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Medical doctors employed by the Lagos State Government have commenced a three-day warning strike in response to alleged salary deductions, sparking concerns about the impact on healthcare services in the state. The strike, announced by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, began on Monday, July 28, and
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As the crisis of shortage of doctors in rural areas continues to plague India, Madhya Pradesh Health and Medical Education Minister Narendra Shivaji Patel has announced the government's commitment to bridging the gap by constructing medical colleges in every district. The initiative aims to increase the number of
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Resident doctors at Patna's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) went on an indefinite strike on Friday, affecting patient care and hospital services, following an alleged incident of misbehaviour, intimidation, and assault involving Chetan Anand, RJD MLA from Sheohar, his wife Dr Ayushi Singh, and their security
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Losing insurance coverage will lead to numerous preventable deaths, delayed care, and financial burdens for millions of Americans. The Congressional Budget Office forecasts that 10 million people will lose coverage by 2034, thanks to the recently signed tax and spending bill. A natural experiment nearly two decades ago provides a
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James D. Thomas, MD, has been elected as the newly President of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). Dr. Thomas is a practicing emergency physician and has been an oral examiner for over 20 years. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his
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Noted medical oncologist and hematologist Dr. Nikhita Kathuria-Prakash has joined Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute's statewide practice, bringing with her a commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, and medical education. As an assistant managing physician notes, Dr. Kathuria-Prakash's dedication to improving oncology care delivery
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and the American College of Physicians (ACP) is urging adults to get all recommended immunizations to protect against preventable diseases like influenza, RSV, pneumonia, and COVID-19. Despite vaccination being safe and effective, vaccination rates are falling, with only 44.9% of U.S. adults
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Sydnye Shuttleworth, a student in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, has been awarded a highly competitive fellowship award for aspiring physician-scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute (NCI). This prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) is a
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As Idaho advocates for reproductive freedom and access to abortion procedures in emergency situations, a new study confirms that the state has lost a significant number of practicing obstetricians since the implementation of its abortion ban in 2022. The study, published in the JAMA Network Open, found that Idaho lost
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The West Bengal high court on Wednesday validated its jurisdiction to hear petitions from three junior doctors who challenged their postings by the state health department. The doctors, who had led protests last year, alleged that the postings were vindictive and that they were unable to choose institutions based on
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Facing systemic cruelty, Maharashtra's 5,000-strong Senior Resident Doctor Association (MSRDA) has served an ultimatum to the state government and Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) demanding regular stipend disbursement, equal pay for equal work, and a clear leave policy. The association's demands come as
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Cancer patients have had their operations cancelled this week due to the doctors' strike, despite hospitals attempting to maintain planned care. The revelation comes as NHS England chief Sir Jim Mackey claimed that the British Medical Association (BMA) had demanded "extortionate pay rates" for striking doctors to
