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Concussions linked to increased risk of a serious traffic crash

Written by | 19 Nov 2025

Adults diagnosed with a concussion may be at about 50 per cent higher risk of a subsequent traffic crash, finds a new study from researchers at ICES and Sunnybrook Research Institute. Concussions… read more.

PTSD costs the UK economy £40 billion a year, new research says

Written by | 4 Aug 2025

New research into the economic impact of Post-traumatic stress disorder has found that average annual costs exceed £14780 per person, which at current prevalence rates equates to £40… read more.

Prompt intervention for severe aortic stenosis patients demonstrates lower healthcare costs, improved clinical outcomes – Edwards Lifesciences

Written by | 13 Jul 2025

Edwards Lifesciences announced new economic and clinical evidence on severe aortic stenosis (AS) presented as a late-breaking clinical trial at EuroPCR 2025, further contributing to the extensive body… read more.

Most Medicare beneficiaries may pay more for drugs under the IRA

Written by | 2 Jul 2025

Making prescription drugs more affordable was a key goal of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). However, most Medicare beneficiaries may end up paying more out of pocket for… read more.

U.S. Dementia costs to exceed $780 billion this year

Written by | 8 May 2025

The total economic burden of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in the United States will reach $781 billion this year, according to new USC-led research. This is the first… read more.

Americans borrowed $74 billion last year to cover healthcare costs

Written by | 15 Mar 2025

More than 31 million Americans (12%) report needing to borrow about $74 billion last year to pay for healthcare despite most having some form of health insurance, according… read more.

More primary care physicians are affiliated with hospitals, leading to increased patient costs

Written by | 2 Feb 2025

A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health shows that nearly half of all primary care providers (PCPs) in the United States are affiliated… read more.

Shorter, smarter, safer: Short-course antibiotics can revolutionize healthcare

Written by | 24 Jan 2025

Antibiotic overuse is a key driver in the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major global health crisis. Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National… read more.

American Society of Anesthesiologists’ statement regarding Anthem’s policy reversal on anesthesia care payment

Written by | 10 Dec 2024

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is pleased that Anthem has reversed course on its deeply flawed policy proposal to no longer pay for anesthesia care if the… read more.

Nearly 1 in 3 retail pharmacies have closed since 2010

Written by | 7 Dec 2024

About 1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010, with the vast majority of states experiencing an overall decline in drugstores in recent years, according to… read more.

Using antibiotics alone to treat children with appendicitis is a cost-effective and safe alternative to surgery, study shows

Written by | 2 Dec 2024

Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated appendicitis is a cost-saving alternative to surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). Appendicitis is… read more.

One in 20 people in Canada skip doses, don’t fill prescriptions because of cost

Written by | 1 Dec 2024

Affordability in Canada affects not just groceries but also medications, with 1 in 20 people unable to take their medications as prescribed because of cost, found new research published in CMAJ (Canadian… read more.

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