Tag #Healthcare

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Unlicensed Pediatrician Charged After Child's Death in Kabardino-Balkaria

A pediatrician in Kabardino-Balkaria, while on maternity leave, illegally practiced medicine, resulting in the death of a two-year-old patient in September 2024 due to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. This led to charges under article 109 part 2 of the Russian Federation's Criminal Code.

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Dutch Government Halts Plan to Shorten Dentistry Program

The Dutch government has abandoned plans to shorten the dentistry program from six to five years due to concerns about educational quality and the delayed impact on increasing the number of dentists, opting instead for a more gradual increase in study places to address a growing dentist shortage.

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Germany's Nursing Home Shortage: A Systemic Crisis in Elder Care

Due to a critical shortage of nursing home spaces in Germany, a 76-year-old man remained hospitalized for four months after his recovery, highlighting the strain on the healthcare system and the struggle faced by families in securing adequate care for severely ill elderly individuals.

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VA Ends Hormone Therapy for Most Transgender Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Monday that it will no longer provide hormone therapy to transgender veterans unless they were already receiving it, citing a presidential executive order and aiming to redirect funds to other veteran services; this impacts an estimated 9,100 veteran...

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Gender Equality
dailymail.co.uk
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Teenager Dies After Undiagnosed Asthma Attack at Royal Free Hospital

16-year-old Billie Wicks died after being discharged from Royal Free Hospital in London following an undiagnosed asthma attack; a coroner's report criticized understaffing, inadequate observations, and the 'safety netting' approach, highlighting systemic issues and calling for action to prevent futu...

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Shanghai Begins Construction on National-Level Emergency Medical Center

Shanghai broke ground on Monday on a new national-level emergency medical center at Ruijin Hospital, designed to integrate air, land, and sea resources for emergency response and slated for completion by June 2028.

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New Brunswick Cancels Costly Nursing Contract, Grants Itself Immunity

The New Brunswick government cancelled a $306.70/hour nursing contract with Canadian Health Labs (CHL) due to a $100 million deficit caused by the contract; Bill 7 protects the province from lawsuits.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Only 10% of Back Pain Treatments Effective, Study Finds

A study of 301 trials revealed that only 10% of common non-surgical back pain treatments are efficacious, providing only small pain reductions compared to placebos; researchers call for more high-quality studies to reduce uncertainty.

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California Faces $6.2 Billion Medi-Cal Deficit

California Governor Gavin Newsom requested an additional $2.8 billion loan to address a $6.2 billion deficit in the state's Medicaid program, exceeding initial projections due to higher enrollment and pharmaceutical costs, impacting all Californians but particularly debated due to coverage for 1.6 m...

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MassDOT and Arrive AI's Successful Drone Delivery Case Study in Lynn, MA

Arrive AI and MassDOT successfully completed a drone delivery case study in Lynn, MA, between August and October 2024, delivering medical supplies to assess the future use of drones for home healthcare and emergency medical response, aiming to reduce road congestion and package theft.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nrc.nl
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Dutch Doctors Fight Online Health Misinformation with TikTok Videos

Dutch doctors are combating online health misinformation by creating TikTok videos to counteract false claims about iron deficiency, eczema treatment, and other medical issues, impacting millions and reaching diverse age groups.

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Andalusian Health Service Contracts Under Investigation for Irregularities

A judge in Cádiz is investigating €458 million in Andalusian Health Service contracts from 2021, alleged to have been illegally fractioned; the regional government, claiming legal compliance, has joined the case as a victim.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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