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High Blood Pressure Rates Surge Among US Youth and Young Adults Amid Unmet Social Needs
New research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 has uncovered alarming rates of high blood pressure among young Americans. The studies underscore the pressing need to address social determinants impacting health to improve cardiovascular outcomes for both youth and young adults. One study examined data from the National Health and Nutrition…
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How Challenging Medical Bills Can Lead to Financial Relief, USC Study Finds
In an era where unexpected medical bills often add financial strain for many Americans, new research from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics offers a glimmer of hope. Published in JAMA Health Forum, the study reveals that patients who take the initiative to challenge their medical bills frequently find financial relief. According…
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Digital Divide Hindering Diabetes Care for Millions of Medicare Beneficiaries, Study Finds
Approximately 38% of Medicare beneficiaries eligible for diabetes self-management training — potentially affecting around 3.9 million people — lack the necessary digital resources to fully benefit from virtual care programs, according to recent research led by the University of Central Florida. The interdisciplinary study, spearheaded by Boon Peng Ng, a health economist and associate professor…
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Groundbreaking 3D-Printed Microneedles Revolutionize Remote Health Care Delivery
In a monumental advancement for health care accessibility, researchers at the University of Victoria and the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), a nonprofit research organization, have introduced a pioneering system that integrates remote health monitoring with drug delivery, utilizing 3D-printed hollow microneedles. This cutting-edge technology, detailed in a study published in Advanced Healthcare Materials,…
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Amsterdam UMC Leads European Study to Combat Burnout in Surgical Staff
Amsterdam UMC (University Medical Center) has been entrusted with steering a large-scale European study aimed at countering the high levels of stress and burnout plaguing health care professionals engaged in surgical care. With the support of a nearly €6.5 million Horizon Grant, the research could bring transformative changes to medical practices across Europe. The health…
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Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative Takes Global Stand to Improve Dementia Diagnosis
In a groundbreaking move towards better Alzheimer’s care, the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) has launched a global initiative to deploy blood biomarkers (BBMs) to enhance the timely and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). This ambitious project, known as the Accurate Diagnosis project, will be implemented in healthcare systems across Germany, Japan,…
