels constitute important measures for achieving longevity. « Back to Top (Source: Fight Aging!)
Source: Fight Aging! - July 30, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs

Health misinformation ’ s deadly impact
Turning into vegetarians can cure COVID-19, birth control pills cause abortions, or eating ginger is 10,000 times more effective than chemotherapy at curing cancer were some casually trending health misinformation in the past year. But what is health misinformation, and why is it a serious public health concern? Health misinformation refers to health-related information that Read more… Health misinformation’s deadly impact originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 29, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Neha Gour Tags: Policy Mainstream media Source Type: blogs

Weekly Roundup – July 29, 2023
Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. How the IoMT Helps Data Reach Its Full Potential. We asked members of the Healthcare IT Community to share their thoughts on the growing role of the Internet of Medical Things in managing healthcare data. We heard about the benefits of access to real-time data, the importance of data standards, and the need for mature data analysis and data management in...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - July 29, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup Source Type: blogs