Bites (Injuries)
A new study highlights the inadequacies in managing animal bites in rural India, where prompt reporting and wound care are crucial in preventing rabies. Researchers from GMERS Medical College in Ahmedabad observed that service providers lack formal training in classifying animal bites, and facilities are often without essential resources such
Medical personnel
As I underwent six weeks of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) at UBC Hospital's Department of Psychiatry, I had the privilege of experiencing firsthand the expertise and compassion of the technicians who made this life-changing treatment possible. From the moment I stepped into the brain health building, I was
Medical personnel
The British Medical Association (BMA) and its council chairman, Dr Tom Dolphin, have expressed deep concerns over the government's suggested pay increases for NHS workers. The proposed 2.5% pay rise in 2026 is deemed "indefensible" by the BMA, as it would result in a real-terms
Health care industry
The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has extended its best wishes to Minister of Health and Population Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam and provided suggestions for improving the country's health system. The NMA president, Dr. Anil Bikram Karki, and other officials met with Minister Gautam to discuss various challenges facing
Health care industry
The Engagement Manager, a new on-demand advertising solution, gives health-focused companies direct access to Sermo's global community of over 1 million triple-verified healthcare providers. This platform empowers pharmaceutical companies and health-adjacent brands to self-serve campaign launches and quickly connect with the medical professionals influencing patient choices every day.
Health care industry
Enabli Health, a revolutionary service from HealthChannels, aims to solve the pressing problem of allied health shortages in healthcare. By partnering with healthcare provider organizations, Enabli Health optimizes care team design and empowers clinical teams with the right care team design to improve efficiency, patient access, and reduce total cost
Civil war
The situation in Sudan's North Darfur region has taken a devastating turn with reports of a massacre at the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), engaged in a civil war with Sudan's military, allegedly killed hundreds of patients and staff inside
Health care industry
New Mexico's attorney general, Raúl Torrez, has filed a lawsuit against Colorado-based Jogan Health, LLC, and its CEO, Dan Dietrich, alleging that the healthcare staffing agency defrauded the state out of millions of dollars during the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit claims that Jogan Health engaged in "haphazard,
Health care industry
Salesforce has introduced Agentforce Life Sciences for Customer Engagement, an AI-powered, agent-first solution built natively on its trusted platform. This application is designed to revolutionize how life sciences companies interact with healthcare professionals (HCPs), streamlining the clinical-to-commercial journey and accelerating patient access to life-enhancing therapies at scale. By leveraging digital
Health care industry
Salesforce has introduced Agentforce Life Sciences for Customer Engagement, an AI-powered, agent-first solution built natively on its trusted platform. This application is designed to revolutionize how life sciences companies interact with healthcare professionals (HCPs), streamlining the clinical-to-commercial journey and accelerating patient access to life-enhancing therapies at scale. By leveraging digital
Workers
A recent study published in a preprint abstract has shed light on the importance of resilience factors in mitigating the mental health impacts of workplace stressors experienced by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, based on a convenience sample of healthcare workers in Spain, found that occupational factors
Workers
Polio workers, vaccinators, and health staff in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, demonstrated their unwavering commitment to eradicating the crippling disease, acknowledging the challenges they face in their mission. The event, organized by the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the support of Unicef, paid homage to the resilience and dedication
