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12 May

Posted at 00:21h in Cannabis, Pediatrics
Editor's note: This piece discusses mental health issues. If you have experienced suicidal thoughts or have lost someone to suicide and want to seek help, you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting "START" to 741-741 or call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

Please note: Cannabis laws and regulations vary by state and locality. Cannabis use may have significant health risks, particularly for adolescents, pregnant individuals, and those with a history of mental health conditions. Cannabis has not been approved by the FDA for most uses and may interact with medications. Do not use cannabis as a substitute for medical treatment. The information in this post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about cannabis use. Do not use cannabis products if pregnant, nursing or may become pregnant.  Children should never be exposed to cannabis products.

MedicalResearch.com Interview with: [caption id="attachment_73658" align="alignleft" width="130"]Prof. Shu-Hong Zhu Prof. Shu-Hong Zhu[/caption] Shu-Hong Zhu, Ph.D. Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health and Director of the Center for Research and Intervention in Tobacco Control (CRITC) University of California, San Diego MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: Cannabis use in the U.S. has steadily increased over recent decades. As use rates increased, perceptions that cannabis use is harmful have trended in the opposite direction. Declining harm perceptions in the broader population are concerning in part because of their influence on adolescents. Regular cannabis use during adolescents can negatively impact overall functioning, cognition, and educational achievement. It can lead to depression, psychosis, and suicidality. If young people don’t perceive cannabis as harmful, they are more likely to use it and suffer these effects. The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which adolescents view the everyday and occasional use of cannabis as harmful, and to compare their perceptions of cannabis to their perceptions of alcohol, cigarettes, and nicotine vapes. It used data from over 160,000 students who took the 2019−2020 California Student Tobacco Survey and over 16,000 who took the 2024 California Youth Tobacco Survey.

11 May

Posted at 16:06h in OBGYNE
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: [caption id="attachment_73653" align="alignleft" width="150"]Bailey MilnePhD Graduate Student | Epidemiology Queen's University | Department of Public Health Sciences Kingston, ON Bailey Milne[/caption] Bailey Milne PhD Graduate Student | Epidemiology Queen's University | Department of Public Health Sciences Kingston, ON A large population-based study using health administrative data from Ontario examines whether endometriosis is associated with an increased risk of congenital anomalies in offspring — with findings that suggest increased monitoring may be warranted for affected pregnancies.
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? The study was conducted using health administrative data in Ontario. The data was from 2006 to 2021, which resulted in over 1.4 million mother-baby pairs. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition where the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus, which can result in painful menstruation, intercourse and bowel movements. Roughly 10% of reproductive aged patients have endometriosis, and of those, 30–60% have infertility.

11 May

Posted at 12:53h in OBGYNE
[caption id="attachment_73644" align="aligncenter" width="500"]Image by Magnific Image by Magnific[/caption] Pregnancy affects nearly every system in the body. While public conversations often focus on major milestones such as fetal development, nutrition, and delivery preparation, many of the day-to-day physical changes experienced during pregnancy receive far less attention despite having a significant impact on overall well-being. As the body adapts to support fetal growth, hormonal shifts, weight redistribution, circulation changes, and musculoskeletal adjustments can all influence how a person moves, rests, and functions throughout everyday life. Increasingly, healthcare professionals and wellness experts are emphasizing the importance of supporting maternal comfort throughout pregnancy rather than focusing exclusively on clinical milestones alone.

11 May

Posted at 11:28h in Weight Research
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Key Takeaways

     
  • GLP-1 medications have revolutionized weight loss treatment, offering both injectable and oral options.
  • Recent FDA approvals have expanded access to these medications, with new oral formulations now available.
  • While effective, GLP-1 medications can have side effects, emphasizing the need for medical supervision.
  • Incorporating dietary fiber can help mitigate some gastrointestinal side effects associated with GLP-1 medications.
 

