US researchers have conducted a pathbreaking study where they have revealed that a particular protein that affects healing of wounds on the lower part of the leg and foot, amongst diabetes patients has been identified.
Medicare’s initiative for diabetes patients off to a rocky start
Type 2 diabetes is a serious health challenge faced by Americans and to tackle this mounting health challenge, patient provider communication has to be more effective. Not only healthcare providers have taken on the mantle to educate people but, organizations like Medicare too are contributing.
ATS Foundation/Insmed announce $50K research award in NTM Lung Disease
We are moving towards a more patient focussed value-based healthcare system and in this endeavor research is vital. Thus, ATS Foundation along with Insmed has announced a research award in Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Lung Disease.
Amazon keeps on hold plans to sell to Hospitals
Amazon Business has taken back its decision to sell drugs to hospitals. Amazon did make plans to sell and distribute pharmaceutical products earlier but, has decided not to. It is said that it’s partly due to its inability to convince big hospitals to make a change in the traditional purchasing process.
207 million eggs recalled in the U.S. over the fear of Salmonella
The Federal Food and Drug Administration has said that around 207 million eggs have been recalled from 9 U.S. states after 22 people fell ill due to salmonella contamination. The farm in question is placed in Hyde County, North Carolina, which produces 2.3 million eggs per day.