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Three-Step Plan for Fair Healthcare Access in Crises

Three crucial actions have been suggested by global health authorities to reform regulations and ensure fair distribution of medical supplies during emergencies (!--ref1--).




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Emergency Care Delay Linked to Higher Mortality in Hip Fracture Cases

Waiting more than 4 hours in emergency care for treatment is linked to increased risks of death and a longer hospital stay for hip fracture patients,




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Delays in Care for Pediatric Trauma Patients Brought in by Parents

Children with severe injuries brought to an emergency department by their parents or caregivers often experience longer wait times than those who arrive




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Healthcare Politics: Modi Slams Delhi and Bengal Government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Delhi and West Bengal governments for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. The




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AstraZeneca Collaborates With Wallenberg for Developing Secretome Therapeutics

London-Based drug firm, AstraZeneca has entered into a new field of developing drugs using proteins secreted by the cells called as "Secretome". It has




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California-Based Company to Roll Out World's First Stem Cell Therapy On Parkinson's Disease

A California-based company has received approval for trying out the world's first stem therapy on patients affected with mild to severe Parkinson's disease.




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USFDA Lifts Clinical Hold On Three Cancer Drugs of Advaxis

Advaxis has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted the clinical hold on IND applications of its three drugs. Advaxis is




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FDA Approves AstraZeneca's Drug to Treat Hyperuricemia Associated With Gout

Zurampic (lesinurad), a drug to treat high levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia) associated with gout, has been approved by the US Food and




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Genome Sequencing Company Plans to Develop Liquid Biopsy for Cancer Detection

As many companies are trying to develop liquid biopsy for diagnosing and preventing cancer development, the San Diego-based genome sequencing company Illumina has also joined this group.




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US Drug Company Recalls Children's Cough Syrup in Fear of Overdose

A US pharmaceutical company has recalled its two products due to concerns regarding incorrect markings on the dosage cups.Perrigo Company is voluntarily




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FDA Offers Full Approval for Amgen's Blood Cancer Drug 'Krypolis'

The US food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved Amgen's supplemental new drug application for Kyprolis in combination with dexamethasone




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Effects of Trans-Pacific Partnership on Pharmaceutical World

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a multi-national trade agreement now being considered by 12 countries. The ramifications of major components of




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Lumbar Liquidators Flooring Pose Risk of Cancer: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report states that some types of laminate flooring made by the company, Lumber Liquidators




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Blue Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Contamination

Austin-based food store Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling cheese products due to possible listeria contamination. The recalled cheese products




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Pharmaceutical Company Pfizer Stops Selling Corex in India

Pharmaceutical company Pfizer has stopped making and selling cough syrup Corex in India with immediate effect after the government prohibited fixed dose




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Novartis Launches Scapho Drug for the Treatment of Psoriasis

Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company, Novartis has launched the drug, Scapho for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in India. Psoriasis is a severe,




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Biosimilar Bevacizumab for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Launched in India

One of the generic Indian pharmaceutical companies, Hetero Drugs has launched a biosimilar for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in India.




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Food Hero Campaign Improves Eating Pattern Through Social Marketing

The Food Hero social marketing campaign was launched to promote healthy eating in low income families. It is an effective way to help low-income families




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Manufacturers of Medical Devices to Meet Risk Proportionate Regulatory Requirements

The Health Ministry has notified the Medical Devices Rule, 2017 in which manufacturers of medical devices will be required to meet risk proportionate regulatory requirements.




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Identity Concealment at Workplace can Have Negative Effects

You could damage your career and reduce your sense of belonging in the workplace, if you hide your true self at work. University of Exeter researchers




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Small Company Employees Less Likely to Get Screened for Cancer

Small time business employees can be less likely to get screened for cancers when compared to big companies with over 500 employees found a new study published in i Preventive Medicine/i journal.




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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Second Cause of Work Absenteeism in India

Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have been experienced by nearly 5-10% of the participating population. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation




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How is Medicaid Expansion Boosting Employment in People With Disabilities?

Individuals with disabilities were more likely to be employed in Medicaid expansion states compared to other states who have not expanded their Medicaid policy, finds a new study.




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Back Pain Among Truck Drivers: Can Anything be Done?

