Category Archives: Healthcare

26Jun/23

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day

June 26, 2023HealthcareDrug control law, Drug policy, Illicit drug use in Australia, India, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Journey, Prohibition of drugs, Substance abuse, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimeadmin

26 June 2023 /Healthcare/ — The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is an annual observance held on 26 June to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. The day is also an occasion to reaffirm the commitment of the international community to the goal of a drug-free world.

In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the need to address the stigma and discrimination that people who use drugs face. This is reflected in the theme of World Drug Day 2023, which is “People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention.” Continue reading →

12May/23

Learn about loneliness and what can be done to solve the loneliness epidemic

May 12, 2023HealthcareArticles, Emotions, Human behavior, Humans, Loneliness, Mental health, New York, Philosophy of love, United States, Volunteeringadmin

NEW YORK, May 12, 2023 /Healthcare/ — Loneliness is a growing problem in the United States. In fact, the Surgeon General has called it an epidemic. Loneliness can have a negative impact on our physical and mental health, and it can even shorten our lifespan.

There are many things we can do to learn about loneliness and what we can do to solve the epidemic. Here are a few ideas: Continue reading →

04May/23

Tiredness of life: the growing phenomenon in western society

May 4, 2023HealthcareAmerican films, Assisted suicide, Atul Gawande, Creative Commons, Els van Wijngaarden, Feeling, Films, Helena Larsson, Japan, Netherlands, Pain, Philip Roth, Rise: Blood Hunter, Sam Carr, SHUTTERSTOCK, Suffering, Sweden, United Statesadmin

Sam Carr, University of Bath

Molly was 88 years old and in good health. She had outlived two husbands, her siblings, most of her friends and her only son.

“I don’t have any meaningful relationships left, dear,” she told me. “They’ve all died. And you know what? Underneath it all, I want to leave this world too.” Leaning a little closer, as though she was telling me a secret, she continued:

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30Apr/23

Combating systematic biases, prejudice in medical care

April 30, 2023HealthcareAgeism, Articles, Bias, Determinants of health, Discrimination, Health, Health care, Health equity, Implicit stereotype, Sexism in medicine, Stereotypesadmin

April 30, 2023 /Health/ — The uncomfortable truth: Race, gender, sexual orientation, age, body size, income, and other cultural factors have a significant bearing on whether you will be diagnosed and treated correctly. The history of systematic biases, prejudice in medical care can no longer be overlooked. The good news is regardless of whether you are a patient, healthcare provider, or administrator, there are steps you can take today to combat medical bias.

Medical bias is a serious problem that can have a devastating impact on patients. It can lead to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and even death. There are a number of factors that can contribute to medical bias, including: Continue reading →

29Apr/23

PocDoc expands across Community Pharmacy, powering digital Health Checks

April 29, 2023Healthcareadmin

PocDoc, the Cambridge-based digital health platform today announces it has launched in 4 major community pharmacy chains across the UK, giving it access to over 300 locations nationwide.

In addition to Dears Pharmacy in Scotland, PocDoc is now partnered with Knights Pharmacy Group, Weldricks Pharmacy Group, Greenlight Pharmacy Group and Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy. Continue reading

27Apr/23

XRP Healthcare Africa partners with The Burnratty Investment Group creating a “Dream Team” to reform the multi-billion-dollar African healthcare sector

April 27, 2023HealthcareBurnratty Investment Groupadmin

XRP Healthcare Africa has announced a new partnership with The Burnratty Investment Group to revolutionize the African healthcare sector, by joining forces and working in unison with a focus on Africa. The collaboration will consolidate the highly fragmented African healthcare market by pursuing mergers and acquisitions of small and medium-sized private healthcare businesses that align with its strategic vision in Uganda East Africa, being its first point of interest. Continue reading

26Apr/23

Oral sex is now the leading risk factor for throat cancer

April 26, 2023HealthcareAustralia, Cancer, Cervical cancer, Creative Commons, Gynaecological cancer, Head and neck cancer, Hisham Mehanna, HPV vaccine, Human papillomavirus infection, Infectious causes of cancer, Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology, Papillomavirus, RTT, United Kingdom, United States, Virusesadmin

Hisham Mehanna, University of Birmingham

Over the past two decades, there has been a rapid increase in throat cancer in the west, to the extent that some have called it an epidemic. This has been due to a large rise in a specific type of throat cancer called oropharyngeal cancer (the area of the tonsils and back of the throat). The main cause of this cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV), which are also the main cause of cancer of the cervix. Oropharyngeal cancer has now become more common than cervical cancer in the US and the UK.

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17Apr/23

Why are so many COVID19 vaccinated people getting shingles?

April 17, 2023HealthcareAnimal diseases, Chickenpox, RTT, Shingles, Vaccine, Varicella vaccine, Varicella zoster virus, Viral diseases, Virology, Virus, Zoster vaccineadmin

April 17, 2023 /Healthcare/ — There is no evidence that the COVID-19 vaccine causes shingles. However, there is some evidence that the COVID-19 vaccine may trigger shingles in people who are already at risk for the condition. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once a person has had chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body. It can reactivate later in life, causing shingles.

There are a number of factors that can increase the risk of shingles, including: Continue reading →

16Apr/23

Monteloeder by Suanfarma: New Clinical Study Finds Powerful Anti-Aging Benefits in Four-Botanical Blend

April 16, 2023Healthcareadmin

A new clinical study supports powerful anti-aging skin benefits of Eternalyoung®, a blend of four botanical ingredients from Monteloeder, S. L., a subsidiary of Suanfarma. Eternalyoung is the result of extensive research and contains several polyphenols that work synergistically to provide anti-aging benefits for the skin. Continue reading

14Apr/23

Medaica Announces Free Telehealth Stethoscope for Rural and Underserved Patients

April 14, 2023HealthcareArticles, Assistive technology, Food and Drug Administration, Health, Health informatics, Stethoscope, Technology, Telehealth, u.s. food and drug administrationadmin

Medaica, a digital health company extending the capability of home diagnostics, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared1 Medaica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope (M1) will be free of charge, starting with qualifying strategic partners supporting rural or underserved patients with chronic heart and/or lung conditions. Continue reading

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