Category: Health News

Original Article: https://www.med-technews.com/news/latest-medtech-news/%E2%80%98world-first%E2%80%99-tampon-based-at-home-vaginal-health-screening-kit-now-available-at-boots

Redefining Vaginal Health Screening

Daye, a startup focusing on women’s health, has introduced a groundbreaking product: the Diagnostic Tampon. This tampon, available in the UK, isn’t just for periods anymore. It’s designed as a simple and convenient … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-approves-new-antibiotic-uncomplicated-utis-2024a100087g?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_240427_etid6474654&uac=476612SY&impID=6474654

Introduction to Pivmecillinam

The US FDA has given the green light to a new antibiotic called pivmecillinam for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women aged 18 and above. This drug, marketed as Pivya, has been … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.healio.com/news/psychiatry/20240402/fda-clears-prescription-digital-therapeutic-for-adults-with-major-depressive-disorder

Innovative Treatment for Depression Symptoms

The FDA has approved a new digital therapy called Rejoyn to aid adults battling major depressive disorder (MDD). Developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Click Therapeutics Inc., Rejoyn offers a 6-week … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2309822

Investigating Microplastics

Researchers are looking into the effects of tiny plastic particles, known as microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs), on heart health. While studies on animals suggest they could be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, until recently, … [Read More]

Original Article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2812569

The Influence of Social Media on Health Information

In today’s world, social media has become a major way people get health information. Its widespread use makes it a powerful tool for sharing health-related content. However, it’s not … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/high-salt-intake-linked-increased-risk-kidney-disease-2024a10001l4

The Link between Salt and Kidney Disease

A recent study using data from the UK Biobank suggests that people who often add salt to their meals might be unknowingly putting their kidneys at risk. We already know … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/hospital-at-home-national-study-shows-low-mortality-and-other-encouraging-results

Low Mortality Rates in Hospital-at-Home Programs

Most people when ill wish to avoid hospital as care can be expensive, uncomfortable and even dangerous!  Having access to care at home (can be very similar to being in hospital if organized … [Read More]

Original Articles: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190911091400.htm https://onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(19)30341-1/fulltext

Caregiver Stress and Heart Health

When spouses become caregivers for their partners with heart problems, they often develop stress. This stress, ironically, might raise the risk of heart problems for the caregivers themselves. The emotions, actions, … [Read More]

Original Articles: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/996448?ecd=wnl_infocu4_broad_broad_persoexpansion-algo_20231206_etid6128482&uac=476612SY&impID=6128482

Partnership for Better Health

Community health centers joined the National Hypertensive Control Initiative (NHCI), focusing on self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) and other methods. Early reports show major progress in controlling blood pressure rates from 44% to 70% … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/healthcare-associated-infections-fell-us-hospitals-2022-report-says

Healthcare Infection Drops:

A recent report from the CDC reported that there are fewer infections in hospitals nowadays compared to before. This is great news. Researchers looked at data from over 38,000 hospitals across the US and … [Read More]