An estimated 800 women die every day across the world as a result of pregnancy-related complications. Most deaths (95%) occur in low- and middle-income countries. Two-thirds are in sub-Saharan Africa. For every woman who ...
Aug 30, 2024
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A small team of psychologists and public health specialists from the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Old Dominion University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison has found via analysis of data ...
Cleaning shared medical equipment at least once a day—even with a disinfectant wipe—can significantly reduce infections in hospitals and possibly save lives, new research shows.
Aug 16, 2024
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Since the United Arab Emirates witnessed its heaviest recorded rainfall ever three months ago, the desert nation has issued a multitude of warnings about dengue which, activists say, has surged and struck hardest among the ...
Jul 24, 2024
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When health care workers have higher levels of empathy and compassion, it improves the quality of patient care and decreases the likelihood of practitioner burnout.
Jul 17, 2024
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A humorous remark at just the right time can go a long way. Benevolent humor helps medical assistants (MAs) cope positively with their stressful working day, according to a new study published in BMC Primary Care by the Martin ...
Jun 3, 2024
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, a time filled with uncertainty and fear, ethnically minoritised NHS staff have not only had to contend with the virus but also a workplace fraught with inequalities.
Apr 4, 2024
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Noma is a rapidly progressing and often deadly gangrenous infection of the face. Horrifically, it mainly affects very young children living in extreme poverty. Despite this, few know of Noma's existence.
Apr 3, 2024
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A study in the International Journal of Computational Systems Engineering has introduced a new approach to identifying depression through the analysis of online comments, particularly on social media platforms, including ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Home-test kits and mobile labs for detecting a tumor in tissue near the uterus are improving health care in remote or marginalized communities.
Mar 1, 2024
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