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Understanding GLP-1 Medications
  3. Recent FDA Approvals
  4. Potential Side Effects
  5. Dietary Considerations
  6. Importance of Medical Supervision
  7. Conclusion
 

Introduction

In recent years, the field of weight management has experienced significant changes, thanks to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists. These medications, which started as treatments for type 2 diabetes, have demonstrated remarkable success in supporting weight loss. Their widespread acceptance and endorsements by healthcare providers stem from their ability to help users not only lose weight but also maintain healthier lifestyles over the long term. Individuals seeking up-to-date and reputable information on options like Semaglutide for Weight Loss can explore how these solutions have changed the landscape of obesity treatment. In recent years, the field of weight management has experienced significant changes, thanks to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists. These medications, which started as treatments for type 2 diabetes, have demonstrated remarkable success in supporting weight loss. Their widespread acceptance and endorsements by healthcare providers stem from their ability to help users not only lose weight but also maintain healthier lifestyles over the long term. GLP-1 medications are reshaping how both doctors and patients approach chronic weight issues. Unlike older interventions, these medications address appetite regulation at a hormonal level. With the introduction of oral alternatives, more people can now benefit from these scientifically backed therapies.

08 May

Posted at 10:51h in Cannabis
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Please note: Cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) products are generally not FDA tested or approved for all conditions referenced in this article. Cannabis and CBD products can interfere with medications including blood pressure medications and anticoagulants. Do not use cannabis products if pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant. Do not delay seeking medical attention for medical concerns by using cannabis or CBD products without medical advice. Cannabis products should not be used while driving or operating machinery. Statements and product contents have not been independently confirmed by MedicalResearch.com or Eminent Domains Inc. Please discuss any and all cannabis or CBD use with your health care provider before beginning any such regimen.

The landscape of chronic condition management has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. For years, the medical community relied heavily on isolated symptom treatments and traditional pharmacological interventions to manage complex ailments. Patients suffering from long-term conditions like neuropathy, chronic inflammation, or severe anxiety frequently found themselves cycling through various medications with limited success and significant side effects. These recurring challenges have prompted healthcare professionals to rethink standard protocols. The latest clinical evidence supports a multidimensional approach to chronic pain that incorporates alternative and complementary therapies, reflecting a broader shift away from conventional, single-track treatments. As recent insights into pain management demonstrate, invasive procedures and heavy medications are no longer the default first-line defense. Instead, clinicians are increasingly advocating for whole-person care that values patient lifestyle strategies, psychological support, and alternative therapeutics. Among these emerging alternatives, cannabidiol has garnered substantial attention from the global medical and academic communities as a viable option for those who have exhausted standard therapies.

07 May

Posted at 12:30h in Legal-Malpractice, Nursing Homes
[caption id="attachment_73610" align="aligncenter" width="500"]Tracking Nursing Home Abuse Pexels[/caption]

A look at the landmark reports, federal reforms, and persistent measurement gaps that have shaped how the United States counts abuse in long-term care.

In 1986, the Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine) published a study that would reshape American long-term care policy for a generation. Commissioned by Congress, "Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes" concluded that quality of care and quality of life in many U.S. nursing homes were not satisfactory and that abuse and neglect were common in facilities receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds. That report led directly to the 1987 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which contained the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act, the most significant overhaul of nursing home regulation since the creation of Medicare itself in 1965. Forty years on, the historical data tells a more complicated story than a clean before-and-after. The reforms changed what facilities are required to do. They also changed what gets measured, how it gets measured, and what we now know is being missed.

06 May

Posted at 18:58h in Nutrition
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Please note: Supplements are generally not FDA tested or approved. Some supplements can interfere with medications including blood pressure meds and anticoagulants. Do not delay seeking medical attention for medical concerns by taking supplements without medical advice. Combining supplements can increase the risk of toxicity and side effects. Statements and product contents have not been independently confirmed by MedicalResearch.com or Eminent Domains Inc. Please discuss any and all supplements you take or are considering taking with your health care provider. Ratings in this post are the opinions of the contributing writer and not MedicalResearch.com or Eminent Domains Inc.

