Tag: Healthcare
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New Workout Friends in the Post-COVID Aftermath
New Sportmates in the Post-COVID Aftermath My heart and blood vessels have become the fragile frontiers of aging. For more than three years a coronary angiography showed my arterioles letting through less blood than normal and that the peripheral resistance in the heart’s vascular tree was high. Lisbeth, 87, has traded her once-fierce long runs…
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Post-Covid: New sport mates and lingering symptoms today
Post-Covid and the new everyday heroes Three years into the pandemic, my heart and vascular health are no longer the only limits. A coronary angiogram showed my arterioles letting through less blood than normal, and peripheral resistance in the heart’s vascular tree was high. I’ve had to reinvent my life around what my body can…
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Measles in Alberta: Infant Death Highlights Outbreak
Tragic Update: An Infant’s Death Linked to Measles in Alberta A premature baby in Alberta has died from measles, a sobering reminder of the risks posed by outbreaks even in regions with ongoing vaccination campaigns. As authorities investigate the case, the province publicizes the broader measles situation and reinforces measures aimed at protecting vulnerable populations,…
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Breast Cancer in Portugal: 45-year Screening and Current Realities
The current reality of breast cancer in Portugal Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Portugal. On average, 13 new cases are diagnosed every day, and four women die from the disease daily. These figures reveal not only the scale of the challenge but also the urgent need to invest in prevention,…
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Flu Shot Rollout Begins as Doctors Urge Vaccination for At-Risk
Flu shot rollout underway across parts of Canada As the respiratory virus season sets in, health authorities say flu and COVID-19 vaccines are already available in several provinces this week. Doctors are urging Canadians, especially those at highest risk, to get vaccinated now to reduce illness, protect hospital capacity, and safeguard loved ones. Who should…
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Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve praise
Introduction: A patient’s perspective Paula Hynes writes about the people who keep our overworked health system moving, highlighting not just the challenges but the care that shines through. After a noticeable weight loss, she visited her GP, who took samples and, mindful of her late mother’s medical history, referred her to a consultant, Dr Moran.…
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Healing More Than the Heart: Stephanie MacAlpine’s Journey Today
Diagnosed young, living with a genetic heart disease Stephanie MacAlpine knows what it’s like to live with a heart that’s failing. Diagnosed with a genetic heart disease at just two years old, she battled symptoms for decades. From irregular heartbeats to shortness of breath and fatigue, daily life required constant awareness—medication reminders, clinic visits, and…
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In Gaza, Humanitarian Workers Blocked by Israeli Bureaucracy Struggle to Reach Patients
In Gaza, around 100 humanitarian workers—social workers, nurses, and physiotherapists wearing blue vests—move daily between clinics and outreach sites to deliver essential care. Yet their mission is repeatedly slowed by Israeli bureaucratic procedures that govern movement, permits, and cross-border access. The slow pace of approvals can stretch hours into days, and days into weeks, interrupting…
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AP PHC Doctors Strike: Health Services Halt Across Andhra Pradesh
What’s happening now? From today, doctors affiliated with the AP Public Health Centre (PHC) Doctors Association have decided to halt outpatient department (OPD) services across primary health centers in Andhra Pradesh. District centers are expected to feel the impact first, with protests potentially intensifying in various towns. Officials indicate that a larger demonstration is planned…
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Nose cancer journey in Singapore: A man’s battle and hope
What is nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC)? Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is a malignancy that develops in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. It can present with nosebleeds, a painless lump in the neck, hearing loss, and sometimes facial discomfort. In Singapore, NPC remains one of the more frequently diagnosed cancers, with roughly…