Diabetes

Medicine Shortage Crisis Escalates in the UK Impacting Epilepsy and Diabetes Treatments

LONDON, UK – The shortage of medications in the UK has become a growing concern for both patients and healthcare providers. A recent notification from the Department of Health and Social Care informed doctors and pharmacists that Tegretol, a treatment for epileptic seizures, would be unavailable until mid-January, marking the latest medication to be in short supply. This shortage comes on the heels of previous notifications regarding supply issues for medications used by those with …

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Inequities Exposed: Diabetes and Housing Challenges for Non-White L.A. County Residents

Los Angeles, California – The Los Angeles County Department of Health recently released the findings of its 2023 health survey, shedding light on the disparities faced by non-white residents in the area. The study, which included thousands of adults and children from L.A. County, delved into various aspects such as healthcare, housing, insurance access, and their effects on physical and mental well-being. According to the survey results, Black and Latinx residents in the county are …

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Exploring New Frontiers in Healthcare: Texas Tech Podcast Delves into Diabetes Treatments, Dementia Predictors, and More

El Paso, Texas — A recent episode of TTHealthWatch, a weekly podcast from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, delved into significant medical topics, including innovative diabetes treatments and their implications on conditions like kidney stones and gout. The discussion, led by Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, also covered the potential predictive ability of …

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