The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on respiratory management of patients with neuromuscular weakness. Published in the journal CHEST, the guideline contains 15 evidence-based recommendations, a good practice statement and an ungraded consensus-based statement. Endorsed by the American Association for Respiratory Care, the American Thoracic Society, the American […]
The rate of cardiac arrest during delivery hospitalizations is 13.4 per 100,000, with cardiac arrest occurring more often among older patients, non-Hispanic Blacks, and those with an underlying medical condition, according to a study published online March 14 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Nicole D. Ford, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
Streamlined labels help patients understand how to take medications Why don’t people take their medications as prescribed? Source: Read Full Article
For most people, getting burrs stuck to your clothes during a hike is nothing more than a nuisance, something to pick off and throw out when you get home. But for scientists at the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology (CEMB), the hooks on these little hitchhikers are inspiring new suturing schemes for surgical reattachment of tendon […]
Lindsay Lohan is the latest beloved child star to announce she’s going to be a mom! The Parent Trap actress shared her happy news in an Instagram post on Tuesday, which included a photo of a white onesie that reads “coming soon…” and the caption, “We are blessed and excited! 🙏🤍👶🍼” A representative of Lohan’s […]
Novo Nordisk announced Tuesday that it will lower the US price of insulin by up to 75 percent, the latest move by a drugmaker to mitigate diabetes treatment costs. Denmark-based Novo Nordisk, which has its US headquarters in New Jersey, will drop prices for vials and pens of NovoLog and other insulin brands by 75 […]
Blac Chyna is “very, very, very, very happy” after getting a breast reduction and butt filler removal procedure. In a recent Instagram post, the model and reality TV star opened up about her “life-changing journey” of reclaiming her body and embracing her authentic self. For Chyna, that journey included undergoing an extensive, nearly nine-hour surgery […]
What is and isn’t allowed when it comes to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs in the US? Why are some entities allowed to publish false or misleading information about drugs? Why is that dangerous for consumers? What should consumers consider when encountering drug ads? How do these ads differ from other prescription drug marketing? If […]
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Dr Brett Thombs Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to relatively limited changes in mental health symptoms compared with before the pandemic, according to new data. At the same time, some patients — including women, parents, students, older adults, and […]
Poor sleep is associated with a shorter lifetime for heart health, according to a new study of over 300,000 people. The study suggests that people with sleep apnea are most at risk of poorer heart health in the future. In understanding how healthy a person’s sleep is, a range of factors should be considered, including […]
