Two Die Waiting for Ambulances in West Midlands Amidst Record Handover Delays
Two patients died in the West Midlands on New Year's Eve while waiting for ambulances due to lengthy hospital handover delays, highlighting a critical healthcare crisis with the region reporting the highest number of such delays in England.
Two Die Waiting for Ambulances in West Midlands Amidst Record Handover Delays
Two patients died in the West Midlands on New Year's Eve while waiting for ambulances due to lengthy hospital handover delays, highlighting a critical healthcare crisis with the region reporting the highest number of such delays in England.
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HIPAA Security Rule Updates Mandate Enhanced Documentation and Technical Safeguards
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule aim to boost ePHI cybersecurity, mandating enhanced documentation (including a technology asset inventory and 72-hour system restore plans) and stronger technical safeguards (encryption, multi-factor authentication, vu...
HIPAA Security Rule Updates Mandate Enhanced Documentation and Technical Safeguards
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule aim to boost ePHI cybersecurity, mandating enhanced documentation (including a technology asset inventory and 72-hour system restore plans) and stronger technical safeguards (encryption, multi-factor authentication, vu...
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40% Bias Score
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
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Military Mental Health Crisis: Diagnoses Up 40%, Suicides Rise
A new Defense Department report shows a 40% rise in mental health diagnoses among active-duty service members from 2019-2023, with mental health disorders accounting for 54.8% of hospital stays in 2023; military suicides also increased to 523 in 2023, up from 493 in 2022.
Military Mental Health Crisis: Diagnoses Up 40%, Suicides Rise
A new Defense Department report shows a 40% rise in mental health diagnoses among active-duty service members from 2019-2023, with mental health disorders accounting for 54.8% of hospital stays in 2023; military suicides also increased to 523 in 2023, up from 493 in 2022.
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FDA Proposes New Guidance to Address Pulse Oximeter Bias
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidance on Monday for manufacturers of pulse oximeters to address inaccuracies in readings for people with darker skin tones, recommending diverse clinical testing and prominent warnings on devices' instructions.
FDA Proposes New Guidance to Address Pulse Oximeter Bias
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidance on Monday for manufacturers of pulse oximeters to address inaccuracies in readings for people with darker skin tones, recommending diverse clinical testing and prominent warnings on devices' instructions.
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First U.S. Avian Flu Death Prompts Emergency Response and Increased Preparedness
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from avian flu, a man over 65 who contracted the H5N1 virus after contact with dead birds; this prompted a California state of emergency declaration despite assurances of low population risk, but the situation highlights the need for increased preparedness mea...
First U.S. Avian Flu Death Prompts Emergency Response and Increased Preparedness
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from avian flu, a man over 65 who contracted the H5N1 virus after contact with dead birds; this prompted a California state of emergency declaration despite assurances of low population risk, but the situation highlights the need for increased preparedness mea...
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HMPV Surge in China Raises Concerns Five Years After COVID-19 Pandemic
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is causing concern, particularly among children under 14, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic; the virus has also spread to India, with symptoms similar to influenza.
HMPV Surge in China Raises Concerns Five Years After COVID-19 Pandemic
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is causing concern, particularly among children under 14, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic; the virus has also spread to India, with symptoms similar to influenza.
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Israeli Hospitals Overwhelmed by Severe Overcrowding Amidst Respiratory Illness Surge
Israel's hospitals are severely overcrowded, with internal medicine departments and emergency rooms exceeding capacity due to a surge in respiratory illnesses and staff shortages, forcing patients into hallways and cafeterias, while the peak of the illness season is yet to come.
Israeli Hospitals Overwhelmed by Severe Overcrowding Amidst Respiratory Illness Surge
Israel's hospitals are severely overcrowded, with internal medicine departments and emergency rooms exceeding capacity due to a surge in respiratory illnesses and staff shortages, forcing patients into hallways and cafeterias, while the peak of the illness season is yet to come.
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First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
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First U.S. Bird Flu Death Underscores Pandemic Risk
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions exposed to a backyard flock and wild birds in Louisiana; 67 cases have been reported in the U.S. in the last 10 months, and the virus has mutated.
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Underscores Pandemic Risk
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions exposed to a backyard flock and wild birds in Louisiana; 67 cases have been reported in the U.S. in the last 10 months, and the virus has mutated.
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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet Kills 53
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan Plateau near Nepal on Tuesday, killing at least 53 people, injuring 62, damaging over 1,000 houses in Tingri county, and causing tremors felt in Nepal and parts of northern India; rescue efforts are underway.
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet Kills 53
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan Plateau near Nepal on Tuesday, killing at least 53 people, injuring 62, damaging over 1,000 houses in Tingri county, and causing tremors felt in Nepal and parts of northern India; rescue efforts are underway.
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Secondary Breast Cancer: Improved Treatments Offer Hope, but Early Detection Remains Crucial
Two women, Hannah Gardner and Natalie Gibbs, share their experiences with secondary breast cancer, highlighting the often-unclear symptoms, delayed diagnoses, and recent advancements in treatment that are extending survival rates and changing the approach to managing this stage of cancer.
Secondary Breast Cancer: Improved Treatments Offer Hope, but Early Detection Remains Crucial
Two women, Hannah Gardner and Natalie Gibbs, share their experiences with secondary breast cancer, highlighting the often-unclear symptoms, delayed diagnoses, and recent advancements in treatment that are extending survival rates and changing the approach to managing this stage of cancer.
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44% Bias Score