ROCHESTER, Minn. — Getting a COVID-19 vaccine may not only reduce a person’s risk of getting long-haul COVID, but also could mean fewer symptoms for people who develop the condition. Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that long-haul COVID patients who were vaccinated before contracting the virus were less likely to experience […]
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Microsoft and Epic expand AI collaboration to accelerate generative AI’s impact in healthcare, addressing the industry’s most pressing needs
Getty Images Today, the promise of technology to help us solve some of the biggest challenges we face has never been more tangible, and nowhere is generative AI more needed, and possibly more impactful, than in healthcare. Epic and Microsoft have been paving the way to bring generative AI to […]
Study: How Cardio Fitness, Exercise Counteract Cognitive Decline – News Center
New research from The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) supports the idea that the brains of older adults who maintain physical fitness by engaging in regular strenuous exercise more closely resemble those of younger adults. Dr. Chandramallika Basak, associate professor of psychology in the School […]
Healthcare hits new lows in Somaliland as conflict continues | Features
Las Anod, Somaliland – Eight months into a conflict between armed forces of the breakaway state of Somaliland and local Dhulbahante militias in Las Anod, Somalia, hospitals in the embattled city are desperately working to maintain lifesaving supplies. Although the conflict has been effectively reduced to a deadlock, with neither […]
FDA has not approved Ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment
Statement: “The FDA is now saying that it’s OK to take ivermectin if you have COVID.” Conservative pundits, politicians and social media users are claiming that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently reversed its guidance on the use of ivermectin as a treatment for COVID-19. “We learned this morning […]
How to Hire Dentists | Money
Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.Ad *Content includes branded mentions of our sponsor ZipRecruiter. Learning how to find great candidates for your dental practice can be daunting. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll review everything you need to know to hire a dentist more efficiently […]
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital named top hospital in state by U.S. News & World Report
OB/GYN ranked 41 in nation, eight WVU Medicine hospitals recognized as High Performing Posted on 7/31/2023 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has retained its title of number one hospital in West Virginia and ranked 41st in the nation in Obstetric and Gynecological Care according to the […]
Out-of-pocket expenses voted top barrier to healthcare access
Only 34% of Americans have visited their primary care doctor in the past year. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults examined their biggest barriers to healthcare access. Out-of-pocket expenses were a major concern, with 53% stating this would impact their decision to not seek medical care if they needed […]
NIH Launches Clinical Trials for Long COVID Treatments
Through the RECOVER Initiative, NIH has launched multiple clinical trials to study interventions for the most common symptoms of Long COVID. Through the RECOVER Initiative, NIH has launched multiple clinical trials to study interventions for the most common symptoms of Long COVID. What you need to know Most […]
VCU Medical Center ranked No 1 in Richmond for the 13th consecutive year by US News World Report
VCU Medical Center ranked No. 1 in Richmond for the 13th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report The annual rankings evaluate more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide, highlighting exceptional patient experience as well as quality care for specific conditions and procedures. 8/1/2023 12:00:00 AM August 01, 2023 VCU Medical […]
Cardiorespiratory fitness associated with 40 per cent reduction in risk of 9 cancers, ET HealthWorld
Washington DC: A substantial long-term study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine finds that having strong cardiorespiratory fitness while you’re young is related to a 40 per cent lower risk of developing 9 specific cancers later in life, at least in men. Cancers of the head and […]
Mass General named a top hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report released its “Best Hospitals” for 2023-2024 and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding hospital of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, has again earned a spot on the annual Honor Roll. MGH also ranked #2 in the nation in psychiatry. Of the nearly 5,000 hospitals evaluated, MGH […]
15 Fitness Business Ideas – Small Business Trends
With the health and fitness industry witnessing substantial growth, there’s an increasing demand for fresh and innovative fitness business ideas. As more individuals prioritize their well-being and adopt active lifestyles, the opportunities for entrepreneurs in this sector have never been more promising. Whether you’re an established fitness professional or an […]
Postacute sequelae of COVID-19 at 2 years
There were 138,818 and 5,985,227 participants in the COVID-19 and noninfected control groups, respectively. The COVID-19 group had a mean age of 60.91 years (s.d.: 15.96), and 11.41% of participants were female. The control group had a mean age of 62.82 years (s.d.: 16.84), and 9.93% of participants were female. […]
Technical College announces program to address health care worker shortage
COMING UP. AND RIGHT NOW IN ANDERSON COUNTY, THERE’S A NEW PROGRAM AND A NEW TRAINING CENTER DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS. IT LETS STUDENTS GET THEIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING FASTER WHILE THEY ARE ON THE JOB. INSTEAD OF ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS. AND IT WAS […]
7 Secrets From Long-Haul Truckers
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve selected the following article as one of our Men’s Health Greatest Hits, a story from the archives that represents the best in our brand’s history of reporting. “Hit the Road Jacked!” originally appeared in the April 2014 issue of the magazine. Joe Kita conducted the reporting and […]
What Happened on the Trains That Brought Wounded World War II Soldiers Home? | History
Seventy-eight years after the end of World War II, hospital trains are an oft-forgotten chapter in U.S. military history. The Pullman Company via RailwaySurgery.org During World War II, as the number of wounded soldiers in need of transport back to the United States rose, the Army developed and managed a […]
Top 20 Health and Fitness Apps to Help You Reach Your Goals
Are you looking to improve your health and fitness but don’t know where to start? Or, are you ready to supercharge your health and fitness journey with just a tap on your phone? Either way, you’re in luck. The world of apps is here to help you break a sweat […]
Prostate cancer drug shows promise against COVID
Proxalutamide and remdesivir combination exerts strong synergistic effect in blocking SARS- CoV- 2 infection in iAEC2. (A) Schematic illustration of the study design of the SARS-CoV-2 bioassay on iAEC2 cells. (B) Combination matrix of proxalutamide and remdesivir in inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 alpha strain infection. (C) Bliss synergy score of proxalutamide […]
NICU baby is living in a ‘Barbie’ world at Norton Children’s
A baby in the NICU at Norton Children’s Hospital got the opportunity to live in a “Barbie” world.Ivy-Jaymes was born about three-and-a-half months premature and has spent nearly the last nine months in the NICU at Norton Children’s.Her mother, Trinitee Henning, saw someone building their baby a “Barbie box” on […]