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6 Common-But-Often-Overlooked Symptoms Of ADHD In Adults | Barbara Lavi

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6 Common-But-Often-Overlooked Symptoms Of ADHD In Adults | Barbara Lavi

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a fairly common type of psychological disorder that begins and is usually diagnosed in childhood. What is ADHD? According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), “Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.” … Read more

StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups

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StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups

Join Kismet Health on January 24 at 3pm ET for a 30-minute webinar, Integrating the Latest Evidence on Drawing into Pediatric Telehealth. This webinar will focus on research by Dr. Chethan Sarabu, of Stanford Medicine, on children’s drawings in a general pediatric setting. His paper entitled “Drawing Play: A Content Analysis of Children’s Drawings of … Read more

How Are AI Companies Reacting to HHS’ New Transparency Requirements?

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How Are AI Companies Reacting to HHS’ New Transparency Requirements?

The use of AI in healthcare fills some people with feelings of enthusiasm, some with fear and some with both. In fact, a new survey from the American Medical Association showed that nearly half of physicians are equally excited and concerned about the introduction of AI into their field. Some key reasons people have reservations … Read more

HHS Launches New Medicaid Care Model To Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

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HHS Launches New Medicaid Care Model To Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a new care model on Friday that aims to help state Medicaid agencies improve maternal health outcomes. The 10-year payment and care-delivery model is called the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model. It will “support participating state Medicaid agencies (SMAs) in developing and implementing a whole-person approach … Read more

4 Heartbreaking Things People Battling Depression Won’t Tell You

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4 Heartbreaking Things People Battling Depression Won’t Tell You

By J.W. Holland Over the course of my life, especially before I started to get treatment, I have had times when depression and anxiety would almost completely shut me down. I was still able to appear alive and well, but inside, there wasn’t anything but what could only be described as terror. The kind of … Read more

StartUPDATES: New Developments for Healthcare Startups

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StartUPDATES: New Developments for Healthcare Startups

Alpha Sophia announces an upcoming change to its pricing structure for the Growth Plan, effective from January 1, 2024. To better align with the usage patterns of its valued customers, Alpha Sophia will increase its annual price to $4,800 and include three users by default. The cost for additional users to the platform will remain … Read more

Keto diet can help in controlling polycystic kidney disease: Study

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Keto diet can help in controlling polycystic kidney disease: Study

For Polycystic kidney disease patients, these findings represent an opportunity to control a genetic disease that leads to a progressive condition, causing pain and robbing them of their quality of life, and often resulting in the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation Image for representational purposes only. Photo Courtesy: iStock Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 … Read more

Massive dengue, zika outbreaks, 10,000 additional deaths: Damning climate report forecasts new health horrors in UK – News Healthcare

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Massive dengue, zika outbreaks, 10,000 additional deaths: Damning climate report forecasts new health horrors in UK – News Healthcare

Amid growing concerns over the climate crisis, a report warns of a marked increase in the number of deaths every year in the United Kingdom. The stark report has cautioned that the climate crisis will likely lead to as many as 10,000 additional deaths annually in the UK by the 2050s due to extreme heat, … Read more

4 executives share their business goals for 2024

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4 executives share their business goals for 2024

Regardless of what is on tap for a business in the upcoming year, all leaders have thoughts on how to make 2024 successful.  As the business world continues to manage the tensions of hybrid work, leaders across industries signal a shared focus on improving communication methods. From prioritizing transparency and direct instruction, today’s thoughtful leaders … Read more

Ketryx Rakes In $14M to Speed Up Medical Device Development & Quality Assurance

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Ketryx Rakes In $14M to Speed Up Medical Device Development & Quality Assurance

The FDA recalled 60 medical devices last year, and the running total for this year is 56. The good news is that there’s a startup working to make future totals lower. The startup, named Ketryx, announced the close of a $14 million Series A funding round on Tuesday. The round, which brings the company’s total … Read more