Medical – Neuroscience

Health care administrators should not be medical decision-makers

November 13, 2023 by Wilma

In the United States, most physicians are now employees working for others in physician groups, insurance companies, or hospitals and health systems. Meanwhile, the growth of health care administration positions has far outpaced that of practicing physicians, according to a report from the AMA board whose recommendations were adopted at… Continue Reading Health care administrators should not be medical decision-makers

Fake Ozempic pens contain insulin, worrying health officials

November 10, 2023 by Wilma

TAMPA, Florida. You have probably already heard of the drug Ozempic, used to treat diabetes. But along the way, doctors discovered that it also helped patients lose weight by reducing their cravings. This drug, in high demand, is causing supply shortages around the world. Now, there’s a new warning from… Continue Reading Fake Ozempic pens contain insulin, worrying health officials

Amazon pairs One Medical primary care with Prime memberships

November 8, 2023 by Wilma

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories To safeguard Amazon is making membership to One Medical, the primary care clinic it bought for $3.9 billion, cheaper for its Amazon Prime subscribers, a move that further merges the retail giants’ healthcare offerings electronics with its main activity. Previously, One… Continue Reading Amazon pairs One Medical primary care with Prime memberships

OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE: Frequent travelers need global coverage; for treatment in the US or Canada, be prepared to pay a higher premium – Insurance News

November 5, 2023 by Wilma

Frequent foreign travelers or those planning to undergo certain medical procedures abroad should opt for an India health insurance policy that offers international coverage, including for destinations like the United States and Canada. These policies, offered by a few insurers, differ from regular travel insurance which includes medical coverage but… Continue Reading OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE: Frequent travelers need global coverage; for treatment in the US or Canada, be prepared to pay a higher premium – Insurance News

Best Medicine to Buy for Fever, Cough, Congestion or Runny Nose, According to a Doctor

November 2, 2023 by Wilma

If you walked into a pharmacy, you were greeted with an insane choice of combination cold remedies. With a variety of labels like cold & flu, nighttime, cough & sinus, extra strength and maximum strength, it’s difficult for anyone to know exactly what they need. I’ll try to break it… Continue Reading Best Medicine to Buy for Fever, Cough, Congestion or Runny Nose, According to a Doctor

Despite rising medical inflation, employers continue to protect workers from costs

October 26, 2023 by Wilma

The costs of everything have increased in recent years, including health services and, therefore, insurance coverage for health care as well. Medical inflation constitutes a real challenge and pushes American companies to innovate to continue to offer their employees much-appreciated health coverage. Employers continue to offer robust and affordable employer-sponsored… Continue Reading Despite rising medical inflation, employers continue to protect workers from costs

Preparation of draft rules for the Medical Council Registration Act

October 25, 2023 by Wilma

Chennai: The Madras Medical Council Registration Amendment Bill, 1914, has been submitted to the state health department, more than six months after the deadline set by the Madras high court expired. The court ordered the amendment so that Tamil elections The Nadu Medical Council, a statutory body governing medical practice,… Continue Reading Preparation of draft rules for the Medical Council Registration Act

Ketamine found no better than placebo for depression in single experiment

October 20, 2023 by Wilma

New research could complicate our understanding of ketamine as a potential treatment for depression. The study found that people with depression who were given saline or ketamine before undergoing anesthesia for surgery experienced similar improvement in their symptoms afterward. The results suggest that at least some of the therapeutic benefits… Continue Reading Ketamine found no better than placebo for depression in single experiment