Editor's note:  Serious medical conditions, including colon cancer and thyroid disease, can sometimes present with constipation.  Be sure to check with your health care provider or gastroenterologist to discuss your particular medical concerns.

If you struggle with constipation or irregularity, you might wonder if a fiber supplement could help. Most Americans don't get enough fiber from food alone—but does that mean everyone needs a supplement? In this article, we'll break down what fiber supplements are, how different types work, and who might benefit most from adding them to their routine.

06 May

Posted at 14:47h in Colon Cancer
[caption id="attachment_73601" align="alignleft" width="135"]MedicalResearch.com Interview with:Mythili Menon Pathiyil, MBBS Gastroenterology Fellow SUNY Upstate Medical University Dr. Pathiyil[/caption] MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Mythili Menon Pathiyil, MBBS Gastroenterology Fellow SUNY Upstate Medical University Colorectal cancer mortality is currently the leading cause of cancer-related death in individuals below the age of 50 in the United States. A new analysis presented at DDW 2026 quantifies those patterns and identifies which populations are most at risk — with the goal of informing earlier recognition, targeted screening, and equity-focused prevention.

05 May

Posted at 15:10h in Orthopedics
[caption id="attachment_73589" align="alignleft" width="200"]Teppo Järvinen MD PhDProfessor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology University of Helsinki, HUS Dr. Järvinen[/caption] MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Teppo Järvinen MD PhD Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology University of Helsinki, HUS MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is one of the most frequently performed orthopedic procedures worldwide, particularly for middle-aged and older patients with knee pain and a degenerative meniscal tear. Over the past 15–20 years, multiple randomized trials have questioned the effectiveness of this procedure, showing no meaningful benefit compared with non-operative care (typically, exercise or physical therapy) or even placebo (sham) surgery in the short to medium term. Our study reports the 10-year follow-up of the FIDELITY trial, a randomized, placebo-surgery controlled trial.

05 May

Posted at 10:39h in Speech
[caption id="attachment_73584" align="aligncenter" width="500"]Communication Support in Healthcare source[/caption] Hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers are quietly shifting how they think about patient care. For years, the focus leaned heavily on medical procedures and recovery timelines, with communication treated as something that would eventually sort itself out. That mindset has changed. More patients are arriving with conditions that affect how they speak, swallow, or express themselves, and providers are realizing that clinical outcomes suffer when those needs go unaddressed. The result is a noticeable pull toward professionals who can bridge that gap and keep patients connected to their care teams.

04 May

Posted at 12:11h in Dental Research
[caption id="attachment_73581" align="aligncenter" width="500"]full-dental-implants-pexels.jpg Pexels[/caption] In the world of full arch dental implants, few names carry more weight than Dr. Mike Golpa. As the founder of Golpa NexGen Smiles in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Golpa has spent decades refining the science and art of same-day implant dentistry, earning a national reputation as one of the foremost authorities on permanent teeth in 24 hours. The GX Implant Procedure, developed and refined by Dr. Golpa, combines precision CT imaging, digital treatment planning, and in-house prosthetic fabrication to deliver a full arch of permanent teeth in as little as 24 hours — a fixed prosthetic arch that functions and feels like natural teeth from day one.

01 May

Posted at 15:17h in AI and HealthCare, Electronic Records
[caption id="attachment_73576" align="aligncenter" width="500"]AI is Improving Physician Productivity Pexels[/caption] Doctors work long hours, but surprisingly, much of that time is not dedicated to patient care — it goes to administrative work. According to American Medical Association data from 2024, physicians work 57.8 hours per week. Of those, 27 hours go to patient care and 13 hours to indirect care. The rest is spent on admin-related tasks. In simple words, physicians are spending almosst more time on computers than on patient care. This is the core problem every medical practice is facing today, and AI-powered tools claim to fix it.

