Health informatics
It's hunting season: Keep safety in your sights
Hunting season has begun in many parts of the United States, with millions of Americans heading into the woods in hopes of bagging a big buck.
Dec 5, 2023
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Vaccination
California seizes control over struggling vaccine delivery
California is changing up the way it is delivering coronavirus vaccines, moving to a more centralized system that is expected to streamline appointment sign-up, notification, and eligibility for nearly 40 million residents ...
Jan 26, 2021
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Health
Parents, coaches: Help young athletes avoid summer heat hazards
Another broiling summer looms, along with another season of kids' summer sports.
Apr 22, 2024
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Health
CPR willingness grows in the US, but the need to act remains
More Americans than ever now say they are willing to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of an emergency, according to newly released survey data from the American Heart Association. Thanks in part to ...
Jun 3, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Naples primed for new virus curbs as hospitals overwhelmed
The southern Italian city of Naples was braced Friday for further coronavirus restrictions as hospitals risked becoming overwhelmed by new cases, with medics forced to treat patients in their cars.
Nov 13, 2020
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Health
What is a virtual emergency department? And when should you 'visit' one?
For many Australians the emergency department (ED) is the physical and emblematic front door to accessing urgent health-care services.
May 24, 2024
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Health
Don't count on strangers in medical emergencies, especially if you're African-American
In the first study of its kind, Cornell sociologists have found that people who have a medical emergency in a public place can't necessarily rely on the kindness of strangers. Only 2.5 percent of people, or 1 in 39, got help ...
Apr 14, 2016
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Medical economics
Health care spending growth projected to outpace GDP to 2032
Health care spending growth is projected to outpace that of the gross domestic product (GDP) during the coming decade, according to a study published online June 12 in Health Affairs.
Jun 14, 2024
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Health
Clinics not bogged down by red tape can ease health cost burdens
Health clinics that can provide primary care for low-income patients may ease the financial burden on both hospitals and insurance companies while improving patient health, researchers have concluded.
Apr 22, 2014
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