In November 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced impossible choices upon hospitals, stretching their capacities to the brink. In response, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver, enabling hospitalization-level care within the comfort of patients’ homes. This initiative revolutionized the traditional healthcare model and provided essential relief
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For generations, the medical education system has relied heavily on live animals to impart practical skills to aspiring healthcare professionals. Doctors in training learned vital surgical procedures and physiological concepts through hands-on experience with various species. Notably, John J. Pippin, MD, recounts his own experiences during medical school when using dogs for learning was not
In an era where healthcare needs are constantly evolving, the establishment of the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University marks a significant milestone for medical education in Tennessee. Recently, the medical school welcomed its inaugural class, consisting of 50 students who were ceremonially cloaked in white coats, symbolizing the outset of
Recent research has provided exciting insights into the potential impact of dieting strategies on cognitive function, particularly in older adults. A pilot study led by Dr. Dimitrios Kapogiannis and his team has revealed that intermittent calorie restriction, specifically through an 8-week intermittent fasting regimen, may enhance executive functions and memory in cognitively sound older individuals
Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) is a rare genetic disorder that poses significant challenges due to its neurovisceral impact and the lack of effective treatments. Patients with NPC often face a grim prognosis as the disease has progressive neurological and systemic implications. Consequently, the quest for effective therapies has intensified within the medical community. Recently,
In an essential advancement for cancer treatment, the FDA has granted accelerated approval to afamitresgene autoleucel (commercially known as Tecelra) for the treatment of advanced synovial sarcoma. This innovative therapy marks a significant milestone as it represents the first engineered cell therapy specifically indicated for a solid tumor. Designed as an autologous T-cell immunotherapy, afami-cel
In recent years, the correlation between environmental factors and health outcomes has become an increasingly critical area of study. One significant finding is the link between the presence of both essential and non-essential metals in urinary samples and the heightened risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and overall mortality. A groundbreaking epidemiological study, rooted in the
The recent proposal from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Medicare fee schedule for 2025 has reignited discussions about the sustainability of healthcare for senior citizens in the United States. For healthcare professionals, especially those serving Medicare patients, the proposed Medicare “conversion factor” (CF) is alarming—it stands at levels unseen since
In a groundbreaking move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a transformative debt relief initiative spearheaded by North Carolina’s Governor Roy Cooper. This innovative effort aims to alleviate the financial burdens of medical debt for low- and middle-income residents across the state. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
The recent approval of the Shield blood test by the FDA represents a significant milestone in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening methods for adults aged 45 and older at average risk. In a landscape where traditional screening methods may deter participation due to their invasive nature, the Shield test heralds a potential shift in how we