30 Apr

Posted at 22:55h in General Medicine
[caption id="attachment_73567" align="aligncenter" width="500"]Annual Wellness Physicals.png Unsplash image[/caption] In a world where schedules are packed and priorities constantly shift, it's surprisingly easy to overlook something as essential as your health. Many people delay or completely skip their annual wellness physicals, assuming that feeling fine means everything is fine. However, this mindset can be dangerously misleading. These routine checkups are not just about addressing current concerns — they are about identifying potential risks before they escalate. A yearly physical gives your healthcare provider a comprehensive snapshot of your overall health, including vital signs, lifestyle habits, and medical history. This proactive approach allows you to stay ahead of issues rather than reacting to them later when they become more complicated and costly to treat.

30 Apr

Posted at 15:49h in Aging
Healthy Aging Tips for an Active Lifestyle After 60

Healthy Aging Tips for an Active Lifestyle After 60

Sixty hits differently depending on who you are. Some people arrive there feeling broadly fine, maybe a little slower, but mostly okay. Others notice a shift that is harder to name. Energy that used to be reliable becomes less so. Recovery takes longer. The body starts asking for more consideration than it needed before. Neither experience is wrong. But both tend to come with the same underlying question: what does staying healthy actually look like from here? The honest answer is that it looks less dramatic than most people expect. The people who age well are rarely doing anything extreme. They have just built a version of daily life that supports them, quietly and consistently, without requiring constant effort to maintain.

30 Apr

Posted at 15:13h in Addiction, addiction-treatment

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. To learn how to get support for mental health, drug or alcohol conditions, visit FindSupport.gov. If you are ready to locate a treatment facility or provider, visit FindTreatment.gov or call 800-662-HELP (4357).

U.S. veterans or service members in crisis can call 988 then press "1" for the Veterans Crisis Line, text 838255, or chat online.

The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has a Spanish language line at 1-888-628-9454 (toll-free).

[caption id="attachment_73559" align="aligncenter" width="500"]Lasting Change in Addiction Recovery Unsplash image[/caption] Addiction recovery is often misunderstood as a matter of willpower. If someone wants to stop badly enough, they will. If they don't, they won't. But that perspective leaves out something critical. Addiction is not just behavioral. It's biological, psychological, and deeply influenced by environment. Over the past few decades, research has shifted how professionals understand and treat addiction. Instead of viewing it as a failure of discipline, it's now approached as a complex condition that affects brain function, emotional regulation, and decision-making processes. That shift has led to more effective, science-backed treatment methods that focus on long-term outcomes rather than short-term fixes.

30 Apr

Posted at 14:35h in PTSD
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. To learn how to get support for mental health, drug or alcohol conditions, visit FindSupport.gov. If you are ready to locate a treatment facility or provider, visit FindTreatment.gov or call 800-662-HELP (4357).

U.S. veterans or service members in crisis can call 988 then press "1" for the Veterans Crisis Line, text 838255, or chat online.

The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has a Spanish language line at 1-888-628-9454 (toll-free).

Two veterans walk into the same clinic. Both have nightmares. Both startle at fireworks. Both have been told they have PTSD. One responds well to a standard twelve-week trauma protocol. The other gets worse. The difference is rarely about effort, willingness, or "how bad" the trauma was. It's often about which kind of post-traumatic injury they're actually carrying — and whether the treatment plan was built for it.

30 Apr

Posted at 14:24h in Addiction, addiction-treatment

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. To learn how to get support for mental health, drug or alcohol conditions, visit FindSupport.gov. If you are ready to locate a treatment facility or provider, visit FindTreatment.gov or call 800-662-HELP (4357).

U.S. veterans or service members in crisis can call 988 then press "1" for the Veterans Crisis Line, text 838255, or chat online.

The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has a Spanish language line at 1-888-628-9454 (toll-free).

[caption id="attachment_73550" align="aligncenter" width="500"]Returning to Work After Rehab: A Practical Guide Pexels[/caption] The first day back at work after treatment isn't usually how movies show it. There's no triumphant montage. Mostly there's an inbox that's been ignored for thirty days, a few co-workers whose eyes you can't quite read, and a quiet anxiety about whether anyone is going to ask the questions you don't have rehearsed answers for. The transition back to work is one of the highest-risk stretches in early recovery. Done well, it builds the structure that long-term sobriety depends on. Done poorly, it can unravel everything treatment just put together. Here's how to think about it before you walk back through the door.

