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Merck Announces New FDA-Approved Guidelines for HPV Vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has released a new set of guidelines for the use of already approved Recombinant Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine in males.




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Genome Sequencing Company Plans to Develop Liquid Biopsy for Cancer Detection

As many companies are trying to develop liquid biopsy for diagnosing and preventing cancer development, the San Diego-based genome sequencing company Illumina has also joined this group.




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Novartis Launches Scapho Drug for the Treatment of Psoriasis

Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company, Novartis has launched the drug, Scapho for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in India. Psoriasis is a severe,




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Lupin's Methergine Tablets for Postpartum Hemorrhage Now Hits US Markets

Lupin has bolstered its portfolio by introducing the generic Methergine brand into the US markets. Methergine (methylergonovine maleate) tablets are used




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Biosimilar Bevacizumab for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Launched in India

One of the generic Indian pharmaceutical companies, Hetero Drugs has launched a biosimilar for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in India.




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Manufacturers of Medical Devices to Meet Risk Proportionate Regulatory Requirements

The Health Ministry has notified the Medical Devices Rule, 2017 in which manufacturers of medical devices will be required to meet risk proportionate regulatory requirements.




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Identity Concealment at Workplace can Have Negative Effects

You could damage your career and reduce your sense of belonging in the workplace, if you hide your true self at work. University of Exeter researchers




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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Second Cause of Work Absenteeism in India

Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have been experienced by nearly 5-10% of the participating population. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation




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How is Medicaid Expansion Boosting Employment in People With Disabilities?

Individuals with disabilities were more likely to be employed in Medicaid expansion states compared to other states who have not expanded their Medicaid policy, finds a new study.




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Practice This Form of Meditation to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence at Work Place

Practicing Transcendental meditation may boost your emotional intelligence and relieve stress levels when you are at work finds a new study. Finding




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Recent Improvements In Pharmaceutical Sector

AI and big data/analytics are identified by healthcare industry professionals as the top technologies that will transform pharmaceutical drug discovery




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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Unfolds the New Dimension of Social Development

Artificial Intelligence (AI) proves as an inevitable tool in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs - 17 interlinked global goals for a better




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Mental Health Awareness is Key at Educational Institutes

One in seven children were found to be at risk of mental health issues during the pandemic-induced restrictions. Adolescence is an important time in




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Recognize Every Miscarriage as a Bereavement: UK Government

Miscarriage should be recognized as a bereavement, and not as an illness, during the first 6 months of pregnancy, argues psychiatrist Nathan Hodson in




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New Program on Healthcare Management

An executive program in healthcare management launched by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) in collaboration with Apollo Medskills aims




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New National Emergency Life Support Courses Launched

The National Emergency Life Support (NELS) courses have been launched for doctors, nurses, and paramedics. Apart from the training modules, the program




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Vietnam is the New International Destination for Medical Training

In the last few days of May, many students from India, Honduras, Nigeria, and other countries, came to Vietnam to be admitted to the Medical Major of Hong Bang International University (HIU).




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Health and Environmental Risks of Microplastics

Micro-and nano plastics are everywhere in the air, water, food and even inside the human body. However, the risks they pose to the environment or to human health are unclear.




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Using Disease-Modifying Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment

A novel, disease-modifying therapy or treatment for Alzheimer's disease that may involve a whole blood transfusion effectively reduces amyloid plaque




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Social Media Linked to 7% of Teen Sexual Assault Cases

Out of over 1,000 teens who reported sexual abuse at a California hospital, 7% said social media was involved in the assault (!--ref1--). This




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Brain Inflammation Linked to Alzheimer's Risk Gene

A team of researchers has identified how the APOE4 protein, a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, can negatively impact brain health. They




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Private Insurers Paid Hospitals 224% of What Medicare Would in 2020: Study

According to a new RAND Corporation report, during 2020, prices paid to hospitals by employers and private insurers for inpatient and outpatient services




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Medicare Program Spent (Dollor) 1.8 Billion in 2019 on Drugs Without Confirmed Clinical Benefits: Study

In 2019, the U.S. federal government expended an estimated (Dollor) 1.8 billion in Medicare funds on medications whose clinical benefits have yet to be confirmed




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Medicaid Expansion Averts Suicides

The rise of suicide cases has slowed slightly in states that have implemented Medicaid expansion. "Suicide is a public health problem, and our findings




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Updated Role for Doctors in Disaster Management

American Medical Association (AMA) updates the position statement for doctors' role in disasters management. The position statement was reinforced




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Naloxone Drug Cost may Keep may Uninsured from Using Life-saving Treatment

The cost of purchasing the opioid antidote naloxone is out of reach for many uninsured Americans. This may keep the treatment from saving more people




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Peritoneal Dialysis Costs Medicare Less Than Hemodialysis

Policies that encourage increased use of peritoneal dialysis could lead to reduced Medicare expenditure, revealed study. People with kidney failure




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Improvements to Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage Proposed

A new study has revealed the pros and cons of prior authorization (PA) policies for Medicare and the impact these policies have on patients and clinicians.




