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NHS needs bold solutions to survive, says leading psychiatrist

Whether it's setting up a Bank of England-type body to run it or fining patients for missing appointments, healthcare leaders, policymakers and practitioners past and present have a wealth of ideas about how they would change the NHS for the better.

28 Jul 2023

University Hospitals receives multiple stroke care awards

University Hospitals (UH) has received numerous American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines - Stroke achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following the latest, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

28 Jul 2023

University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

What characteristics of a neighborhood contribute to the health of its residents – or reduce it?

28 Jul 2023

Climate change-driven extreme weather events impacting HIV control in Asia Pacific

Climate change-driven extreme weather events, sea level rise, changes in temperature, and air and water pollution are impacting control of HIV in the Asia Pacific region, a science gathering heard.

28 Jul 2023

Government unveils a £600 million package to help with recruitment in social care

The government has today unveiled a £600 million package to help with recruitment and retention in social care. The fund will support the social care workforce and boost capacity in social care, in turn supporting the NHS ahead of winter and through into next year.

28 Jul 2023

Texan activists thirst for a national heat standard to protect outdoor workers

Construction workers, airport baggage handlers, letter carriers, and other outdoor workers — many of whom traveled to Washington, D.C., from Texas — gathered at the steps of the Capitol on Tuesday.

28 Jul 2023

In Wisconsin, women’s health care is constricted by an 1849 law. These doctors are aghast.

The three women sitting around a table at a busy lunch spot share a grim camaraderie. It's been more than a year since an 1849 law came back into force to criminalize abortion in Wisconsin.

28 Jul 2023

His anesthesia provider billed medicare late. He got sent to collections for the $3,000 tab.

Thomas Greene had been experiencing pain in his right leg, a complication from diabetes, when doctors recommended a procedure to increase blood flow to the limb.

28 Jul 2023

Expert warns of the increasing risks of European holidays

As the UKHSA issues new essential health guidance for travellers going abroad, a leading testing expert warns of the increasing risks of European holidays.

28 Jul 2023

New $39 million government funding to improve access to HIV treatment

People without Medicare can now access government-funded HIV treatment, after a $39 million investment from the federal government.

28 Jul 2023

Study: 7 saw palmetto products effective in addressing urinary tract symptoms

A new study published in the Journal of Urology Open Plus reveals that 7 saw palmetto products met the identity and potency standards to effectively address urinary tract symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.

28 Jul 2023

Study: Race not an independent predictor of unplanned hospitalization after breast reconstruction

Race/ethnicity is not an independent predictor of hospital readmission in patients undergoing breast reconstruction surgery, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

27 Jul 2023

Study investigates public perceptions of administrative barriers affecting health insurance access

During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments changed rules and procedures related to Medicaid enrollment.

27 Jul 2023

New analysis identifies factors that influence plastic surgery patients' Yelp reviews

How many stars would you give your plastic surgeon? An analysis of Yelp reviews identifies a wide range of surgeon-and practice-related factors that influence whether plastic surgery patients leave positive or negative reviews, reports the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

27 Jul 2023

Supportive managers key to reducing use of physical restraints in nursing homes

A new Cochrane review finds that the use of physical restraints on care home residents can be reduced without increasing the risk of falls, when frontline care staff are empowered by supportive managers.

27 Jul 2023

Bankrupt California hospital receives lifeline from Adventist, report says

Bankrupt Madera Community Hospital has received a last-minute lifeline from the hospital chain Adventist Health, which reached a preliminary agreement to take over the shuttered hospital and save it from liquidation, The Fresno Bee reported July 27.

27 Jul 2023

Long-term commitment to MIND diet needed for reaping brain health benefits

New research shows the importance of long-term commitment to the MIND diet for reaping the greatest benefit to brain health.

27 Jul 2023

Nursing Work Index translations could help improve quality and safety of care worldwide

Two decades ago, the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index was published to measure the nursing practice environment.

27 Jul 2023

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Another try for mental health ‘parity’

The Biden administration continued a bipartisan, decades-long effort to ensure that health insurance treats mental illnesses the same as other ailments, with a new set of regulations aimed at ensuring that services are actually available without years-long waits or excessive out-of-pocket costs.

27 Jul 2023

Researchers study the impact of teleneurology program on timeliness of access to neurological care

Accessing neurologic care often presents physical, geographical and financial challenges to patients, many of whom face chronic and disabling conditions.

27 Jul 2023

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NHS needs bold solutions to survive, says leading psychiatrist

University Hospitals receives multiple stroke care awards

University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

Climate change-driven extreme weather events impacting HIV control in Asia Pacific

Government unveils a £600 million package to help with recruitment in social care

Texan activists thirst for a national heat standard to protect outdoor workers

In Wisconsin, women’s health care is constricted by an 1849 law. These doctors are aghast.

His anesthesia provider billed medicare late. He got sent to collections for the $3,000 tab.

Expert warns of the increasing risks of European holidays

New $39 million government funding to improve access to HIV treatment

Study: 7 saw palmetto products effective in addressing urinary tract symptoms

Study: Race not an independent predictor of unplanned hospitalization after breast reconstruction

Study investigates public perceptions of administrative barriers affecting health insurance access

New analysis identifies factors that influence plastic surgery patients' Yelp reviews

Supportive managers key to reducing use of physical restraints in nursing homes

Bankrupt California hospital receives lifeline from Adventist, report says

Long-term commitment to MIND diet needed for reaping brain health benefits

Nursing Work Index translations could help improve quality and safety of care worldwide

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Another try for mental health ‘parity’

Researchers study the impact of teleneurology program on timeliness of access to neurological care

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