The Question to Answer First: Are You Actually Ready?

Discharge from a treatment program isn't the same as readiness for work. They're related, but not identical. A useful self-check before scheduling your return:
  • Have you and your clinical team explicitly agreed on a return-to-work date?
  • Do you have a written plan for handling cravings during the workday?
  • Do you know how you'll manage the first work event involving alcohol?
  • Have you identified at least one person you can contact during the day if things go sideways?
If any of those is missing, the conversation to have isn't about going back. It's about extending the runway.

30 Apr

Posted at 13:55h in Autism
  [caption id="attachment_73544" align="aligncenter" width="500"]ABA therapy autism Pexels[/caption] The diagnosis comes, and the inbox fills up. Therapy acronyms. Insurance forms. Well-meaning relatives forwarding articles. Somewhere in the noise, three letters keep appearing: ABA. Your pediatrician mentions it. Your insurance company asks about it. The waitlist conversations are all built around it. What nobody quite explains, in the first dizzy weeks after a diagnosis, is what ABA actually is — what it does, what it doesn't do, and how to tell a quality program from a low-quality one.

30 Apr

Posted at 12:31h in Author Interviews
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. To learn how to get support for mental health, drug or alcohol conditions, visit FindSupport.gov. If you are ready to locate a treatment facility or provider, visit FindTreatment.gov or call 800-662-HELP (4357).

U.S. veterans or service members in crisis can call 988 then press "1" for the Veterans Crisis Line, text 838255, or chat online.

The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has a Spanish language line at 1-888-628-9454 (toll-free).

It's the question every clinician has heard from a worried family member at intake: "They're both using. If we send them both to treatment, won't they just relapse together?" It's a fair question. It's also, according to a surprisingly robust body of research, the wrong one. The better question is whether the couple gets the right kind of treatment — because the data on couples in recovery is more nuanced, and more hopeful, than the conventional wisdom suggests.

30 Apr

Posted at 11:39h in Sleep Disorders, Weight Research
[caption id="attachment_73537" align="aligncenter" width="500"]fix-sleep-fix-diet.jpg Pexels[/caption] You're tracking your food. You're showing up at the gym. The scale isn't moving. The clothes still fit the same. And somewhere underneath the frustration is a quieter symptom you've been ignoring because it doesn't seem related: you haven't actually slept well in months. Here's the part most weight loss conversations skip. The relationship between sleep and weight isn't a wellness slogan. It's a measurable physiological mechanism, and for a meaningful number of people, fixing the sleep is the missing variable that finally lets the rest of the work pay off.

The Mechanisms Are More Specific Than People Realize

Three things happen when sleep is chronically short or fragmented, and they stack.

Hunger Hormones Shift

Two hormones regulate appetite: ghrelin (which says "eat") and leptin (which says "stop"). After even a few nights of restricted sleep, ghrelin rises and leptin drops. The result, measured repeatedly in controlled studies, is that sleep-deprived people eat several hundred extra calories the next day without registering any change in willpower or intention.

Cravings Get More Specific

Sleep loss specifically increases cravings for high-calorie, high-carbohydrate foods. Brain imaging shows reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex (decision-making) and increased activity in reward centers when sleep is short. The food choices feel like preference. They're partly chemistry.

Insulin Sensitivity Drops

Even short stretches of poor sleep reduce insulin sensitivity, meaning the body processes carbohydrates less efficiently and stores more of them as fat. This is one of the more striking findings in recent metabolic research — and it shows up after as little as a week of restricted sleep in otherwise healthy adults.

