For pediatric patients, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is recommended for moderate-to-severe or recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), according to a clinical report published online Nov.…
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The 'healthier' advent calendars replacing chocolate with liquorice
Revealed: The ‘healthier’ advent calendars replacing chocolate with liquorice, green tea and protein bars (but be warned, they’ll set you back up to £55) These…
PREVENT: AHAs New Risk Calculator Incorporates CKM Health
The American Heart Association (AHA) has unveiled a new heart disease risk calculator that aims to estimate an individual’s long-term risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).…
How Will Germany Respond to the Global Nursing Shortage?
BERLIN — The shortage of nurses around the world is extremely challenging in many ways for healthcare systems. Nurses at the World Health Summit this…
Study provides the first national estimate of family caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences
Reviewed Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine provide the first national estimate of caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences that can limit their ability to perform necessary…
Commotio cordis is real and awareness can save lives, experts say
What is commotio cordis? Chest blow–induced ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest in the absence of underlying cardiac disease (commotio cordis) is an uncommon, but important…
New blood tests for dementia announced, but what can they tell us and who will benefit?
A five-year, £5 million initiative has just been launched to investigate the feasibility of using new blood tests in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s…
Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants
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UHC Accused of Using AI to Skirt Doctor Orders, Deny Claims
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) is the latest payer accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) to deny patient claims by trading “real doctors’ recommendations” for a flawed algorithm…
What to know about assisted living
Reviewed Are you confused about what an assisted living facility is, and how it differs from a nursing home? And what you can expect to…