Category: Health Care

  • Expanding Access to Weight-Loss Drugs Could Save Over 40,000 Lives Annually

    Expanding access to highly effective weight-loss medications could prevent more than 40,000 deaths each year in the United States, according to a pivotal study led by researchers at Yale School of Public Health and the University of Florida. These findings underscore the urgent need to remove existing barriers that hinder access to these lifesaving treatments,…

  • AI-Driven Tools Boost Quality of Maternity Care by 69%, Study Finds

    Pregnancy care has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of artificial intelligence and other clinical software tools. A recent study published in eClinicalMedicine reveals that the odds of receiving quality care during pregnancy increase by 69% when Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) are utilized. Researchers from esteemed institutions, including the University of Birmingham…

  • Supplemental Medicare Benefits Fall Short on Dental, Vision and Hearing Care for Low-Income Seniors

    Lower-income adults with Medicare Advantage plans struggle with high out-of-pocket costs for dental, vision and hearing services, despite these plans offering supplemental benefits, a new study led by NYU reveals. Medicare Advantage plans, which are an alternative to traditional Medicare, provide additional benefits like dental, vision and hearing coverage. These benefits, funded mainly by rebate…

  • New Digital Health Readiness Screener Aims to Enhance Telehealth Access and Equity

    Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have unveiled a pioneering screening tool designed to measure digital health readiness, a significant step toward addressing telehealth adoption barriers among diverse patient populations. Telehealth saw a massive uptick during the COVID-19 pandemic as health care systems shifted away from traditional in-person visits. While this ensured continued access to vital…

  • High Blood Pressure Rates Surge Among U.S. Youth and Young Adults Amid Unmet Social Needs

    New research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 has uncovered alarming rates of high blood pressure among young Americans. The studies underscore the pressing need to address social determinants impacting health to improve cardiovascular outcomes for both youth and young adults. One study examined data from the National Health and Nutrition…

  • How Challenging Medical Bills Can Lead to Financial Relief, USC Study Finds

    In an era where unexpected medical bills often add financial strain for many Americans, new research from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics offers a glimmer of hope. Published in JAMA Health Forum, the study reveals that patients who take the initiative to challenge their medical bills frequently find financial relief. According…

  • Digital Divide Hindering Diabetes Care for Millions of Medicare Beneficiaries, Study Finds

    Approximately 38% of Medicare beneficiaries eligible for diabetes self-management training — potentially affecting around 3.9 million people — lack the necessary digital resources to fully benefit from virtual care programs, according to recent research led by the University of Central Florida. The interdisciplinary study, spearheaded by Boon Peng Ng, a health economist and associate professor…

  • Groundbreaking 3D-Printed Microneedles Revolutionize Remote Health Care Delivery

    In a monumental advancement for health care accessibility, researchers at the University of Victoria and the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), a nonprofit research organization, have introduced a pioneering system that integrates remote health monitoring with drug delivery, utilizing 3D-printed hollow microneedles. This cutting-edge technology, detailed in a study published in Advanced Healthcare Materials,…

  • Amsterdam UMC Leads European Study to Combat Burnout in Surgical Staff

    Amsterdam UMC (University Medical Center) has been entrusted with steering a large-scale European study aimed at countering the high levels of stress and burnout plaguing health care professionals engaged in surgical care. With the support of a nearly €6.5 million Horizon Grant, the research could bring transformative changes to medical practices across Europe. The health…

  • Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative Takes Global Stand to Improve Dementia Diagnosis

    In a groundbreaking move towards better Alzheimer’s care, the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) has launched a global initiative to deploy blood biomarkers (BBMs) to enhance the timely and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). This ambitious project, known as the Accurate Diagnosis project, will be implemented in healthcare systems across Germany, Japan,…