Bentonite clay is a natural clay with a fine, soft texture. It forms a paste when mixed with water. Some people use this paste for medical or cosmetic benefits, such as treating rashes and acne or as a hair mask. People have used bentonite clay to remove impurities on the skin, such as oils, and… Read More: Medical News Today: Bentonite clay: 11 benefits and uses »
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared for clinical use an artificial intelligence tool that scans chest X-rays for a dangerous lung condition. The FDA 510(k) clearance is for HealthPNX, an AI alert developed by Zebra Medical Vision for pneumothorax. The FDA action clears the use of the tool for urgent findings of the condition,… Read More: Zebra Medical AI tool helps diagnose pneumothorax quicker »
Among adults with mental health needs, those covered by Medicare or employer-sponsored health insurance have greater access to medical treatment, less out-of-pocket cost and are more likely to receive care than those seeking an appointment through an Affordable Care Act marketplace-sponsored plan, according to findings from researchers at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health.… Read More: Mental health patients insured by marketplace health plan less likely… »
Recent research on the health risks that people undergoing cancer treatment face warns that there is a lack of awareness about the risks that some of these therapies can pose to heart health. Not enough cancer patients are aware of the potential adverse effects of cancer treatment on their heart. Investigators from Flinders University in… Read More: Medical News Today: Cancer treatments: Patients need to know heart… »