Patient advocates and physicians are growing frustrated about the lack of treatments for long COVID-19 despite more than $1 billion of federal investments and continuous research, USA Today reported Feb. 26.
Category: Patient Experience
How Americans view healthcare: KFF survey
U.S. adults have stronger trust and see a lower prevalence of racism in healthcare compared to other industries, according to a KFF survey of more than 6,000 Americans.
Surgery better for diabetes than medical, lifestyle changes, 4 systems find
Bariatric surgery is more effective for Type 2 diabetes patients than medical and lifestyle interventions, including GLP-1 use, according to a clinical trial among four health systems.
Endocrine Society to review clinical guidelines for gender-affirming care
The Endocrine Society, an 18,000-member organization, is reviewing its guidelines for appropriate care for transgender and gender-diverse people, CNN reported Feb. 26.
FDA issues warning about glucose monitoring with smart devices
The FDA is warning health providers and patients to avoid use of smart devices like watches and rings that purport to measure glucose levels without piercing the skin, the agency announced Feb. 21.
Patients undergo 'promising' long COVID therapy
A type of respiratory therapy that involves breathing 100% pure oxygen in a hyperbaric chamber improved symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, mood and pain in patients experiencing long COVID-19.
How to close the research gap in women's leading cause of death: Viewpoint
In 1912, a researcher described cardiovascular disease in men. It was not until 1928, however, that the same researcher wrote another paper showing women also suffered from the disease. This is one example of how research into and treatments for heart …
Researchers create 'laboratory testicles'
In a groundbreaking medical advancement, Israeli researchers have grown synthetic testicles in a laboratory setting, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Biological Sciences.
Emergency physicians relearn how to spot measles amid outbreak
After 23 confirmed measles cases in a U.S. outbreak, emergency departments are retraining their employees, who might be unprepared for clinical diagnoses, ABC News reported Feb. 16.
Mount Sinai gets $5M to enhance organ preservation before transplants
New York City-based Mount Sinai health system has received a gift of $5 million that will be used to enhance the preservation of organs, according to a Feb. 13 news release.
