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FridayJan 24, 2025 10:00 am

US Announces Plan to Combat Parkinson’s Disease Across the Country

Last week, the National Institutes of Health announced that it had begun the process of implementing the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson's Act, with support from the Health and Human Services department. This legislation was signed into law on July 2nd, 2024, and directs that the Secretary of Health and Human Services conduct a project to prevent, diagnose, treat and cure Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative illness that causes issues with movement, coordination and balance. Common symptoms include painful muscle contractions, tremors in one’s arms and legs, muscle stiffness, impaired coordination…

ThursdayJan 23, 2025 10:45 am

Astiva Health Achieves 188% Membership Growth as It Strengthens Medicare Advantage Leadership

Astiva Health now serves more than 30,000 members, an increase that reflects the growing demand for the company’s unique, culturally aligned health care model. Astiva’s focus on multilingual support and tailored healthcare solutions are some of the key factors driving its success. The increase in membership comes as Astiva earned a prestigious 4-star CMS rating for 2025, placing it among the top-rated Medicare Advantage providers in California. The high CMS rating comes with up to $1,200 more per beneficiary annually compared to lower-rated plans. Astiva will use the increased funding to expand its offering with additional member benefits and to…

ThursdayJan 23, 2025 10:00 am

New Trump Admin Could Drastically Change Research on Infectious Diseases

For decades now, the National Institutes of Health has funded a lot of research on illnesses and vaccines, allowing researchers to run different clinical trials and develop treatments to save millions of lives. Grants from this agency are awarded to almost every state, supporting thousands of jobs countrywide. In 2023, almost $5 billion of the agency’s budget was awarded to organizations outside the institute in America to advance careers in science as well as medicine. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, a major division of this agency, has seen cures for hepatitis C being developed, a vaccine for…

FridayJan 17, 2025 10:00 am

Autism: What You Need to Know

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental and neurological disorder that influences how an individual communicates, interacts with others, behaves, and learns. Since the start of the new millennium, autism diagnoses have risen significantly, with data from the CDC showing that the autism rate in America as of 2022 was 2.77%. This is a significant increase from the 0.66% recorded in 2000. Estimates from WHO show that the global prevalence of the disorder stands at 1%, an increase from the 0.62% recorded over a decade ago. Researchers attribute the increase in diagnoses to more screening. The inclusion of a range of…

FridayJan 17, 2025 8:00 am

Adageis, Focused on Empowering Healthcare Providers in the Shift to Provider-Centric, Value-Based Care

Adageis focuses on empowering healthcare providers with tools and insights to excel in value-based care models, using a provider-centric approach. The company’s patented AI solutions enable providers to identify high-risk patients and address care gaps effectively. Its ProActive Care Platform integrates seamlessly with existing EHR systems to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. A unique offering in the healthcare technology space, the platform offers flexible integration, proactive efficiency, and advanced predictive analysis capabilities. Adageis, a healthcare technology company, is taking a bold stance in reshaping the healthcare landscape by prioritizing providers in the transition to value-based care. Unlike traditional models…

ThursdayJan 16, 2025 10:00 am

Gale Unveils New Integration to Ease Healthcare e-Commerce Payments

Health savings accounts are basically savings accounts that allow people to allocate funds for future healthcare expenses, like physician visits and prescription medications. A recent analysis found that millions of Americans have access to these tax-advantaged accounts but aren’t well-informed on how to utilize them. Tom Griffiths, founder of Gale, explains that these funds aren’t used a lot because of confusion surrounding their products and services. To reduce this confusion, the firm focuses on allowing merchants to accept payments from consumers who are well-informed of what products they can purchase with their flexible spending account and health savings account cards.…

TuesdayJan 14, 2025 10:00 am

Why the Need to Protect Healthcare Data Has Become More Imperative

Reliance on technology in the healthcare industry is growing day by day, a positive, as it has greatly increased efficiency. However, the increasing use of software has also made the industry a target for cyberattacks, which poses a huge threat to healthcare providers. For instance, clinics and hospitals may be forced to cancel appointments, postpone surgeries, and even send ambulances to other facilities to avoid putting patients at risk. In most cases, attackers encrypt information then threaten to release it if the ransom isn’t paid. An analyst of cyber security threats at Vercara, Richard Wallace, reveals that in the last…

FridayJan 10, 2025 10:00 am

Chinese Research Team Suggests Common Drug for Blood Pressure Could Treat Invasive Brain Tumor

A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Scientists has discovered that a common high blood pressure medication may be useful in treating a certain brain tumor. The tumor, a craniopharyngioma, is a non-cancerous growth that usually develops near the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. There are two sub-types of craniopharyngioma; papillary and adamantinomatous, with papillary craniopharyngiomas being more likely to develop in grownups. Despite being benign, it may cause complications as it grows, resulting in hormone dysfunction and metabolic disorders like hypothyroidism and diabetes. Other symptoms include headaches, mood swings, issues with balance, nausea and vomiting, vision problems, and…

WednesdayJan 08, 2025 8:45 am

Adageis, at the Forefront of AI-Driven Transformation in Healthcare

AI promises to revolutionize patient care by improving efficiency, reducing costs and enabling value-based care models. AI-driven risk engines enable providers to pinpoint high-risk patients and proactively address health issues. Combining advanced AI-driven analytics with flexible EHR integration through its ProActive Care Platform, Adageis helps providers meet revenue and care quality metrics in a value-driven healthcare landscape. The Adageis platform facilitates real-time patient oversight, improving outcomes beyond traditional visits. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare by enabling precision medicine, predictive analytics and operational efficiency. As the industry transitions toward value-based care, AI plays a crucial role in meeting quality metrics,…

TuesdayJan 07, 2025 10:00 am

Study Sheds Light on How Mitochondrial Changes Contribute to Muscle Aging

As an individual grows older, they experience continued loss of strength and skeletal muscle mass. Once an adult reaches 40, they start losing roughly 8% of their muscle mass every 10 years. By age 70, this often rises to 15% loss in muscle mass every 10 years. Muscle loss, commonly referred to as sarcopenia, is linked to a heightened risk of disability and mortality in the elderly. It causes frailty, which significantly reduces an individual’s quality of life. While the main cause of sarcopenia isn’t known, researchers posit that mitochondrial dysfunction could help explain its development. Prior studies have determined…