Author: Healthcare Propulsion Staff

O’Donnell told the inquiry that, at the end of 2024, he was asked to review thousands of incident reports raised by staff, some dating back to 2021.He said he was instructed by a senior member of staff, who said: ‘We need to get these gone’.”He said they included incidents involving self-harm, assaults on staff and racial abuse.”The first thing that popped into my head was there’s an inquiry going on and they’re panicking about these because no-one’s looked at them – that was my first thought and that’s what I still think.”Talking about the way the trust acted at the…

Tech-enabled preventive health startup Neko Health banked $700 million, backed by celebrities Claudia Schiffer, Maria Sharapova, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, to break into the U.S. market with plans to open a New York City clinic later this year. The company, founded by Daniel Ek, the founder and former CEO of Spotify, and Hjalmar Nilsonne, offers non-invasive, radiation-free diagnostic scans that it says captures millions of health data points. Neko Health does not use large medical imaging machines like MRIs for its scans, unlike competitors Prenuvo and Ezra, now owned by Function Health. Neko Health captures data across an individual’s…

People struggling with depression often continue to experience memory problems, poor concentration, and mental “brain fog” even after their mood improves. Now, researchers say an existing prescription drug approved to treat chronic constipation may also help improve those lingering cognitive symptoms. The findings, published in Psychological Medicine, come from an experimental study led by Dr. Angharad de Cates of the University of Birmingham in collaboration with researchers at the University of Oxford. The team explored whether a licensed laxative could improve thinking and memory, which are commonly affected in depression and other mental health conditions. Constipation Drug Tested for Depression…

Oxidative stress can occur when our cells are exposed to harmful molecules called “reactive oxygen species” over time. These reactive oxygen species can damage cells and are found in important disease states, such as high blood pressure and aortic aneurysms. Aortic aneurysms are balloon-like swellings of the body’s largest artery and are often fatal when the aneurysm bursts. Investigators at Mass General Brigham have discovered a new pathway that may lead to a treatment for high blood pressure and aortic aneurysms. By creating a new laboratory model for studying these conditions, the team treated hypertension and aortic aneurysms by targeting…

A new study led by a researcher at University College London (UCL) has found that the anti-obesity medication semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) may help prevent heart attacks and other major cardiovascular events, regardless of how much weight a person loses while taking it. Researchers say this discovery points to several possible ways the drug supports heart health, suggesting that its protective effects go beyond weight loss alone. Large Study Confirms Broad Heart Benefits Published in The Lancet and funded by Novo Nordisk, the study analyzed data from 17,604 adults aged 45 and older who were overweight and had cardiovascular disease.…

Philadelphia, April 30, 2025 – Researchers have developed a novel rat model that closely replicates the pathological features and physiological changes associated with human chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-associated cor pulmonale. This model exhibits key characteristics, including chronic lung inflammation, pulmonary hypertension, and right ventricular hypertrophy. The new study in The American Journal of Pathology, published by Elsevier, details the potential for the model to unravel the complex interactions between lung and heart pathology and improve patient outcomes. COPD is a common chronic respiratory disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. The World Health Organization has ranked COPD…

The test uses a sample of blood taken in a heel prick shortly after birth.Nelson said: “After years of campaigning, it means so much.”Today is a day of hope. Knowing that future families will have access to early diagnosis and the opportunity for the best possible outcomes is something I’m incredibly proud to have supported.”This is a victory for every family affected by SMA. Whilst it can’t change the future of our children, I know it marks the beginning of a brighter future for future SMA families.”Hundreds of thousands of babies are expected to be screened for SMA as part…

International Sports Hall of Fame founder Dr. Robert Goldman, Senior Vice President Fairfax Hackley, and the ISHOF Global Advisory Board have announced that a world-class group of athletes and champions will make up the 2026 class as part of their 15th anniversary.  The elite group that was revealed on July 8 is made up of five athletes as well as a historic group that is celebrating their centennial anniversary in 2026. These members will be officially inducted at the 2026 Induction Ceremony in the Grand Ballroom of the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, Sept. 26 as part of…

In the long battle to create an effective HIV vaccine, scientists have made a major leap forward. A new study shows that a series of vaccines can coax the immune system to produce powerful antibodies capable of blocking a wide range of HIV strains — including those that are typically the hardest to stop. Published in Immunity on May 7, 2025, the research comes from a collaboration led by scientists at Scripps Research and Sweden’s Karolinska Institute. Their results mark a strong demonstration that broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) — long considered a key goal for HIV vaccination — can be…

Relationship OCD typically falls into two categories: one is relationship-centred, where you doubt your feelings, and the other is partner-focused, which centres around a partner’s potential flaws. Symptoms mainly present in romantic relationships but can also affect other types too, said Doron.Life transitions such as becoming official, moving in together or getting married can often be a trigger.Sophia’s OCD used to centre on avoiding germs and worrying about her health. At its worst, she washed her hands at least 30 times a day.When she first met her boyfriend in a bar on Valentine’s Day, Sophia felt present in the moment…