Author: Healthcare Propulsion Staff

Whether you’re an athlete dealing with an injury, a gymgoer suffering through each session, or just an individual who needs some proper pain relief, the largest review ever conducted on opioids has found that not only do these drugs often fail to perform, but side effects including addiction mean that the negatives effects often outweigh the positives of taking such pills. What Did the Largest Opioid Study Ever Find? The project, led by researchers at the University of Sydney, looked at the efficiency of several opioid medications like oxycodone, codeine, morphine, and tramadol, across 59 systematic reviews and covering 50-plus…

Summer can be tough if you struggle with sweating or chafing.Dr Ranj explains when sweating becomes excessive, what can help, and how treatments like Botox may support some people in feeling more comfortable and confident in warmer weather.To watch this with subtitles go to BBC iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 02/07/2026. Source Link

Yvette Khozam, chief pharmacy information officer at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and Essex Partnership University NHS FT (Credit: YSK Designs) Everyone is asking whether the NHS workforce is ready for AI, but we should also be asking whether it’s ready to work safely without it, writes Yvette Khozam, chief pharmacy information officer at Mid and South Essex and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trusts. A new NHS workforce plan is expected this year, built around an AI-ready workforce. The workforce readiness conversation has mostly focused on upskilling; the capabilities we need people to build to use AI well, to realise the promise of time saved, and more…

A protest march in 2025, protesting against Palantir’s involvement in the NHS (Credit: Shutterstock.com) Sheffield City Council has become the first local authority in England to approve a motion formally opposing Palantir’s involvement in the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP). The motion, ‘Rejecting the NHS Palantir Contract and Protecting Patient Data’, was approved during a full council meeting on 24 June 2026 after amendments from Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors. It received support from 62 councillors, with one vote against and 13 abstentions. As part of the resolution, the council is calling on Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield…

Nearly half of Americans with kidney failure who are referred for a kidney transplant never begin the evaluation process required to be considered for a donor organ, according to a new nationwide study. Even more striking, fewer than one in five complete the evaluation and secure a place on the transplant waitlist. Researchers say much attention has been given to patients after they reach the waitlist, but far less is known about what happens before that point and why so many people never make it there. Major Barriers to Kidney Transplant Waitlisting The study, led by researchers at NYU Langone…

New research from a Virginia Tech neuroscientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is raising questions about a long-standing approach to studying chronic neurological conditions such as dystonia, ataxia, and tremor. These disorders originate from problems in the cerebellum, a region of the brain involved in coordinating movement. When the cerebellum is disrupted, people can experience symptoms including painful muscle contractions, abnormal postures, and uncontrollable shaking. For years, neuroscientists have focused on the relationship between two types of brain cells in the cerebellum. One group, known as Purkinje cells, suppresses activity in another group called deep cerebellar nuclei…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released on Wednesday afternoon its 2027 proposed payment rule for home health agencies.  The rule includes an aggregate payment increase of $420 million, or 2.4%, based on a proposed 2.1% payment update and an estimated 0.3% increase related to the fixed dollar loss ratio. That 2.1% payment update represents $370 million, according to a CMS fact sheet. The proposal also includes updates to payment methodologies, case-mix weights, outlier payments and quality reporting requirements, while seeking feedback on expanding access to home-based palliative care. Beyond payment policy, CMS is proposing a series of anti-fraud…

The Trump administration has officially launched its new “bridge” model that brings GLP-1 coverage for weight loss to Medicare beneficiaries. Eligible people enrolled in Medicare Part D can secure certain GLP-1 medications for weight loss or management at $50 each month. The program will remain in place through the end of 2027, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said in an announcement. Under the GLP-1 bridge, the feds will cover the cost of expanded coverage. Alongside this model, the agency also proposed a second approach—called Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive hEalth, or BALANCE—in which it would…

For most athletes, winning a championship is the destination. For Patrick Mahomes, it’s simply another starting line. The three-time Super Bowl champion has already built a résumé that places him among football’s all-time greats, yet when asked what improvement looks like today, his answer isn’t about records, accolades, or legacy. It’s about recovery. It’s about preparation. And most importantly, it’s about consistency. Speaking with Muscle & Fitness while recovering from what he described as his first major injury, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback offered a candid look into the habits, routines, and mindset that continue to separate him from the…

Why is 6 a.m. still the busiest time for a treadmill? Because many of us gymgoers still believe in the old adage of  doing cardio before breakfast in order to “burn more fat.” And at face value, it makes sense. You haven’t eaten since dinner, your stomach is empty, and your body should tap into stored fat for energy. Add in a few stories from bodybuilders and influencers swearing by fasted morning cardio, and it’s easy to see why it’s easy to buy into the hype. But there’s a difference between burning more fat during a workout and losing more…