Category Archives: Healthcare

31Oct/24

Regional and Global Experts Convene in Accra, Ghana to Update Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa

October 31, 2024HealthcareAccra, American Cancer Society, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Ghana, Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, NCCN, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvaniaadmin

International oncology experts are gathering in Accra, Ghana for a series of meetings beginning today, to update cancer treatment recommendations in the NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa. This is the latest event from a longstanding collaboration between the African Cancer Coalition (ACC), American Cancer Society (ACS), and National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) that collectively form the group Allied Against Cancer. Together, the organizations are focused on providing context-appropriate, evidence-based cancer care strategies that address the unique challenges faced across the region. Continue reading

21Oct/24

This Year Marks a Decade of Chicago as the Rattiest City in America

October 21, 2024HealthcareChicago, Dominance hierarchy, Orkin, Rodent, Windy Cityadmin

For the tenth straight year, Chicago has secured the top spot on Orkin’s Top 50 Rattiest Cities List, maintaining its reign since the list’s inception. This decade-long dominance highlights the city’s ongoing battle with rodents, as well as the efforts taken to treat their presence, which has been driven largely by the Windy City’s infrastructure and environment. Continue reading

22Sep/24

Voters Reveal Their Healthcare Priorities for the Next President in New eHealth Report

September 22, 2024HealthcareAffordable Care Act, AUSTIN, EHealth, eHealth Inc., EHealthInsurance, Fran Soistman, Health care prices in the United States, Health care reform, Health economics, High-deductible health plan, Internal Revenue Code, Internal Revenue Service, Presidency of Barack Obama, Single-payer healthcareadmin

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the presidential election less than two months away, new research published today by eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) (eHealth.com), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, shows that Republicans and Democrats are united in their growing alarm at the rising cost of healthcare and are looking to the next president to address it. Continue reading →

10Sep/24

XRP Healthcare Enters the Limitless World of AI

September 10, 2024HealthcareArtificial intelligence, Chatbots, Cybernetics, Instant messaging, Natural language parsingadmin

XRP Healthcare is taking bold steps to become a leader in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain within the healthcare industry. At the heart of this transformation is the launch of the company’s groundbreaking XRPH AI Chatbot, designed to provide personalized, region-specific healthcare advice. This AI-powered platform is available on XRP Healthcare’s newly launched websites XRPH.ai home to the chatbot, and XRPHealthcare.ai where it can also be accessed from its home page. Continue reading

02Sep/24

Light Up Your Rings in Outdoor Cardio Party with Pamela Reif

September 2, 2024HealthcareCardio, Fashion, Huawei, Pamela Reifadmin

As part of the second European leg of the “Light Up Your Rings campaign”, Huawei today held an unforgettable outdoor cardio party, with globally renowned fashion and fitness influencer Pamela Reif leading the challenge. Continue reading

20May/24

The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry

May 20, 2024HealthcareBlood, Blood-borne disease, Contaminated blood scandal in the United Kingdom, Contaminated haemophilia blood products, Haemophilia, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS in the United Kingdom, Penrose Inquiry, R (March) v Secretary of State for Health, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

May 20, 2024 /Health/ — p class=”first-token” data-sourcepos=”1:1-1:23″>The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry is not available yet, though there have been two interim reports published (https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/). Continue reading →

09May/24

Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer?

May 9, 2024HealthcareAndrology, Androstanes, Australia, Creative Commons, Daniel Kelly, Delayed ejaculation, Ejaculation, GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, Mammal male reproductive system, Masturbation, Men's health, Orgasm, Penis, Prostate, Prostate-specific antigen, Retrograde ejaculation, Semen, SHUTTERSTOCK, testosterone, United Kingdomadmin

Daniel Kelly, Sheffield Hallam University

In terms of men’s health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It’s the second most diagnosed cancer in men globally – closely followed by lung cancer. And it’s the most common cancer in men in the UK.

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25Apr/24

Menopause Impacts More Than Half the Workforce, but Menopausal Support in the Workplace Is Critically Lacking: New Insights From McLean & Company

April 25, 2024HealthcareDevelopmental stages, Menopause, Menopause in the workplace, Middle age, Women's health, Women's mental health, Workplaceadmin

As the conversation surrounding menopause in the workplace continues to gain traction, many organizations still lack critical support systems to ensure employees who are experiencing menopause have the resources they need to succeed. Continue reading

17Apr/24

Americans favor quality over quantity in pursuit of longevity

April 17, 2024HealthcareActuarial science, Demographic economics, Demography, Life expectancy, Longevity, Population, Senescence, United Statesadmin

Americans overwhelmingly say that when they think about longevity, it’s more than just living longer—it’s about living their healthiest, best lives. While most want to live to 90—well past the average U.S. life expectancy of 77.5 years—nearly two-thirds (66%) would choose a shorter, healthier life over a longer one with health issues. Continue reading

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