Back pain shouldn't come with truck driving; it can now be alleviated if large Canadian carriers adopt certain programs that take a holistic approach




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Recent Improvements In Pharmaceutical Sector

AI and big data/analytics are identified by healthcare industry professionals as the top technologies that will transform pharmaceutical drug discovery




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Explicit Instruction can Help Children Learn to Read

Explicit instruction ensures that all students in school get an opportunity to develop strong reading skills, reveals a new study. The ability to




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Mental Health Awareness is Key at Educational Institutes

One in seven children were found to be at risk of mental health issues during the pandemic-induced restrictions. Adolescence is an important time in




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Recognize Every Miscarriage as a Bereavement: UK Government

Miscarriage should be recognized as a bereavement, and not as an illness, during the first 6 months of pregnancy, argues psychiatrist Nathan Hodson in




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Next Generation Needs to Be Educated on Food Choices

Educating the next generation on food choices is a necessity, said Dr.Bharati Pravin Pawar, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.




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New Program on Healthcare Management

An executive program in healthcare management launched by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) in collaboration with Apollo Medskills aims




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TikTok Provides Misinformation on Sexual Education to Adolescents

Teenagers and young adults rely on TikTok for information. However, a new study reveals that TikTok provides misinformation on sexual education. The




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Vietnam is the New International Destination for Medical Training

In the last few days of May, many students from India, Honduras, Nigeria, and other countries, came to Vietnam to be admitted to the Medical Major of Hong Bang International University (HIU).




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New Courses at State-run Healthcare Institutes Introduced

New medical courses in state-run healthcare and medical institutes to give a push to enhance the professional skills of nurses, pathologists, paramedics,




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Higher Education Level Drops Death Rate

Every year of education reduces mortality by 2 percent, highlighting the significance of education in saving lives regardless of age, sex, location, and social and demographic background.




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Cognitive Edge of Handwriting in Education

medlinkHandwriting/medlink enhances brain connectivity more than typing, emphasizing the importance of reintroducing handwriting activities for students




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Social Media Linked to 7% of Teen Sexual Assault Cases

Out of over 1,000 teens who reported sexual abuse at a California hospital, 7% said social media was involved in the assault (!--ref1--). This




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Private Insurers Paid Hospitals 224% of What Medicare Would in 2020: Study

According to a new RAND Corporation report, during 2020, prices paid to hospitals by employers and private insurers for inpatient and outpatient services




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Medicare Program Spent (Dollor) 1.8 Billion in 2019 on Drugs Without Confirmed Clinical Benefits: Study

In 2019, the U.S. federal government expended an estimated (Dollor) 1.8 billion in Medicare funds on medications whose clinical benefits have yet to be confirmed




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Empathy Forms the Heart of Healthcare

First and only UK research centre to dedicate empathy to the heart of healthcare has set an urgent yet reforming need for patient care. Prof. Jeremy




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Medicaid Expansion Averts Suicides

The rise of suicide cases has slowed slightly in states that have implemented Medicaid expansion. "Suicide is a public health problem, and our findings




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Coverage for Carotid Artery Stenting

New research is likely to impact expanded insurance coverage for carotid artery stenting. When it comes to options for cardiac patients, carotid artery




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Peritoneal Dialysis Costs Medicare Less Than Hemodialysis

Policies that encourage increased use of peritoneal dialysis could lead to reduced Medicare expenditure, revealed study. People with kidney failure




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Improvements to Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage Proposed

A new study has revealed the pros and cons of prior authorization (PA) policies for Medicare and the impact these policies have on patients and clinicians.




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Women on Medicaid Less Likely to Receive Regional Anesthesia

Minorities and women enrolled in Medicaid program are less likely to receive regional anesthesia techniques. The study of more than 56,000 patients




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Affordable Care Act Linked to Reduced Smoking

Among US adults, the medlinkAffordable Care Act/medlink was associated with reductions in smoking and increases in recent smoking abstinence. This




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Health Care Costs Of Alzheimer's Related Comorbidities Continue to Surge!

Patients with Alzheimer's dementia having delirium suffer from a huge healthcare costs as per a study "One-year Medicare costs associated with delirium




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Is Medicare an Advantage for Cardiovascular Care

Today, about half of all Americans with health insurance through Medicare receive their insurance through a for-profit organization that participates




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Medicaid Improves Cancer Survival Outcomes in the US

Among young adults aged 18-39 newly diagnosed with cancer, the expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) led to better survival outcomes,




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Can Expanding Medicaid Led to Reduced Postpartum Hospitalizations

In states that expanded Medicaid, a 17% reduction in hospitalizations during the first 60 days postpartum was observed. The study also revealed some




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Dental Services Use Among Medicare Beneficiaries

Half of all older adults in the U.S. lack dental insurance and, in 2018, nearly half of older adults received no dental care. A new study by investigators