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Women on Medicaid Less Likely to Receive Regional Anesthesia

Minorities and women enrolled in Medicaid program are less likely to receive regional anesthesia techniques. The study of more than 56,000 patients




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Health Care Costs Of Alzheimer's Related Comorbidities Continue to Surge!

Patients with Alzheimer's dementia having delirium suffer from a huge healthcare costs as per a study "One-year Medicare costs associated with delirium




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Is Medicare an Advantage for Cardiovascular Care

Today, about half of all Americans with health insurance through Medicare receive their insurance through a for-profit organization that participates




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Medicaid Improves Cancer Survival Outcomes in the US

Among young adults aged 18-39 newly diagnosed with cancer, the expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) led to better survival outcomes,




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Can Expanding Medicaid Led to Reduced Postpartum Hospitalizations

In states that expanded Medicaid, a 17% reduction in hospitalizations during the first 60 days postpartum was observed. The study also revealed some




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Dental Services Use Among Medicare Beneficiaries

Half of all older adults in the U.S. lack dental insurance and, in 2018, nearly half of older adults received no dental care. A new study by investigators




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Medicaid Expansion Decreases Disparities in Preventable Hospital Visits

Medicaid-benefit eligibility being expanded to cover all people earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty line decreased Black-white disparities




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Why Do Few Medicaid-Participating Physicians Provide Long-Term Contraception Care?

1 in 10 Medicaid patients receive long-acting birth control methods such as IUDs and implants from their primary care physicians, revealed study published in iJAMA Health Forum.




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Uncovering the Differences Between Medicaid Reimbursement for Mental Health

In United States among different cities, medical reimbursement for the same medlinkmental health/medlink treatment was found to vary dramatically.




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Medicaid Telemedicine Coverage Enhances Healthcare Access

Medicaid telemedicine coverage is linked to meaningful growth in medlinktelemedicine/medlink use and increased healthcare access, according to a study




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How Medicaid Expansion Improves Cardiac Care?

medlinkMedicaid/medlink expansion provision of the Affordable Care Act to more people enhanced patient outcomes, prevention measures and screening access (!--ref1--).




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1 in 5 Medicare Recipients Travel Over 50 Miles for Neurologist Visits

Approximately 20% of Medicare beneficiaries journey over 50 miles each way to visit a neurologist, a medical specialist specializing in medlinkbrain/medlink




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Health Insurance Gap: 25% of Low-Income Older Americans Uninsured

Twenty-five percent of low-income patients seeking care at community health centers remain without insurance coverage upon reaching the medlinkage of




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How Crucial is Medicaid for Adults Living With Down Syndrome?

Adults with medlinkDown syndrome/medlink exhibit more consistent enrollment in Medicaid, alongside higher expenses and utilization of services, when




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Medicare's Telehealth Cut Raises Patient Access Concerns

A draft recommendation aiming to eliminate Medicare funding for initial telehealth consultations with non-GP specialists is raising concerns about restricted




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Unmasking the True Scale of Medicare Fraud

National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association reports that Medicare experiences intermittent compromises due to fraudulent insurance claims, enabling full-time




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Medicaid Expansion and Pregnancy Outcomes in Gestational Diabetes

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) seeks to enhance healthcare accessibility, yet its impact on maternal and newborn health in women with medlinkgestational




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Insurance Hurdles for Teen Diabetes and Obesity Treatment

Frequently, health insurance providers reject coverage for newly developed medications targeting medlinkobesity/medlink and medlinktype 2 diabetes/medlink




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Concerns Loom for Future of Medicare Among Three in Four Americans Under 65

Concerns regarding Medicare's potential insolvency among those under 65 have heightened, with 73% now expressing apprehension about its availability when




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Medicaid Unwinding: Coverage Disruptions and Access Challenges

A survey of low-income adults in Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas revealed that one in eight respondents who had enrolled in Medicaid at some




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Budget 2024: Government to Propose Changes to Insurance Laws

In a significant move towards achieving 'Insurance for All by 2047', the government is set to introduce a bill seeking amendments to the Insurance Act, 1938, during the upcoming Budget session.




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Ayushman Bharat (Health Insurance Scheme): 34.7 Cr Cards, 29,000 Hospitals Onboard

By June, over 34.7 crore Ayushman cards had been issued and more than 29,000 hospitals empanelled under the medlinkAyushman Bharat/medlink (!--ref1--)