Health care industry
Advocates for the mentally ill and incarcerated people in Minnesota are fighting back against a temporary restraining order that has suspended a new law requiring jail officials to provide access to previously prescribed medications. The law, named the Larry R. Hill Reform Act, was passed in May and aimed to
Health care industry
The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has rejected the long-awaited Section 59 report, which found alleged racial bias and discrimination by medical aid schemes against black health professionals. The report, presented by Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, found systemic procedural unfairness and a deeply entrenched power imbalance that has disproportionately impacted black
Health care industry
Governor Josh Shapiro today announced the full implementation of three health care licensure compacts in Pennsylvania, streamlining the application process for over 300,000 nurses, 65,000 doctors, and 17,000 physical therapists currently licensed in the state. This move aims to reduce barriers for qualified, licensed medical professionals and
Health care industry
In a major push to bolster the city's public healthcare infrastructure, the Delhi government has recruited over 1,300 permanent healthcare professionals, including nursing officers and allied healthcare workers. This move follows a 2024 Delhi High Court directive emphasizing the need to enhance healthcare infrastructure in the National
Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a condition where there is an excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood, which can lead to serious health issues such as heart problems and strokes. A GP from Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor, Dr. Bhavini Shah, has shared her expertise to help demystify the term. Cholesterol is
Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant threat to the mental health of healthcare workers, particularly in Spain. Research has shown that these workers were exposed to high levels of psychological distress, including posttraumatic stress symptomatology (PTSS). The study, conducted by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III, aimed to analyze
Workers
Research conducted by Tadulako University revealed that emotional intelligence is a crucial factor in managing work-related stress among healthcare workers. A study published in the Public Health of Indonesia journal found that healthcare workers who possessed higher emotional intelligence levels experienced lower stress levels. The study, which involved 40 respondents
Workers
A significant number of healthcare workers in public hospitals of Hadiya Zone, Central Ethiopia face sharp material injuries, which is a major occupational hazard worldwide. A recent study found that three in 10 healthcare workers experience sharp material injuries, with major causes including supervision, training, and proper disposal of sharp
Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a condition where there is an excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood, which can lead to serious health issues such as heart problems and strokes. A GP from Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor, Dr. Bhavini Shah, has shared her expertise to help demystify the term. Cholesterol is
Health care industry
The newly published patent by Harold Arkoff and Vedran Jukic describes a cutting-edge system for managing operating rooms in hospitals. This system utilizes cloud-based servers, whiteboard display devices, and mobile applications to provide real-time updates on medical facility resources and personnel. The innovative technology aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs,
Workers
Medical workers from Kazakhstan recently underwent training in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment methods in Beijing, China. The training, organized by the Xi'an TCM Brain Disease Hospital and the Kazakhstan Association of Traditional Medicine, focused on teaching participants the theoretical basis of TCM and its application in treating
Health care industry
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) has introduced three new Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes in response to the growing demand for skilled healthcare leaders worldwide. The programmes, EMBA in Health Administration, EMBA in Digital Health, and EMBA in Aged Care Management, aim to equip professionals with the knowledge and