29 Apr

Posted at 22:49h in Emergency Care
[caption id="attachment_73531" align="aligncenter" width="500"]mobile-urgent-care.jpg Pexels image[/caption] Access to timely, high-quality medical care remains a challenge for many patients across the United States. Long wait times, crowded urgent care centers in Phoenix, and limited appointment availability can delay treatment and worsen outcomes. In rapidly growing metropolitan areas like Phoenix, these challenges are even more pronounced. As a result, a new model of care — mobile urgent care — is gaining traction and reshaping how patients receive medical services.

The Problem with Traditional Urgent Care Access

Traditional urgent care centers play an important role in the healthcare system, but they often come with limitations. Patients frequently encounter extended wait times during peak hours, exposure to other sick individuals in waiting rooms, difficulty accessing care for children, elderly patients, or those with mobility issues, and transportation challenges — especially for visitors or those without reliable access to a vehicle. In cities like Phoenix, where population growth continues to strain healthcare infrastructure, these issues can significantly impact patient satisfaction and outcomes.

29 Apr

Posted at 10:56h in Author Interviews, Cancer Research, Genetic Research
[caption id="attachment_73528" align="alignleft" width="200"]Dr. Yuval Malka, PhDFaculty of Medicine Hebrew University and Founder & CEO of Modular Therapeutics BV Dr. Yuval Malka, PhD[/caption] MedicalResearch.com Interview with Dr. Yuval Malka, PhD Faculty of Medicine Hebrew University and Founder & CEO of Modular Therapeutics BV and Dr. William Faller PhD University of Bristol discussing their new study on RNA dicing — a fundamental mechanism that generates multiple functional protein outputs from a single mRNA molecule — and its implications for cancer biology and therapeutics.

MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?

Response: This study is a follow-up to previous work published in recent years (Malka et al., Nature Communications 2017; Malka et al., Molecular Cell 2022), in which we discovered that the mRNA of thousands of genes can be further processed into smaller fragments that translate into shorter proteins. On one hand, this finding helps bridge the gap between our understanding of the transcriptome - traditionally limited to ~20,000 genes and the proteome, which contains hundreds of thousands to potentially millions of distinct protein and peptide isoforms. On the other hand, those earlier studies did not provide sufficient biological insight into this extensive and robust process. The current study represents the third part of this trilogy, introducing a new concept in RNA biology termed "RNA dicing." We show that RNA dicing in eukaryotic systems enables the production of multiple functional protein outputs from a single mRNA molecule. How does this work? Most proteins consist of several domains, each with a distinct function, for example, mediating protein–protein interactions, determining subcellular localization, or carrying catalytic activity. We demonstrate that RNA dicing selectively removes portions of the mRNA template, resulting in the translation of shorter proteins lacking specific domains. This leads to substantial changes in protein function, localization, and interaction partners. In simple terms, RNA dicing mediates modular gene expression.

29 Apr

Posted at 10:20h in Fertility, OBGYNE
[caption id="attachment_73525" align="aligncenter" width="333"]IVF and Emotional Wellbeing.jpg Image source[/caption] Infertility and IVF treatment can bring a whirlwind of emotions and challenges for couples. As you progress through IVF, it's common to swing between hope, excitement, and moments of worry. The emotional ups and downs are real, and coping well often means finding practical ways to support both your mental and physical health along the way. Women and men might feel the strain differently. The uncertainty, the persistence needed for multiple treatment cycles, the financial pressure, and the way all of this can affect your relationship—it's a lot to juggle. Yet, it's a journey rooted in hope. That's why so many turn to clinics where compassionate professionals understand the process. Millennium IVF in Thailand offers experienced infertility support, known for its genuine care that extends beyond just the latest medical treatments; they prioritise emotional wellbeing, too. The team is on hand for every phase, bringing both expertise and encouragement. At Millennium IVF Clinic, looking after how you feel is just as important as the clinical care, so you don't have to face it all alone.

28 Apr

Posted at 22:27h in Author Interviews, Pain Research, Surgical Research
MedicalResearch.com Interview with a VERTEX Spokesperson discussing suzetrigine (JOURNAVX®), a first-in-class non-opioid pain signal inhibitor, and new Phase 4 data presented at the 2026 Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine meeting.

MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?

Response: There is a critical need for effective, safe non-opioid analgesics to help manage pain and reduce reliance on opioids. Despite significant safety and tolerability concerns such as addiction, opioid use disorder (OUD) and gastrointestinal side effects, opioids remain a common approach for managing moderate-to-severe acute pain. Our recent phase 4, single-arm study assessing suzetrigine in patients who underwent arthroscopic orthopedic procedures or laparoscopic abdominal or gynecological procedures highlighted the transformative potential for suzetrigine to be used as part of an opioid-free multimodal therapy for patients with moderate-to-severe acute pain. JOURNAVX® (suzetrigine) is a first-in-class, prescription non-opioid pain signal inhibitor for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain, including postoperative pain, in adults. It works by selectively inhibiting the NaV1.8 sodium channel on peripheral nociceptors and, therefore, is not believed to have the addiction potential and tolerability issues associated with centrally acting opioids.

28 Apr

Posted at 21:45h in Education, Nursing
Online ABSN Programs Care coordination failures rarely begin at the bedside. They usually start earlier, inside systems that split responsibility across departments, settings, and documentation flows. A patient moves from primary care to acute care, then to follow-up support, yet key details get delayed, softened, or lost. A discharge plan looks complete on paper, but the handoff lacks context. A medication list gets updated in one setting while another team works from an older version. The result is avoidable friction that affects outcomes, workflow, and trust. That is why the question matters: can online ABSN education prepare nurses to work inside these fractured systems in a way that actually improves coordination?

28 Apr

Posted at 21:42h in Health Care Systems, Pharmacology
medication management is getting harder Patient needs are getting more complex and that's starting to show in how medications are prescribed and managed. Patients are living longer, often with more than one condition at the same time and treatment plans now involve several drugs rather than just one or two. That makes medication decisions harder to manage in practice, especially when different conditions are being treated at once. It also explains why more advanced pharmacy training, such as obtaining a doctor of pharmacy degree, is becoming relevant across different healthcare settings. More patients are on multiple medications at the same time. Recent data suggests that around with that number rising in older age groups. Among adults over 60, roughly one in three are taking five or more medications on a regular basis. This affects how treatment is handled day to day. Each additional drug increases the chance of interactions, side effects and changes in how other medications behave in the body. It also makes monitoring harder, particularly when care is spread across different providers. A patient might receive prescriptions from a general practitioner, a specialist and a hospital team and those decisions don't always sit in one place. Adherence is another issue. Dosing schedules don't always align and some medications have specific requirements around food or timing. It doesn't take much for something to go wrong. Missing doses, taking drugs too close together, or misunderstanding instructions can all affect how well a treatment works. In some cases, patients end up stopping medication altogether because the routine becomes too difficult to manage.

28 Apr

Posted at 21:25h in Education, Nursing
Rise of Micro-Specialisations in Nursing A charge nurse scans the assignment board at shift change. One patient needs complex wound care. Another needs tight titration and close monitoring. A third needs counseling that lands with empathy and precision. The board fills fast, yet the real question is underneath the staffing grid: Who has the right depth for what walks through the door today? Micro-specialisations have grown out of that daily reality. Targeted certifications and focused clinical pathways let nurses build sharp expertise without pausing life for a long campus schedule. This shift changes how teams deploy talent, how leaders design coverage, and how patient care moves through a system that demands speed plus consistency.

28 Apr

Posted at 15:59h in Education, Nursing
How nursing education is shifting Healthcare systems in many regions are under pressure right now and it is starting to show more clearly in day-to-day care and longer-term planning. Staffing shortages are not new, but they have become harder to absorb as demand for services continues to rise. In many cases, the number of newly trained nurses has not kept pace. That gap has pushed universities and healthcare providers to look again at how people enter the profession, including newer formats such as direct entry MSN programs for non-nurses online, which combine graduate study with clinical training in a shorter timeframe.