Photo: AltaMed AltaMed, a 35-location health system in Southern California, recently moved from its NextGen electronic health record to an Epic EHR, which left patient records in multiple systems. THE PROBLEM The health system wanted to turn off NextGen so it could reduce the cost and complexity of having multiple systems up and running, but it needed to keep those […]
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A group of more than 50 experts in the field of pancreatic islet cell transplantation is calling for reclassification of the type 1 diabetes therapy from biologic drug to human organ. On April 15 an advisory panel to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted to endorse approval of a biologic license application (BLA) for the allogeneic human islet […]
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“The First Cell” is the title of a revolutionary book written in 2019 by oncologist Azra Raza from the Columbia University Medical Center. In it, she calls for a radical shift in cancer funding away from its current predominant focus on late stage treatments, and towards early detection of what she calls “the first cells.” Shortly thereafter, a group of […]
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Have you been waking up hungry? Like really hungry? So hungry that you’re worried it might be a sign of some nefarious underlying health condition? Don’t worry. It’s completely normal to wake up hungry. While a grumbling stomach first thing in the morning might not feel so great, you can easily fix it by eating a nourishing breakfast after hopping […]
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Matt Hancock grilled by Alastair Campbell over COVID-19 inquiry When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Free packs of rapid […]
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Amid COVID-19, new mothers are facing yet another health crisis: Depression and anxiety. Since lockdowns began in March 2020, unprecedented numbers of pregnant people and new mothers have struggled to manage their mental health. Rates of depression in the group have increased by 15 to 20 percent, according to research conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The study found that […]
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The impact of nutrition on both physical and mental health has gained much interest in recent years. Emerging studies are finding more strong connections between diet, gut health and the microbiome, and various diseases (both physical and mental). Part of the research into these connections is being undertaken by the field of nutritional biochemistry which investigates the mechanisms which underly […]
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Chris Evans reveals his wife gave him a blood pressure monitor When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Eating berries, […]
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A 22-year-old student who thought he was dehydrated has been told he has a brain tumour, and probably only has five years to live. Jacob Whitehead, from Northwich, Cheshire, was in his third year at the Sheffield Hallam University where he was studying computer science when he first started to notice a problem. After battling with migraines, Jacob initially thought […]
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While it’s no secret that the extended lockdown is taking a toll on our children’s mental health, the good news is that online activity classes for kids have emerged as the game-changer. Lockdowns, social restrictions, school closures, travel constraints and stress transference from parents have increased anxiety amongst kids. To help improve the situation, mental health experts have been asking […]
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