Tag: Healthcare
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How volunteers are transforming hospital stays, one ‘goodie’ at a time
Comfort in a difficult moment When a child ends up in hospital, the environment can feel overwhelming: unfamiliar noises, bright lights, and endless stranger voices. For four-year-old Zyan and his mother Guinevere Laurenco, the trip from GP to Canberra Hospital became a test of nerves and endurance. They arrived with little more than hope, not…
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Jess’s Rule: How a delayed brain-tumour diagnosis sparked a push for safer GP care
Overview: A life changed by a delayed diagnosis In Derby, 28-year-old Jessie Lambert’s journey from puzzling seizures to a life-saving discovery highlights a growing concern in primary care: when symptoms persist, could a second look prevent serious outcomes? Jessie’s experiences, which began with unexplained seizures in October 2023, show how misinterpretation of symptoms as mental…
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Man pays tribute as coroner finds death a medical misadventure
Overview of the case A Dublin coroner has ruled that the death of Marie O’Mahony, a 65-year-old woman from Rathfarnham, was a medical misadventure. The finding was delivered after an inquest into her death following treatment at St Vincent’s University Hospital in August 2020. The coroner clarified that the verdict does not assign fault but…
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Can a new blood test really detect ME/CFS? An expert unpacks new research
New blood test for ME/CFS: exciting but early days Researchers in the United Kingdom say they have developed a blood test that might diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) with about 96% overall accuracy. If validated in larger groups, this could be the first objective tool to support the long, often frustrating process of ME/CFS…
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Government shutdown reaches Day 9: live updates and implications
Day Nine of the Government Shutdown: What’s Happening The federal government remains shuttered as Day Nine unfolds, with no immediate path to reopening despite back-to-back votes in the Senate. The White House and lawmakers continue to trade proposals, while Cabinet members brief the public on how the lapse is affecting daily life for Americans who…
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Nova Scotia Announces Open Booking for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines
Vaccine season is underway in Nova Scotia Public Health has announced that bookings for the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are now open across Nova Scotia. Starting Thursday, residents can make appointments to get both shots, with convenient options available through family doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacies, Public Health offices, and mobile vaccination units. This seasonal push…
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Appointments Open for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines in Nova Scotia
Vaccines are now available for booking across Nova Scotia Nova Scotians can now schedule appointments to receive this season’s COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. Public Health recommends these vaccines for anyone aged six months and older, as protection against respiratory illnesses remains a priority in the upcoming season. The vaccines are designed to reduce severe illness,…
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Low Billing Rates Push GPs to Spend More Time with Patients
GPs stretched thin as time-based care clashes with patient needs Australian general practitioners are spending more time with patients, especially for mental health and complex care, while billing structures struggle to keep pace. A Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) survey highlights a growing gap between the hours GPs dedicate to patients and the rebates…
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AI risks widening the Philippine digital divide: policy actions urged
AI’s double-edged impact on the Philippines Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense promise for development, but experts warn it could widen the Philippine digital divide unless the government acts decisively. At the Philippine Institute for Development Studies’ (PIDS) 11th Annual Public Policy Conference, a diverse panel emphasized that inclusive reforms are essential as the country navigates…
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Windsor Regional Hospital Prepares for Respiratory Season
Windsor Regional Hospital Prepares for Respiratory Season As respiratory virus season approaches, Windsor Regional Hospital is outlining its plans to manage possible surges while keeping the community protected. Hospital officials report that current case numbers are low, but vigilance remains high as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) begin to appear in the region.…