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Recovery in patients admitted to Kolkata's hospitals with severe viral infections is being significantly delayed due to antibiotic resistance. A significant number of patients have developed secondary bacterial infections along with viral ones, including streptococcal pneumonia, which poses a life-threatening risk if antibiotics are not effective quickly. Doctors
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Thousands of children, including those on bursaries, are struggling to find work experience at key hospitals due to NHS policies that effectively bar private-school pupils from undertaking vital NHS work experience. The policies, implemented by hospitals such as Barts, University College London Hospital, and King's College Hospital Trust,
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The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has initiated a phased inspection of private hospitals across Maharashtra to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, sparking opposition from the Indian Medical Association (IMA). The IMA has questioned the methodology and agency appointed to conduct the inspections, claiming it has created unnecessary unrest among
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The Bauchi State government has strengthened its healthcare system by reviewing the medical doctors' scheme of service and investing heavily in various health programs. The government aims to address the alarming doctor-patient ratio in the state by harmonising doctors' salaries with the federal scheme of service. Additionally, significant
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The University of Manchester has acknowledged the outstanding performance of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in providing exceptional medical training to students. The trust's commitment to delivering a top-notch learning experience has earned it a gold award, with medical students giving an average score of 4.98 out of
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Research from Xi'an Jiaotong University highlights the importance of psychological safety in maintaining the well-being, work conditions, and behavior of primary care professionals in community health centers in urban China. The study found a strong correlation between psychological safety and improved well-being, professional commitment, and adherence to clinical
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A new study on the use of artificial intelligence in medicine has shed light on physicians' attitudes and acceptance of AI in medical care. Conducted as part of the PEAK project, the study aimed to investigate physicians' perspectives on AI in medical care, revealing insights into the potential
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After being told she had just weeks to live due to her weight, Suzanne Evans, a 40-year-old mum of two, made a drastic decision to turn her life around and tackle her size. At her heaviest, Suzanne weighed over 31 stone and used a wheelchair for years due to her
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In a significant move to address the growing need for accessible healthcare in Southern Ontario, Samy's Drug Mart has opened its second location in Welland, this time in the downtown core. Located at 42 Division Street, the new Bridgeview Medical clinic is an extension of the existing Samy&
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Dr. Aaliya Yaqub, a Stanford-trained physician and wellness expert, has highlighted the utility of ChatGPT as a personal dietary assistant. In a video shared on Instagram, she demonstrated how to use the AI tool to generate precise meal orders tailored to specific nutritional goals. According to Dr. Yaqub, users can
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A new study published in the Future Healthcare Journal has shed light on the effectiveness of the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) Specialist Medicine Weekend Teaching Programme in enhancing junior doctors' confidence, skills, and overall preparedness for their roles. The voluntary ongoing programme, designed to help postgraduate doctors manage
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A survey conducted by the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) Immunocompromised Host Special Interest Group has shed light on the working environments and training of immunocompromised host (ICH) infectious diseases (IDs) clinicians in Australia and New Zealand. The survey aimed to characterise the current working environments and training of
